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    85hp force engine swapout

    i am swapping out an 85 hp 1989 force outboard on a 17' maxum. I am all set to hoist the engine, except for the steering rod. How would you disconnect the steering rod from the motor mount without pulling the whole stearing cable? If I had to guess, i have to hoist the engine and pull the rod...
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    2-piece prop hub changout?

    How do I properly change out a 2-piece prop? I am changing out an old 1990 force 95hp outboard for an old 1982 johnson 90hp outboard and the prop hubs are keyed differently. One of my johnson props is banged up badly and i want to change it out. How do I properly change out the hubs without...
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    2 piece prop

    how do i change out the hub in a two piece prop? I had a 85hp 1989 force outboard with the prop keyed as such. I am swapping out the engine for a 90hp 1982 johnson. I have two two-piece props for the johnson, one of which is banged up a bit, I have two-piece props in mint condition on the...
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    L-drive vs. ???

    how can you tell the difference between an L-drive and any other type of engine? I have a 1989 85 hp force that i purchased last year, but unfortunately, the serial plate is not where all the manuals suggest it should be.
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    Transom Saver ? 1990 Maxum 17'

    i bought a new to me 1990 17' Maxum with an 85hp Force. The trailer for this boat has no cross bar on the back to mount a transom saver to. What is the best course of action when your trailer comes to a Y in the back and no 'easy' way to set up a transom saver?
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    How to identify Force Model Number

    I recently purchased a 1989 maxum with an 85 hp outboard force on it. I am trying to identify the model # for the engine, unfortunately the previous owners overheated the engine and melted off the ID sticker on the back of the engine. My title doesnt have the model number on it either. Any...
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