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    1987 Force 125 powerhead bolt up to 1994 120

    Will a 1987 125 powerhead work on a 1994 120 HP. The 120 has the 2 piece style driveshaft, not the newer mercury style, so the splines in the crankshaft are the same, and I know the bolt pattern is the same. My only concern is the 1994 has a newer style mercury ignition and the 1987 had the...
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    1980s Force 35 / 50 HP Driveshaft diameter

    Hello, I have been trying to sell a lower unit on eBay for a while now, I believe it to be a 1987 35 HP force. As far as I know, the 35 and 50 HP force lower units from the 1980s are pretty much identical. I have sold this lower unit twice and had it returned both times, with the reason being...
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    Powerhead swap 1988 125 to 1995 120 hp

    Hello, I'm selling a 125 hp powerhead off of a 1988 motor on eBay. I have a potential buyer than wants it for a 1995 sea rayder 120 hp. The blocks looks similar but the sea rayder has the mercury ignition. It's also my understanding that the crankshaft are different because they have a...
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    1998 Mercury 150 EFI beeping / alarm

    Hello all, Just purchased a 1998 Nitro 884 bass boat with matching mercury 150 efi outboard. The motor runs great, however after driving for a couple minutes on plane, I get an erratic beeping / alarm. As soon as I slow down it stops, and while on plane, theres sometimes lomg pauses between...
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    2004 mercury 60 HP 4 Stroke Bigfoot Overheat alarm

    My dad just bought a pontoon boat with a 2004 60 hp merc 4 stroke. The motor runs mint but the overheat alarm keeping going off. We replaced the waterpump/impeller and that did not help. It is pumping water. Next he replaced the thermostay and it is still overheating. Running out of ideas. Any...
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    2000 Honda 90 No Spark

    Hello, I recently bought a 90 HP Honda 4 stroke, approximately a year 2000 model. It is the engine only, no controls. The guy told me the compression was a little off but it still ran. It just did not get full power. The compression checked out as he stated. I jumped the starter and did not see...
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    90 HP Merc on 17' tracker speed

    I have a late 1980s tracker tx 17. The boat originally had a 45 hp merc classic 50 and the boat did around 30 mph if i remember correctly. In the fall of 2015 I put a 1986 75 HP Merc on the back and she topped out around 40 mph. I just got a good deal on a 2000 90 HP Merc, so I decided to swap...
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    2000 90 HP Mercury Holes in block from corrosion

    Hello all, I picked up a 2000 90 HP Mercury outboard for 350 bucks. Its got good compression on all 3 cylinders, good spark, and starts up and seems to run good. The catch is there are 3 holes in the block next to the cylinder head, which appears to be from corrosion from saltwater that...
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    PLEASE HELP! HIT AND RUN MONTAUK NY

    Hello everyone, Last night, sept 17, I was fishing the south side of montauk light. I was fishing in a 21.5 FT Seaswirl Striper. At approximately 11 PM, I was drifting, and fishing, and my navigation lights were on. I was struck broadside by a larger boat that was under full power, up on a...
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    1996 65 HP Suzuki Lower unit

    I recently purchased a Suzuki DT65 1996 motor. I removed the lower unit and there looks to be a 1/2" plate/spacer beneath the water pump. This plate lists up about a half inch, the the gear oil leaks out. Is this normal? Is the spacer sealed when its mounted back on the motor? I've attached a...
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    Suzuki DF140 Shaft Length?

    How do I find the shaft length on a Suzuki DF140. 14001F-254589. I believe the last set of digits indicates the year but not sure what the shaft length is. Thanks!
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    Suzuki DF 140 Shaft Length 2002

    How do I find the shaft length on a Suzuki DF140. 14001F-254589. I believe the last set of digits indicates the year but not sure what the shaft length is. Thanks!
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    Help With Lower Unit Question

    Hello, I am from MA, and sold a lower unit online to a gentleman in Oklahoma for a force 125 HP motor. The gear oil was clean, and it shifted by hand into all gears easily. After he installed it and got on the water, he told me the motor was jumping up and down and would not go into gear. I...
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    Force 90 Carb Swap

    Hello, I am looking to install a set of carbs from a 1990 90 HP Force onto a 1997 90 HP Force. Will they swap over okay? Thanks
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    Mercury mariner 45 4 cylinder

    I bought this motor on CL for $400. Very clean, good spark and compression on all 4 cylinders. Starts up and idles perfect. Put it on the boat, and wont go past 8-10 mph. Should be getting low 30's. Motor is on a 16 ft tracker. Replaced stator, trigger, powerpack, and carburetors from a part...
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