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    1979 115hp distributor Merc - Tachometer Question

    Hi, I have a 1987 bayliner capri, which used to be hooked up to a 1987 3 cylinder 85hp force with a manufacturer supplied tachometer - Does anyone know if this tach will work with the merc and how to wire it it up? Thanks P
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    Battery Wont Charge - 1979 Mercury 115 hp distributor model

    hi, My battery wont charge when the motor is running - Any ideas Rectifier possibly)? Also I discovered milky oil in the lower unit, no signs of any cracks etc.The motor otherwise runs fine. Would appreciate any assistance with any of the above, plus where to get parts, etc Thanks P:)
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    1986 force 125hp - Cylinder head removal

    Hi ... I recently bought 1986 125hp force and its rough. When i tried to get the cylinder head off, 2 of the bolt heads sheared off and i had to grind a 3rd off. However, no matter what i try i cant get the head to release from the block. I can get some movement but the remaining now 2 studs are...
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    Help.... 1986 force 125hp

    I recently picked up 1986 125hp force (not a good looker) so I pretty much new a deal of work would be required. However, when we took the plugs out and turned the flywheel by hand we could get only 270 degrees of rotation (in neutral) and then a sudden mechanical sounding stop, almost like...
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    force 85 for 125hp

    i currently have an 1987 85hp force which runs great however, im looking to re-power with a 1986 force 125hp on a 17ft bayliner, which i believe is rated up to 90hp. The boat looks like it should handle a much larger outboard and the stern is in good condition....... has anyone done this before...
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    85hp 1987 - model number 856X7A

    Hi, I'm no where near my outboard just now and i would really appreciate some advice on shaft length,, how do you measure it and does anyone know what shaft length my model is. thanks again Paul
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    force 85hp compression test

    Help please... I'm planning to do a comp test and the clymer manual says to ground the plug wires. do you do this with the plugs in the wires and grounded to the block? thanks
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    1987 85hp force - Prop stiff?

    Hi, When I tried turning the prop (neutral and motor off) the prop was pretty stiff with no free rotation - is this normal? I am anyway going to change the gear case oil. Thanks for your advice.
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    85hp Force - Spark plug leads

    Hi, I am looking to replace plugs and leads on my 1987 force, but I'm not sure if the lead is part of the coil assembly, or can the lead and boot be replaced without damaging the coil. Thanks very much...... a really helpful forum!!
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    85hp force idle setting

    can anyone tell me what the correct idle needle setting should be and what does the expression lightly seated actually mean and how do you feel for this. Thanks in anticipation....... And the motor runs great at high rpm but runs dog rough and stalls all the time when in neutral?
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    Re Powering My boat

    does anyone know a good site for used outboards. I'm looking for something in the range of 90 -120hp and I don't want to spend toooo much, max $1000 ish thanks...........
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    85hp 1987 Force - Water Pump?

    Help... I have a 1987 85hp force. The impeller was changed about a month ago and at idle and low forward speed water can be observed exiting through one of the two outlet holes. As you increase speed and just before planing nothing at all comes out (!), but then when give a bit more throttle and...
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    1987 bayliner 17ft capri plus 85hp force o/b

    im looking to replace the fuel line which runs out of the integral tank, but i have no idea how to do this and i don't want to just pull and see what happens. Also the working space through the battery compartment is very tight and i cant see an obvious way to remove the fuel line. Any help...
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    1987 85hp force - Carb spray cleaner

    Im looking to give the fuel system an overhaul over this weekend - replace primer bulb and fuel filter. I have also order seafoam but this isn't due to arrive until sometime next week - Is ther an alternative carb cleaner/spray that is generally available? The fuel line is integral to the...
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    1987 85hp force - Pump Rebuild Kit

    Help, again....... On some of my previous requests with great responses, I was advised to buy a fuel pump rebuild kit, but this is showing as been out of stock on iboats. Is there anywhere else i could source this? I'm not near the boat so searching for serial numbers, etc is also not an option...
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