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    High charge voltage

    I have installed the recommended voltage regulator sold by Sledparts.com to solve the 18.0volts I was seeing. I'm now getting a nice sedate 14.1 volts. http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/01-090-1.html Unfortunately, it messed up my tachometer. Regardless which stator wire I hook the tach to, it...
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    Painted stainless props......why?

    Why are some stainless steel propellers painted black and what is the coating? It seems like it's powder coated rather than paint. If I could strip it, would it be polishable like bare stainless props are? Marty http://www.martyhammersmith.com
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    Prop pitch range on Force 125

    I have a white Force 85 and a white Force 125 outboard. What is the typical range of propeller pitch for the Force 125? I know the 85 isn't supposed to get more than 19". How about the 125? Marty http://www.martyhammersmith.com
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    How to adjust voltage reg on Force 85

    With the new Humminbird Matrix installed, I can monitor system voltage. While testing a prop last night, at WOT the voltage increased to 18.0V which is too high. How can I adjust this back down. I'm thinking I should be in the 16.0V range? Marty http://www.martyhammersmith.com
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    Nozzle Trim 1998 Waverunner GP1200

    I just purchased a 1998 Yamaha Waverunner GP1200. The previous owner diconnected the two cables that control the nozzle trim (operated by the left hand grip). He pinned it in place with a block of wood at the plate where the cables attach. Is there a known issue with this system? Why would one...
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    1998 Waverunner GP1200 Oil Pump Blockoff

    The SBT oil pump blockoff for the 1998 Waverunner comes with the plate, two bolts to hold it in place, two washers for under the bolts and three little hose covers. I know I can tie up the float to keep the alarm from going off. Can I remove the oil tank or is it still lubing something else? I...
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    Anyone running 19 or 21 pitch on Force 85?

    Anyone running 19 or 21 pitch on Force 85? I have this engine on a 1972 Glastron GT-150 with 17 pitch and it hole shots and jumps on plane like you would not believe on a 3 blade stainless prop. It's GPS'ing at right about 40mph and the engine sounds happy but I think I'm a little under propped...
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    How much end play in lower unit Force 85?

    I have a white 1983 Force 85. I seem to have about 1/4" of endplay at the prop. That is, the prop shaft will push/pull fore and aft about 1/4". How much is too much and what can be done to reduce the play if this is too much? My white Force 125 has maybe an 1/8th of an inch play. Marty...
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    Force 85 trim works, tilt doesnt

    Installed my 1983 Force 85 on my little Glastron and for the couple of times we were out on the lake the tilt and trim have worked fine. Now, the trimming portion works but the hydraulic lifting does not. The fluid level is full. Before I pull this thing apart, is there something common amoung...
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    How to find owner of an old boat?

    I was at a campground near Brookville, Indiana over the weekend and at the end of the storage lot there was a junked Montgomery Ward fiberglass runabout off the trailer and full of garbage. It would remind one of a '57 Chevy car and was left hand drive. It's totally wasted but might be possible...
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    Great day to grind fiberglass!

    Its a gorgeous and windy day here in SouthEastern Indiana. Took a motorcycle ride with my girlfriend last night up to Brookville Lake just to hang out at the ramp for a bit and check the water level and really, just to be near the water. Today I'm making a major push on grinding out the front of...
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    Finding props for Force 85 no problem

    I have a 1983 Force 85. This is a non-through the hub, single exhaust engine. Michigan Wheel makes three three blade props for this engine that are readily available. I just bought and received the 13 1/4" by 17 pitch. They also offer a 15 and 19 pitch as well so anyone trying to find props for...
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    Lets talk about FLOATATION FOAM

    I'm grinding out all of the wood in a 1983 Bayliner Capri 1600. Pour in place expanding foam seems to have been used haphazardly throughout the boat. A little was found outboard of the stringers, some was under the sides of the hull where the cap and lower section meet. Two compartments, the...
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    How to fix these little holes?

    My project boat comes with some inherited problems including the holes where the snaps for the boat cover used to be.I need to fill each hole. Each has been dished a little with a grinder on the exterior. How should I procede in filling these holes?
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    1983 Bayliner Capri project

    I bought a Force 85hp ($800) outboard a few years ago that came attached to a free 1983 Capri project boat on a nice trailer ($200). I really just wanted the engine as a lower horsepower backup/alternative for my Bayliner 1950 but when I went to pickup the engine, the seller offered me the boat...
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