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I just replaced the converter box on a 150 HP force (year 1992, model 1508X92C). When I re-connected the battery, I heard a faint buzzing sound. It was coming from the converter box and it felt like it was getting hot. I quickly disconnected the battery to avoid frying another converter box...
I bit the bullet and took my boat in to the local boat shop. My diagnosis is a bad converter box. I have a few questions..
1) Is this something that goes bad all of a sudden, or is this a progressive thing I could have seen coming? What causes this to happen or is it like a light bulb - one...
I have a 150 HP Force outboard (1992, model 1508) and I think I have some kill switch issues. At first I was getting nothing at all when turning the key. I bypassed the 2 yellow wires going into the switch, and now the starter turns but I have no spark at the plugs. I searched thru some of the...
