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    carb question

    Hi all,<br /> I have an '89 3.0/Alpha 1. I'm replacing the carburetor. My only question is (and I've searched pretty well for this.. i think) is this... I'm trying to go from a mercarb to a rochester. I've read things about them bolting differently? Is this true and is the only way to fix this...
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    '89 Merc 3.0 problems

    I recently bought an '89 Maxum with a Merc 3.0. It reportedly ran well a year or two ago. The first time I had it in the water it idled great but when I gave it throttle it had no power, ran really really rough, and made 'pinging' noises (like a car engine working hard). Being that I have no...
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    This may be a dumb question...

    BUT,<br /><br /> ON a 1986 Force 50HP other than the 'mixture screw' above the barrel, are there any other carburetor adjustments to bring the idle up just a tad? It seems to idle a little lower than I'd like at the mixture that I like. I guess I may have it a little rich, but the more lean I...
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    Disappointed... or something

    It's not my intention to start anything here, but rather just to maybe make people think a little harder. I think there are a lot of great people on here. The few posts I've made with questions I've received help with stuff and that's really cool, but looking through this particular forum has...
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    Tahoe Q4 SF or Bayliner 185?

    I'm looking at both... I've been out on the 185 but never the Tahoe. Has anyone been on both? How do they compare in handling and speed, etc? And anyone who's had experience with either one, what are your opinions on each? I'm debating on the 4.3 carbureted or the 4.3 MPI... anyone know if the...
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    Force 50 parts

    Does anyone know where I can get a flywheel shear pin (or key) for a 1986 Force 50 HP. I've been to all sorts of dealers and repair places and they say they don't have it. Thank you all for your help.
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    Helllllppppp PLEEEASE

    I have a 1986 Force 50 HP. I posted a few days ago about it, but I'm still having problems. Here is my previous post...<br /><br /> have a 1986 Force 50 HP that pretty much anything above idle (i can go a little higher but not much) it starts coughing and semms like it's getting worse. It did it...
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    '86 Force 50 coughing above idle

    I have a 1986 Force 50 HP that pretty much anything above idle (i can go a little higher but not much) it starts coughing and semms like it's getting worse. It did it once the last time I took it out but then cleared up and was fine the rest of the day, then Friday I took it out and it did this...
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    wiring issues with starter

    I just put a new solenoid on my 1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 35. The lsat solenoid that was on it was a car one, so it was wired differently. I've got the correct one. I've got it so when I turn the key it cranks the engine, but then when I let off it keeps cranking! until I unhook the battery...
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    wiring issue with starter

    I just put a new solenoid on my 1959 Johnson Super Seahorse 35. The lsat solenoid that was on it was a car one, so it was wired differently. I've got the correct one. I've got it so when I turn the key it cranks the engine, but then when I let off it keeps cranking! until I unhook the battery...
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    question about financing

    Ok, if I have good credit but i have a person co sign who has bad credit will that make it less likely to get a loan? I know that kind of defies the point of a cosigner, but I'm just asking. I can't seem to find the answer anywhere online. So, can a cosigner bring my chances down if they have...
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    cooling mystery

    Ok, well maybe not so much a mystery but seemed kinda weird. Have a 1986 Force 50 HP. Was out on the lake Thurs cruising and the engine kind of started coughing out, so I backed off of it and it continued to sputter some but only lasted about 30 sec. Well, took it slow to a dock and shut it off...
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    cooling mystery

    Ok, well maybe not so much a mystery but seemed kinda weird. Have a 1986 Force 50 HP. Was out on the lake Thurs cruising and the engine kind of started coughing out, so I backed off of it and it continued to sputter some but only lasted about 30 sec. Well, took it slow to a dock and shut it off...
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    Thermostat housing

    I need a thermostat cover for a 1986 Force 50 HP. I can't seem to find one anywhere. Anyone have any idea or one they want to sell?<br /><br />Thanks!
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    porpoising?

    This is an '86 Bayliner 14' with a 50 hp motor. When it begins to accelerate it seems like the bow goes up excessively causing it to accelerate really slowly until it starts to plane. What's the cause of this and how do I fix it? <br /><br />Thank you all!!
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