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    Choke on every start

    I own a 1980 Chrysler 115HP, its a great motor and runs very strong.. But I've noticed that in order to get it started I have to choke it every time. Is this normal? Even if I have had the motor running at WOT for a bit I still have to choke it.. On a side note; yesterday when I would put in...
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    Carbs leaking fuel at full tilt?

    Hello, I own a 1980 Chrysler 115HP outboard. I noticed that when the motor is put at full tilt (just as if you were transporting) it leaks fuel, not much but its noticeable. Seems like it leaking from the carbs, then hitting the inside of the hood and flowing down to the bottom of the engine...
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    Ideal Compression

    What is the ideal compression for a 1980 Chrysler 115HP outboard? I plan to check it this evening. Thanks,
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    Missing "Sealing Ring"

    Motor: 1980 Chrysler Outboard 115HP While I was changing the lower unit this evening I noticed that once I pulled the drive shaft down, and out, I was missing the "Sealing Ring" from the top of the shaft, near the bevel. I thought maybe it fell out, but I looked everywhere. Is it possible that...
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    Chrysler 115HP - Estimated Speed

    I just got a new (old) motor, its a 1980 Chrysler 115HP. I have it on my 16ft fiberglass v-hull boat. I am just curious as to what speed range I should expect before I take it out for a test run. Thanks,
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    Chrysler 115HP - Installing new tilt and trim

    I recently bought a 1980 Chrysler 115HP outboard. The motor has Tilt & Trim but it needed replaced as the original was beyond repair. I bought a new unit from outboardparts.com and unsure how to set up correctly. Below is a picture of the trim motor/reservoir I bought. Connecting the wires and...
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    How to fix drain plug

    Boaters, I took my boat out this past weekend and have a decent link from the drain plug. I tried a couple different plugs to make sure it wasn't the actual plug causing the leak, turns out it wasn't. I got to looking closer around the drain plug and realized this is the problem. Looks like...
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    Motor mount position on transform

    Hello, I own a 1986 Vhull power boat (same model as attached image), I have a 86 Force 50HP outboard for an engine. I recently put the motor on the boat and had to build a piece to raise the motor up about 2.5 inches in order to line up correctly with the bottom of the hull. The boat is rated...
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    Best Solution for Battery Setup

    Hello, I own a 1986 50HP Force Outboard that is on a 16' vhull. I am curious if my motors' alt/gen can recharge my battery with my Trolling Motor hooked up (new Minn Kota, bow mount, 55lb thrust). Currently I have 2 batteries on board; Battery #1 is hooked straight to my outboard. Battery #2...
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    Lower Unit Maintenance

    Hello, I own a 1986 Force 50HP outboard, I am about to change the lower unit oil and was wondering if anyone out there has any advice? (I have never done this before) I am curious as to what the best oil to use is, and how much it will take. When I drained it a few weeks ago the oil was very...
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    General Questions about my Force Outboard

    Does anyone know what the factory specs are on the compression of a 1986 Force 50HP outboard? Also, my Force outboard has a generator wire, so I am assuming there is a generator/alternator in the motor. This will provide a charge back to my battery right? What about if I were to purchase an...
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    16ft FB Boat, 50 HP, only goes 10mph

    Hello fellow boaters! Just came across this forum and was hoping someone might be able to help shed some light on my problem. I just finished my boat after 2 slow years of working on it and noticed a major problem when at the lake. I have a 16ft boat, V-Hull with a 50HP Force motor and I am...
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