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Hello community,
I recently replaced the impeller on a motor I’ve owned for about 3 months now. When I replaced it water would come out of the two 3/4 inch holes under the engine cover in a spluttering kind away but after seeing plenty of videos it seemed this was ok. Since then the engine has...
I know areas are sacred but reaching out to se if anyone has any tips or spots to try catching these critters. Last year was a completely failure catching only a small the entire season (went out 5 times). I used salmon heads and mackrel as well as chicken cat food and everything in between...
Community,
I am attempting to purchase a carbtune pro to tune my carbs. Does anyone know where I will plug this tune tool in the engine? I’m new to outboards and any help would be greatly appreciated.
I see that it goes in the intake manifold but can’t seem to find what screws I would remove...
Community,
I want to ad a T-TOP to my Reefrunner by invader (17ft) but can’t seem to find anything on Craigslist or OfferUp within 250 miles of Southern California. Does anyone have suggestions on when I can find one? I’m really in a budget and can’t afford the 600-1200 that you find on eBay or...
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I need help as I have looked everywhere for this part. I am looking for the seal that goes in between the plate and the shift rod in the lower unit. Everywhere says it’s NLA. Has anyone come across or know anyone with a lower unit that is for parts that is willing to sell? If not has...
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I hace surfed all my resources for carb rebuild kits but I keep getting the same response about them not being made anymore. I currently have the 858f9f engine 89’ Force 85HP.
Carb serial numbers are as follows:
631061-4- Top
632061-4 - Middle and Bottom
Has anyone come across...
Hello,
im new to boating and recently purchased a 17 foot invader reef runner that came with the engine noted above. After going through the boat I noticed a couple things that seemed off from the engine. I am currently trying to rebuild the carbs but apparently the rebuild kits are not longer...
