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    1994 Force 70HP Bad Cylinder

    Hello Everyone, I'm looking for advice as how to proceed with this motor. Compression values are as follows-Top cylinder 0, Middle 122, Bottom 124. I removed the head and the top piston has play in the cylinder and there is a very small piece missing of the edge of the piston. The section of...
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    Slow To Plane Out

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br />This board has been so helpful. Thanks for all the advice thus far. I have a 1994 70hp Force on a 16ft fiberglass bowrider. Motor is running great, idles at 7-800 rpm, and top speed is around 40mph at roughly 5100-5200rpm. It is a real dog to plane however. What is...
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    Fuel Leak

    Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I'm the new owner of a 1994 70 hp Force outboard. I noticed a fuel leak that is soaking the engine and inside of the cowling. It is coming from all three small covers? behind the fuel pump. One of the covers was actually loose and missing 2 bolts. I removed it and...
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    1994 Force 70HP Low Compression

    Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I just purchased a used boat with a 1994 Force 70HP. The motor is like new but compression readings are low-81,78,76. It's never been decarboned. Will a good cleanout with some Seafoam/powertune bring these values up or do I have major issues? The engine starts and...
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