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    Could it be electrical?

    Been trying to get my 1990 90hp up and running.... Everything with the fuel delivery systems seem to functioning properly with the exception of the line that comes out from the bottom of the carbs and into the air-intake manifold had come loose and fell off (is that a big deal?). It goes maybe...
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    Advice before going to mechanic?

    Considering giving up on trying to fix problem(s) myself on my 1990 90hp Force. Is going to a boat mechanic like going to an auto mechanic? Anything extra I need to worry about with these guys? (no offense to you boat mechanics out there)
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    Grease the bearings?

    I am told it would be wise to grease the bearings on my boat trailer before a long trip. So this novice asks where, what with and how do I do that? Greatly appreciate the help.
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    90hp 1990 Force runs a while slow, dies and sounds flooded

    Hi everyone, 1990 90hp Force will start, but stalls and will only go 5-10 mph and then stall again and very hard to re-start (got towed back to marina Saturday). Throttle/linkage are working properly, do I now look to the carbs for answers? Or what is my next step from here? Appreciate the...
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    Linkage?

    Hello All, Newbie boat guy having issues with 1990 90hp Force OB........ Finally got it running and went to lake to go for a spin and boat would only go maybe 5mph max speed. Friends have mentioned it may possibly be an issue with the linkage. Throttle was put down all the way and nothing...
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    Won't Start

    Hi, I have a 1990 bayliner with a 90hp Force. Attempting to start it for the first time after previous owner winterized it. It sounds like it is not getting any gas or it is flooded. Battery is fully charged and it is cranking over fine. Any suggestions? Thanks for helping:confused:
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    re-upholster

    How difficult of a job is it to re-upholster boat seats? Can a novice do it? I have a 1990 Bayliner Capri, how much vinyl would I need? Thanks
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    Oil and Gas mix

    I have a 90hp 1990 Force outboard. Just purchased and new again to the outboard world. How do I mix the gas and oil? Do I just both directly into the tank? There is a mixing bottle in the boat; is that what I use instead? Thanks
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