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    force 50 lower end ughh

    i was out on the water last night and i think i fried the lower end of my '87 force 50.. I want to get back on te water before the end of the year if possible.. does anyone know where to look for a good usable USED and INEXPENSIVE as possible replacement.. i remember someone on here having...
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    prop shop

    Can anyone recommend a inexpensive prop shop that does quality work. I just cant afford a new one right now.. mine is pretty chewed up and after a log today, i would say it is in pretty bad shape. it is a 10 3/8 X 11 1/2 Force 50hp prop. thanks in advance<br /><br />jasper
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    Hydrofoil ???

    my boat (1986 Bayliner 1410 Trophy Fish & Ski w/ 1987 50hp Force outboard with manual t&t) had a Attwood Hydro-Stabilier on it when i got it. Does anyone have experience with this hydrafoil?? I have great speed with a light load, but with heavier loads, my boat wont plane out.. after consulting...
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    having prop re-done

    ok, i have a 1987 Force 50 hp outboard, and i have a 10 3/8 X 11 1/2 prop. it is sorta chewed up and looks like one blade could be a bit smaller then the other 2.. however this prop with a light load still performs decent. I have another prop (10 3/8 X 15) that is in PERFECT condtion, but...
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    impellor question

    well, to make a long story short, i noticed mhy engine wasnt exhuasting any water, so i ordered a water pump kit, and replaced the the whole water pump assembly. the problem is, the old housing is worn, but the impellor didnt look too bad.. how bad does it have to be before it starts not...
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    spark plugs

    I recently got the service manual for my 1987 Force/Chrysler 50 hp outboard. after looking through the ignition system section, i noticed that the plugs i am using (they were already in the motor when i got it) were not the correct type. after closer inspection, i found that they were the...
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    dropping lower unit 87 force 50

    I am about to drop the lower unit on my 87 force 50hp. i have the seloc manual and it shows many different shift linkages.. i am fairly certain i have the 'internal type connection' in the manual. my question is, when you disconnect the shift linkage do i need to mark the rod first or does it...
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    prop shear pin

    i was taking the prop of my new(to me) boat yesterday, and found that there was no shear pin in it. I know i need one, i am going to pick a couple up next time at the boat shop, but my question probably sounds stupid, how come the prop worked fine? it is a splined shaft prop, so i understand...
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    choosing right prop for force 50

    anyone out there who has a older chrysler force 50 hp outboard, what prop are you using. I am using a 10 3/8 with 11 1/2 pitch, and the boat goes great with a light load, but wont plane out with more weight in it. this prop has some nicks in it, but isnt terrible looking, however i dont know...
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    Force 50 died on me

    I was out on the mighty mississippi yesterday going at about 80% throttle in a 14' bayliner fish & ski i just bought, when all of a sudden my force 50 lost rpm's, sputtered and died. I then put it in nuetral and tried to start it back up, and after a few seconds it started but i noticed it...
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