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    1985 Force 50hp Questions

    I am hoping someone on here has some recommendations for me!! I just picked up a 1985 Force 50hp for my boat, and need some stuff for it. I have tried looking online, but to no avail. I need a water pump for it, and I am also missing the end of the control cable that the ball stud fits...
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    Johnson controls

    So I finally got a set of controls for my old Johnson outboard. Got them on Ebay thinking I was getting a good deal...HAH not a chance! They are so corroded it isn't even funny. I am trying to take them apart because I need to replace one of the cables, and NONE of the hardware will come...
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    Mounting the motor

    Okay, so I need to mount my 70hp Johnson on the back of my boat, 14ft fiberglass tri-hull. The boat has no holes drilled in the transom for mounting the motor. Any recommendations before I pull out the drill and go to town?
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    Foam Installation

    All the help on foam removal was greatly appreciated!! The drywall knife was the answer for me!! Now I am thinking about putting the foam back in, and have read an extensive amount of posts on here regarding such. My question is has anyone tried pouring it though a funnel? I think pouring it...
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    Mounting bow seats

    So I need some input on how to mount my two bow seats. I am working on a 75 Bee Craft, 14ft tri-hull. Originally, the bow seats are both bolted in, and in order to remove them, I have to cut out all the foam under them...a pain in the neck. Once I get foam put back in, I am not about to go...
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    Running the motor

    My ignorance is going to shine again! I have a 70hp Johnson (1978), that I just bought. I would like to get it running before I try to trade it for a 50hp. I know that I need to add gear oil to it since the previous owner drained it. I am also aware of it's need for water...taken care...
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    Missing bolt - 78 Johnson 70hp

    Upon further inspection of this motor I just got, I found a bolt is missing. I do not even know what to call this part, so I drew an arrow pointing towards where the bolt should go (I think). It is a part of the throttle system. I have a bigger pic if you want me to email it to you. Anyone...
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    1978 Johnson 70hp

    So I just picked up a 70hp Johnson Sea-Horse today. I will tell you all what I know about it, and if anyone can tell me anything else about it, I would appreciate it!!! model: 70el78c serial: J4939093 I know it is electric start, 50:1 two stroke, and a 3 cylinder. I guess that is all I know...
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    Foam removal

    This is probably a stupid novice question, but here goes! I am trying to remove the foam inside the bow, under the seats. I spent about two hours today trying to get it out, and managed to make a huge mess of just the little bit I got removed. I tried sticking just about anything I could find...
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    What to do?

    Hi all. I am new to boating, and just got my first boat, a mid 70s tri-hull 14' Bee Craft. It has no motor, and no controls. According to the tag on the boat, it can accomodate up to 55hp. Any suggestions on what to look for, and how to go about finding a decent motor on a TIGHT budget? I...
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