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    reconditioned engine life span

    I am looking to re-power my 18ft mirrocraft cc. I am looking at new engines and reconditioned. The price of reconditioned engines makes me take a serious look but how long does the typical reconditioned engine last? I am looking at a 96 125 merc and 91 100 merc reconditioned. They only come...
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    90 tldi

    I am considering buying a new 90 tldi for my 18ft cc from westbrook marine. Does anyone have any advice about the engine...problems? Has service been an issue because of the lack of dealers? Thanks for the help....
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    lower unit specs for 1989 85 hp

    Will this lower unit work on a 89 85 hp motor?1251F9D / SER # 017650 is the # from the 120hp moter it will be coming from. As always thanks for the help..
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    Vent/Fill gaskets on lower unit

    does anyone know where the best place to get these? Having trouble finding it for a 89 85hp Force. Thanks
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    1989 85hp lower unit

    will this fit this motor? Looks exactly like what is currently on my unit...Thanks<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORCE-OUTBOARD-LOWER-UNIT-GEARCASE-120-HP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50439QQitemZ4600726882QQrdZ1
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    Will this work?

    I am interested in a new lower unit....Saw this one on Ebay....How can I tell if it will fit my 89 85hp motor? As always thanks for the help....<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50439&item=4600058280
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    Floor replacement question?

    I am getting ready to begin replaceing my follor in my 18ft cc. I would like to use PT ply for the floor but have a question? Will Skid no more or Durabak stick to pt lumber? I currently have skid no more on the boat and love it.....Would like to use it again but am afaid that it will not...
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    bearing lifespan????

    I have only been getting about a year a nd a half out of a set a bearings.......Is this normal? It is in a saltwater enviroment but this seems excessive..... I do regular maintaince but still the same problem....Any thoughts or help?????
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    Turbo lube hubs

    I just installed a new turbo lube hub on my trailor and it leaks. How do I fix this problem? It is a very slow leak but it does allow water intrusion......Thanks
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    89 85 hp fuel issue

    I have done all regular maintaince....carbs adjusted/cleaned,decarbed 2x....Cant figure out problem.... When it is in the water and not running, fuel leaks into water from exhaust port. Engine runs great but but i cant stop this leak.....I do realize that Force engine are very dirty but this...
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    parts 89 85hp

    Does anyone know where I could get this part?<br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinder/ <br /><br />I cant seem to find it anywhere...Thanks
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    alum hull anode

    How are where should I mount an anode on a alum hull? Any suggestion? Boat almost always will see salt water and I want to protect it as much as possible. Thanks
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    89 85 hp engine height?

    I need to raise my engine up one notch because right now I have a "peacock" tail. What is the safest way to do this? Any advice would be great..... Thanks
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    Broken skeg 85 hp 1989

    Broke my skeg today......Of all things backing into by driveway....Tilted the engine up and saw iol comeing out of the weep hole. It did not break close to the housing but the oil worries me more......I could definitly get a skeggaurd for it and have plenty of room.. IS the oil just a result...
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    1989 85hp fuel line?

    Simple question for the right person......I currently have a 5/16 fuel line on this engine. Is this the right size? Should it be 3/8? As always everybody has been tremendously helpful....Thanks again.....
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