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    1997 Force 120 Shifter Oops

    After replacing the water pump impeller again (4 years later) I experienced the same issue with trying to stab the shifter shaft when putting the lower unit back on. Unfortunately this time I screwed up and over-rotated the shifter on the lower unit, and now it rotates freely for a 1/2 turn...
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    1997 Force 120 Lower Unit Shaft, Seals

    Re: 1997 Force 120 Lower Unit Shaft, Seals Thanks, pnwboat, for the suggestion to approach the seals from the back side. I did a little impromptu engineering and built a tool from an old lawnmower steering arm to allow me to get around the bearing behind the seals and get enough bite on the...
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    1997 Force 120 Lower Unit Shaft, Seals

    I recently discovered blue-green gear oil seeping from the water intake holes in the front of the lower unit. Draining the gear oil, I got a lot of clear water before getting milky oil followed by blue-green oil. I ordered the seal kit from iboats, then set about figuring out where everything...
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    Smart Tabs on 1998 Tidecraft Wildfire 120

    Due to the shape of the transom and location of the tiedown rings on my 1998 tidecraft Wildfire 120, I'm unable to mount the Smart Tabs SX in the recommended position of 3" - 5" from the outside edge of the transom. To get the actuator mount where it will clear the tiedowns, they will be 9 1/4"...
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    Repair or Replace?

    I bought this boat 10 days ago, haven't had it in the water yet. The prop is a 13" 21P on a 1997 Force 120. It's pretty chewed up. My question is, would it be practical to take it to a shop and have it dressed and balanced, or would I be better off to buy a new one? This is the worst blade...
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    Re-installation of Lower Unit 1997 Force 120

    Never mind.... got it. Thanks John
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    New to Me 1998 Tidecraft Bass Boat With Issues

    Re: New to Me 1998 Tidecraft Bass Boat With Issues Good news! By pushing down the top of the gas tank with my elbow, I was able to get my hand far enough back to loosen the hose clamps on the gas filler/cap assembly, and I was able to pry it out with a prybar and big screwdriver. The new one...
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    New to Me 1998 Tidecraft Bass Boat With Issues

    As usual, I've jumped off into a boat that looked pretty good sitting in the other guy's yard only to find out it has LOTS of issues. The gas cap has a broken latch, so I ordered a replacement gas filler/cap unit for it only to discover that the old one was installed before the top half of the...
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