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    1987-125hp force seems to bog down some.

    Hi everyone. I took the kid out tubing the other day,and seems to bog down on turns.. Seems to go ok straight ahead,and i know turns can slow it down,but seems to bog down.. Starts hard,and dies unless i put it in gear right away,alot too. Going full speed is ok for awhile,then i have to let up...
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    (Diamond) black box under dash in 87 bayliner

    Hi all, Can someone tell me on the boat i just bought,what the black box that says diamond,under the passengers side is? It some type of control center im guessing..Alot of wires going to it. Thanks, Mick
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    Setting the jet screw

    I just got a new head gasket on,and all is well :) I did mess with the jet screw a little when i was trying to figure out what was wrong before. I know its like 1 1/2 turns out its suppose to be.If I go to 2 full turns out,that uses more gas correct? No biggy.But was just wondering if it will...
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    Force Gasket Help

    I have a bayliner 1989 with a 50 force.Black and pinkish motor cover.No engine tag. I have no a=b-c or anything. I bought this as the guy told me it would work. Mercury Chrysler Force 50 55 HP Head Gasket 27-F658529-1 18-3854 Hole pattern was correct on it,as i ordered one here in town,and the...
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    Force 50hp 1989 torque?

    Is the torque 50 lbs on a 50 hp force motor?For the head gasket? Thanks :)
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    Force 50hp 1989 year made tag

    Where do you find the tag on the year a motor was made? I was told it should start with some A's or something.I cannot find a tag on the outside of the motor,or any place on the inside. Assuming it is a 1x2 tag.. or something. Looked all over inside the motor as well.Just some stamp markes on...
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    Force 50hp 1989 timming place

    Where is the timing screw located on a 89 50hp force? Does anyone have a picture? Icant seem to find it.its the one with a black hood cover if that helps.
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    1979 force 50 hp tune up

    hi,I have a 79 boat and motor on a 14.5 foot bayliner.What is there to a tune up? It started running sluggish over the summer..Someone said it dont have points,and another says it does...If it does,that sure seems to fit hte prtoblem of getting slower..Everything else has been...
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    force 50 hp start,run problems-timing?

    Hi, I got a force last yeay,and it had a 50 hp on it. Ran good.Twards fall,it died a couple of times. This year it starts hard usually,but once i get it running,it runs,but doesnt seem to be as fast. Heres the deal............ I start it and go about 5 mph around the lake.Runs fine slow..Top...
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    Force 50hp tune up question

    I have a 1989 force.the black cover with blue writing.It studders a little. What all is involved in a tune up on these motors? I also might want to time it.Where do i get access to the timing? My old 85 force had a spot under the flywheel to set.So not sure on this one where to set timing.I did...
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    50 force serial number?

    I cant seem to find the serial number anyplace. What year did they make the motors that are black,blue stripes,and the (50) is blue? That might help in telling me it is a 89,as the boat is.Or not lol It is a 14.8 open bow,has cfi on it,crossfire fuel injection,us marine power. The boat is a...
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    50hp force coil packs

    Im thinking about buying an 88 bayliner outboard and was wondering what the cost is approximately of a coil pack. It has a force 50 hp,and they said his dad works at a marine shop.He said its #1 coil pack.. Anyone have a ball park figure on cost on this,and where to get one? Thanks, mick
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    88 bayliner coil pack?

    Im thinking about buying an 88 bayliner outboard and was wondering what the cost is approximately of a coil pack for it. He said it needs one,so I wanted to find a pricing to see if it is worth my time. Also where can I order one? Thanks, Scotty
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    88 galaxie omc 4.3 thermostat question

    Hi, I have a omc that i just replaced the water pump in. I had it in the lake and it heated up to 180,then cooled down just fine. Was just tooling around for 1/2 hour or so. Then i kicked it down,and all was well. But all of a sudden it heated up and i had to turn it off. Put in drive...
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    1988 galaxie boat weight?

    I have a Galaie 88 i/o. Im looking for a boat lift,and needed to know the weight of it approximately. Does anyone know what the weight of it might be? Its a 17 foot. Thanks, Scotty
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