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    Honda 35, 40, 45, vs 50 powerhead differences?

    I have a 2003 Honda 50hp fourstroke that blew the powerhead and I have been looking for a rebuilt powerhead. I learned through my research that the same powerhead is used on the 50 as the 45, 40, and 35 hp. In that case what is the difference between these engines that changes the horsepower...
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    Honda 40-hp powerhead compatiable with a 50-hp Powerhead?

    I have a 2003 50-hp, 4-stroke, carburated Honda Outboard that needs the powerhead replaced. I have been weighing my options including rebuilding existing powerhead, buying a rebuilt one, or canabilizing the powerhead from another Honda 50-hp. My research indicates that a 40-hp Honda powerhead of...
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    Lost Carb bowl screw, what now?

    So I was draining the fuel out of my carb bowl when the screw (part #FO13945) that holds the carb bowl fell and disappeared into the engine. I believe that it fell into the gap in front of the block which I believe goes through the motor leg. So two questions: 1) If I drop the lower unit will...
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    1990 90-hp bogging down after carb rebuild and re-rebuild!

    I have a 1990 90-hp Force that ran fine in both idle and wide open, but the cold starts became very difficult to the point of needing starting fluid. Last summer the boat would start with a flick of the key, but I had a bad fuel episode towards the end of the season. So I rebuilt my carbs last...
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    1990 90hp Carb Springs & Fuel line questions

    I disassembled, cleaned, and put new gaskets on my carbs this week for the 2nd time in two seasons (last year I also replaced the idle needles). Anyways, I noticed a couple things and have two questions. 1) Last year I replaced the fuel lines on the carbs themselves however they appear to...
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    Replace carb floats during rebuild?

    Last year I rebuilt the carbs on my 1990 90-hp Force using a carb rebuild kit that included everything except the floats. Was it a mistake that I didn't replace the floats as well? They floats look to be made of a black foam but didn't appear to be deteriorating or water logged.
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    Help selecting prop for a 90hp force/17ft Proline

    I'd like to get some input on selecting a prop for my 1984 17ft Proline Center Console (~2000lbs) powered by a 1990 90-hp Force outboard. I put this engine on the boat last year and it came off a small, old bayliner so I am not sure if I have the most ideal prop for it. I am only getting about...
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    Need help choosing a prop!

    Re: Need help choosing a prop! Thanks for the input. Here is my prop. Its a 15 pitch but the blades are oddly shaped and I'm wondering if that is part of the problem (in addition to wear/damage).
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    Need help choosing a prop!

    Well I think that I have finally worked out a lot of the bugs out of my 1990 90hp Force that I installed on my boat last season. I was out all weekend and it ran great! One thing that I would like to do is replace the prop, which is old and dinged up. Also, the engine came off an old small...
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    Zap! Normal?

    So I was performing some maintenance on my 1990 90-hp Force and ended up getting a little zap when I touched the spark plug wire while the engine was running (who knows why I did it). To be specific, I touched the outside of the cover over the spark plug itself, and was zapped through the cover...
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    Did I use the wrong oil or???

    Yesterday I ran the boat for about 25 miles and had no problems. I filled the tank up when I got in (~20 gallons) and then I realized that I was out of 2-cycle oil. The only thing open was walmart and they were wiped clean of 2-cycle oil except for Penzoil Marine Synthetic Blend TCW3 that...
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    Fixing clamp on gear shift arm assembly....

    My 1990 90hp Force is running great after getting a lot of help from this site. One thing that I need to address is that the rivet/screw that holds the 'swivel clamp ' on the 'gear shift arm' is pulling through the gear shift arm. This causes a lot of play that makes shifting rough and now its...
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    How replace the foam insulation in your cowling (outboard cover)

    Last fall I purchased a 1990 90-hp Force that hadn't been run in almost 2 years and I have spent this season getting it up and running. After finally getting the mechanical issues sorted out, I decided to redo the foam insulation in the cowling/outboard cover in order to quiet her down. There...
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    Cleaning & protecting a Force

    I'm getting ready to the pull the carbs for a clean and rebuild this weekend, and while I have them off I would like to be able to clean the engine especially since I'll be able to get all those hard to get to places. The block is a bit dirty/grimmy from the disintegrated foam insulation in the...
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    Help with 1990 90hp Force controls

    Last fall I purchased a 'new to me' 1990 90hp force to replace my 1993 90hp that blew up. For reference here is my post prior to buying the engine: http://forums.iboats.com/force-chrysler-outboards/date-force-585675.html#post4041379 Anyways, I was able to get the old engine off and the new one...
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