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    Defective Stator?

    It's a 1998 red stator. There is NO continuity between the wh/gr and gr/wh wires, with the stator off the motor. Between the two yellow wires, there is full continuity. Is the stator defective?
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    Stator testing results -- Bad stator?

    It's a 1998 red stator. There is NO continuity between the wh/gr and gr/wh wires, with the stator off the motor. Between the two yellow wires, there is full continuity. Is the stator defective?
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    Which brand of stator?

    Keeping in mind reliability based on your experience, if you were to pay about the same price, which brand of ignition stator would you buy, Mercury or Sierra? <br /><br />Please advise.
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    Likely Source of Ignition Problem?

    Statistically speaking, if there is an ignition problem, besides a plug, what is the most likely culprit, based on your experience? It's a 90HP with CDM. Please advise.
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    Replacing Steering Cable

    A 1998 Bayliner 16 with rack and pinion steering and a 90HP Force.<br /><br />Would I have to hoist up the motor to replace the steering cable in the tilt tube? If so, is there a way of doing this at home?<br /><br />If the replacement job would be done by a Bayliner shop, would you have any...
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    How to assemble spark plug wire?

    I am planning to assemble spark plug wires from parts purchased from Mercury. What is the best way to assemble the wire, the spark plug metal clip, and the rubber boot for the spark plug? Please advise.
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    CDM interchangeability?

    To what extent are Mercury/Force CDM's interchangeable from year to year and from HP to HP? Mine in a 1997 Force 90HP. Could anyone advise?
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    90hp ignition problem

    1997 Force 90hp with CD ignition. When the engine is warm, and at idle or during slow speed, the No. 3 plug will not fire. At high speed it's fine. The plug and plug cable are fine. What ignition component is the most likely culprit, based on your experience? Please advise.
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    Deleting drop-down memory?

    As I log onto this fine forum, I hit the first letter of my registration name, and then three possible names drop down. The only trouble is that two of them are misspelled, so I have to do some hunting for the right one, and even then I end up clicking on the wrong one often. <br /><br />To make...
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    Carpenter Ants

    I use my boat about twice a month. Even after two weeks or so, our lovely Florida carpenter ants usually set up a nest someplace in my boat covered well with a heavy tarp. Besides spraying insecticide around the wheels of my trailer, could anyone suggest any other alternatives for "protecting"...
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    Type of grease ?

    I plan to grease my trailer bearings soon. I just happen to have a can of red-colored "high speed" automotive type as well as a can of white-colored "marine" bearing grease. Is one preferable over the other? The boat and trailer will be on a 400 mile road trip down to the Keys.
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    Snorkeling in SW Florida

    Any suggestions for interesting shallow water snorkeling sites in Southwest Florida between Sarasota and Marco Island not too far from shore, for those occasions when we don't want to drive the Keys?
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    Source for Rebuilt Starter?

    I may need a starter for a 1998 Force Mercury 90HP. Any suggestions for a reliable firm that offers reasonable prices and good service?
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    Source for Rebuilt Starter?

    I may need a starter for a 1998 Mercury 90HP. Any suggestions for a reliable firm that offers reasonable prices and good service?
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    1998 Force Mercury 90HP Starter Engages Only Briefly

    I have done quite a bit of background research, but I have not found an answer to my particular starter problem yet. Especially when the outboard motor is cold, the starting gear will run up the shaft just fine, but it either will not turn the motor over or it will turn it for a second or two...
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