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    One of those days!

    Ever have one of those days. Had one yesterday. Went fishing put boat in water 50HP Force fired right up. Just put carb kit in so was kinda shake down cruise. Dog wouldnt get in boat, shut down motor to retreive dog. Got dog, pushed boat away from dock so dog would stay in boat. Motor WOULDNT...
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    One of those days!

    Ever have one of those days. Had one yesterday. Went fishing put boat in water 50HP Force fired right up. Just put carb kit in so was kinda shake down cruise. Dog wouldnt get in boat, shut down motor to retreive dog. Got dog, pushed boat away from dock so dog would stay in boat. Motor WOULDNT...
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    lower unit lube

    Hey anyone have a question. I have a quart of OMC lower unit lube that I havent used since upgrading to my Force.. Will this stuff be compatible with the Force lower unit or do I need to get the Force lube.. Thanks..<br /><br />Terry
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    How to remove lower unit

    Hello, I bought a 1989 Force 50 last fall. Test ran fine, pumped water fine. However when installed on boat and tested today no water pumping. Probable impeller bad. Question? how do you remove the lower unit to replace impeller. I see the bolts but not familiar on shift linkage on this model...
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    Problems w Old rude again.

    Hey there motor wizards. Model 35516 1959 Evinrude 35HP Lark. Was running it in the test tank tonight and the only way I could get it to stay running was to manually close the choke slighly. Thought it may have been air leak as it ran in lean condition. Could the problem be that it is just to...
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    Problems w old Rude

    Hello, its been awhile since I have posted here. Situation: 1959 35HP Evinrude. Model 35516. Was running way to rich and found out float was bad. Replaced float and plugs. Got running, it would run fine at higher rpm. at idle would sputter. Replaced fuel with fresh mix. Ran fine in tank and on...
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    Oil Leak?

    Greetings,<br />Have been visiting this board for several weeks and must say I am impressed with the Engine knowledge and Courtesy. <br /><br />Here are the specifics. I have a 1959 35HP Evinrude Lark. Model #35516, have notice ever since purchasing boat/motor that just below the flywheel near...
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