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    1987 Force 50 HP ignition coil compatibility?

    1987 Force 50 HP Model 507X7B The ignition coils on my outboard are leaking and ignition is sometimes *bumpy*. I would like to replace the coils and have found a source but the price quoted to me was $178. each. This is not within my budget Is there a chart for finding other coils that would...
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    Place to search outboard model/serial for details?

    Hi again, Is there a place online to search out the serial/model number of my Force outboard for details... the Capri hull is stamped 84, but the motor number doesn't show up as 84 or 85... Thanks! steve
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    Force 50 507X7B solenoid/relay

    Hello (after a long time) I put a new starter on my 50 and took it out yesterday, 1st time in 2 years. Of course, it started right up, tell tale working, all was well. Drove the boat 4 miles up the lake and stopped to get my fishing gear set up and my kicker started. Wind was blowing up...
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    87 Force 50 weight?

    Thanks for all the assistance I have received from folks on this forum... it has been a Godsend for me this year, and contributed to many hours of fun. I am considering repowering my 14' Bayliner Capri next spring and retiring my Force 50 with the cracked block. My Seloc manual doesn't seem to...
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    Water in power head compartment

    '87 Force 50 507X7B New head gasket, new exhaust gaskets... With the cover off, muffs on, I can see water in a fairly steady stream from below the exhaust cover assembly at idle. When running on the water, the compartment fills with water. I thought it might be the mating surfaces not...
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    Which Tiny Tach for '87 Force 50?

    With so many to choose from, I cannot tell which Tiny Tach to order for my 507X7B 50hp Force... Anyone tell me? thanks in advance... this is such a great forum!! steve
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    Horsepower ratings?

    What is the primary concern when a boat is rated for maximum horsepower? Hull stability? Transom strength? Motor weight? I have a 14' Capri rated for 50 hp. I would like to move up from the 50 hp Force that came with the boat to an Evinrude 60hp. I'd be happy to reinforce the transom with an...
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    87 Force 50 - Exhaust gasket change out - advice?

    Hi again, In anticipation of receiving my new exhaust gaskets tomorrow, I pulled the exhaust cover off this morning... sure enough, there was water in the cylinder chamber, so I guess that was the problem... whew! I was afraid of a cracked block. Anyway, I have cleaned all the mating surfaces...
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    Upholsterly foam re-usage???

    Hi guys, 1987 Bayliner Capri 14' is the project... I am now to the re-upholstery part of this project... got the vinyl, creating the wood backing pieces as I go. I'm staining the plywood (after filling, sanding, and rounding the back edges) with an exterior deck water repellant stain (Thompson...
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    Ignition switch recommendation? 87 Force 50

    Hi (again)... The saga continues... I was a sight to see yesterday morning, trying to hold the choke closed with my fishing net handle while starting the motor... eventually got her going and did some fishing. I checked the choke solenoid with a hot lead and it's working. The push-to-choke...
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    87 Force 50 air cleaner?

    Hi again, My 1987 Force 50hp (model 507X7B) has no air cleaner on the carb and none shown on any of the drawings I have seen... is this common? Would I affect performance if I were to fabricate some sort of air cleaner? Thanks! steve
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    '87 Force 50 - water in cylinders?

    Hi all, First, the story of this motor... Person that owned it before me ran it hot 'til it seized... my step-son shot tranny fluid in the cylinders and broke it loose for the guy. Could never get it running right so he gave up and sold the boat and motor to me for $500. When I received the...
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    87 Capri 14' Forward storage?

    Hi again, My 1987 Capri 14' has seat cushions in the open bow area. I would like to know if the space underneath/inside where those curved cushions sit can be opened up and used for storage. I was thinking they might have foam floatation material in there (of course I could cut it open and...
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    smaller prop to reduce speed?

    Hi, I'll try this again in the proper forum... I have a 1990 Johnson 6hp kicker. The stock prop is 8 1/2" dia., pitch is 9", 3 blades. I cannot tell you the rpm (no tach), I cannot tell you the weight of the boat (1987 Bayliner Capri 14'). I called iBoats but the only prop they have for this...
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    1990 Johnson 6hp prop question

    Hi folks, I know there is a section specifically for props, but this is a Johnson question as well. I just bought a 1990 Johnson Seahorse 6 (long shaft)... spent the weekend decarbing and cleaning out the idle circuit. Not sure how well it worked, but the motor ran for about 10 hours yesterday...
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