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    2008 Optimax Water pressure guage

    I am attempting to help someone complete the installation of a new 2008 Optimax 115hp on an older deck boat. Due to the lack of visibility aft (motor), we want to connect an existing water pressure gauge on the console to the motor. I can see the connection for the "pee tube" but can not find...
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    Changing the tach on '89 85hp Force

    I have to replace the tach on my 1989 85hp force and can't find the necessary info. Is the alternator a 12 pole or 20 pole? I'm using an older Faria tach and their website does not list the 85hp force. All Force engines listed are 12 pole but they also state that some older engines are 20...
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    Single or dual exhaust???

    I've got a 1989 Force 85 hp, Model #853F9E, S/N 016132 and need to order a spare prop. Can anyone point me to a source that will identify which prop it takes (by model #) or which type exhaust it has? I think it is a single exhaust but can't be sure, and evidently, the props are different...
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    Gauges for 89 Force 85 hp

    Picked up an older deck boat and the outboard is totally "out of sight." What I need to do is add a water pressure gauge, water temp gauge, and trim/tilt indicator. I would like to add a vacuum gauge (makes trimming for economy easier), but that may be too difficult. I found a complete set of...
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