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    75 Force No Start Question

    1999 75HP Force Cranks and runs like a dream. The engine does not even spin all of the way over before it starts. It really runs like a champ. But... I've only had the boat since June and it came with a skip. It ended up living at the shop all summer but now has new plugs, rebuilt fuel pump...
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    1999 75HP Force - Blown Powerhead Gasket?

    What are the symptoms of a blown powerhead gasket on these motors? I got the boat about 4 months ago. The guy that had it before me only had it for a couple of months (I've got the paperwork where he bought it) and due to health issues (older gentleman) could not climb up and down the decks...
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    New TM Prop

    I have a Minn Kota Endura 50 trolling motor on my Tracker 12' Tadpole and broke one of the blades off the prop today on a stump. I have been happy with the performance of the original Weedless Wedge 2 blade prop but was wondering if there was something better. Has anyone tried one of their...
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    1999 75HP Force Speedometer Connection

    I have a 1990 Bass Tracker with a 1999 75HP Force engine. I am trying to get all of the insturments to work on the dash. The speedometer has a plastic tube coming from the center on the rear that was cut at the transom when the engine was swapped out. You can either blow or suck (can not...
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    1999 Force 75HP Fuel Question

    I am new to outboard engines but have been an automotive mechanic for many years. I am also rather new to boating with anything more than a Jon boat so please bear with me. I recently purchased a 1990 Bass Tracker Pro 17 that someone had replaced the original engine with a Mercury Force 75 HP...
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