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    idle on a 1989 50hp force

    I run my boat it some very low water areas, and have hit and dinged the prop several times. Last time, i broke the lower case and had to replace with a used one. Since hitting the second time (hard hit), seems like the idle races occasionally and will not come down, even removing the cover and...
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    lower unit merc vs force

    Sorry to bother you all again, but i lost my bid on ebay for the lower unit for my 89 50hp force! I got home 20 minutes too late and got outbid by 2.50!!! I see theres a couple more on there, but possibly from an older merc or 4 cylinder. Im told a 40-to-50 horse will work, as long as its from...
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    89 force 50 lower gearcase

    Hi all.......Im a newbie to this forum, and everyone seems very helpful and ive already got mucho info! Hit a rock hard yesterday and not only took out the prop, but broke the lower gearcase so bad that i could stick my fingers in and touch the gears! Im a car mechanic by trade, and have been a...
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