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    Force 85hp Starting (again)

    Yes here we all are again... I have a Force 85hp 1984 - Runs like a champ and is very clean with good compression. The issue is it's a mother*@$)(* to start. Choke or no choke doesn't really matter. acts like the battery is dead, after a minute it'll start to actually crank then fire right...
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    Rectifier for Force 85

    I need to run over to Radio Shack at lunch and pickup a new rectifier for Force 1984 '85 but forgot (of course) to bring what I need with me, does anyone have the specs I need to buy handy?
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    Alternator not charging Battery?

    I suspect that my 94 85hp force is not charging by battery correctly, after a few trips, I have a small battery tester (unmetered) that simply shows bat level and atl charging output with a stupid light that says low. Does anyone have a good faq for the electrically challenged? I own a...
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    What should I add to this?

    Couple good size dings in the fioberglass shell of my old bayliner, filled them with MarineTex putty and sanded them down flush. What should I coat them with to help protect it?
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    Gear Lube change motor position?

    I have a 84 Force with a 89 lower unit that I need to change/check the gear lube oil on. Question is the "Fill" and "Vent" screws are horizontal with each other and not vertical like I would be normally use to. Do I change the oil with the outboard down like usual or do I do it with it locked...
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    Aquasport History?

    What happened to the Aquasport line of boats, was the company bought out, went under? What happened?
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    Force lower unit oil leak source?

    I noticed today that I have a oil leak coming from my 1984 Force with a 89 lower unit. While the oil looks clean, I can also easily see where it's coming from but not what part of the lower unit it is. Right from those two little holes on the underside of that plate, thoughts?
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