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    Force 50 stops at one throttle position

    My 50hp(year unknown--probably 90-91 yr) starts and runs fine. It will rev throughout the rpm range by manually operating the throttle butterfly. However, when using the remote control, either in neutral or in gear, it will increase by about 500 rpm and then shut off. If I quickly move past...
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    water in cylinder

    My 50 hp force started running on only one cylinder. I limped to the dock, determined it was cyl 2 dead, and pulled the spark plug. The plug was fouled by a watery, grey goop. The compression is still 150 psi and the engine started and ran on both cylinders with a new plug. When the new...
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    Help in identifying Force year/model

    I just purchased an 1989 Bayliner Capri with a 50hp Force engine. The controls are U.S. Marine, the motor is 2 cylinder with a single carb. I am unable to read the ID plate on the mounting assy. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks!
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    force ob reverse lock clamp

    I recently purchased a boat with a 87 force 50hp (507Y7C sn 2477) and the clamp which keeps the engine from pivoting up in reverse must be manually activated. It appears to have no spring load to auto clamp when the engine is lowered into the water.<br /><br />Can anyone help? Also, where can...
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