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    2003 90HP driving me crazy

    2003 90HP tracker 2-stroke. The boat sat for 2 years and was not prepped for storage at all (if you know what I mean). I removed all three carbs, dip cleaned and purchased rebuild kits. The carbs are spotless, and Im 100% sure all ports are free of build up. I also cleaned and purchased a fuel...
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    reed valve options

    I need to replace the reed valves in a 1996 Force 75hp. What are some options as far as replacement reeds. I want to stay with steel reeds, and I was wondering if the stock replacements are all that are available if I want to use steel. <br />Also, how are they sold? reeds only, or the entire...
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    Sea-bee 12 HP year?

    Can someone let me know what year this motor is. Its a Goodyear Sea-Bee 12HP Model 25-3572 serial 521271. Thanks
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    Lower unit rebuild questions

    In regards to shimming the driveshaft/pinion gear. I am rebuilding a 175HP johnson LU. I have located and purchased a new 1 piece driveshaft, and also purchased a used gearset in perfect condition(pinion/forward/reverse). The used gear set came with everything out of its original gearcase except...
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    need help finding driveshaft

    I need help finding a driveshaft that will work on an LU Im rebuilding. I have no clue on the year being that the power head is a newer model, and there are no numbers on the transom mounts(its been painted white, but used to be green). The drive shaft that I pulled out is an OEM one piece...
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    problem removing prop shaft

    Im tearing apart an LU from a johnson 175HP (year unknown). The power head is black, but the entire bottom (exhaust housing, LU, etc..) is repainted white, but used to be green. There are no numbers anywhere on the transom mount, so I am clueless to the year of the LU.<br /><br /> Anyway, I have...
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    1987 85HP force prop question

    I need to purchase a new prop for my engine, and need a little help. This is the first force engine Ive owned, so Im not used to the different exhaust exit (not exiting the prop). The prop I have on there has already been rebuilt in the past, and I would rather just look into buying a new one...
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    johnson controls question

    Will controls from a 1986 70HP johnson work on a 1980 70HP evinrude.
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    85 HP force torque sequence and torque amount

    If somebody has a repair manual handy, can you give me the torque specs and sequence for a 1987 Force 85HP 3-cylinder Head gasket. I would really appreciate it, thanks, Mike
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    mercury 80hp stator question

    Im going through an 81' 80hp merc 4-cyl I recently purchased. carbs, fuel pump, water pump, etc...<br /> I noticed the two yellow wires coming from the stator had a few cracks in them, and upon further checking, they were split bad and corroded. One of them actually came apart while I was moving...
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    mercury 80HP identification

    Ive been searching, and cant find any topics that tell how to decode a merc.<br /> The serial number is 5663589, blue stripe, 4 cylinder 80 hp.<br /> Also, any suggestions for sites with good prices on parts (carb gaskets, fuel pump, impeller).<br /> Thanks, Mike
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    lower unit rebuild info

    I have an 86 LU from a 70hp VRO which is busted up (internals are fine). I got ahold of an LU from an earlier model which is unknown, but is identical with same shaft etc..<br /> I am unsure of the internals on the older LU, so I was considering going through it and possibly swapping over...
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    1986 60hp & 70hp VRO's the same block?

    I had a different post about a 1986 VRO 70 hp that was busted off a boat. I got ahold of a 1986 60hp VRO for donor parts. Both are triple cylinders with 3 carbs. Did johnson use the same block with a different bore on these motors. I was just wondering if I could bolt the 70hp powerhead on the...
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    Help with parts interchange on 70HP johnson

    I need to know what my options are as far as parts that I can use to rebuild a motor. Here's the deal, I got ahold of a 1986 johnson VRO 70 HP outboard. The boat was rearended, and it broke the motor off the boat. The mounting bracket was busted, the lower unit fins were busted up pretty bad...
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    another identification request on evinrude

    Can you identify this evinrude year and HP.<br />Model number is 85093 B and other number was E03220. I got these numbers off of the tag on the transom bracket. The flywheel has 1969 V4 stamped on the outside ring, but I wasnt sure if that was an accurate date.<br /> If someone can identify this...
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