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    Poured-in foam from a newer Starcraft - can it be removed?

    I've been fighting a loosing battle on keeping a floor on a 1996 Starcraft Superfisherman fastened down. I know part of the problem is the "longitudinals" are pretty beat up (cracks that I think go all the way down). The previous owner really ran this boat hard. I've done two resto's on older...
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    2004 Yamaha F8 won't come close to idling

    I just bought a used 2004 Yamaha F8 (all manual). It was kind of a "fire sale", guy was selling it for his buddy but couldn't get the thing to idle. Overall, there's no sign the motor was damaged or abused with the exception of it being possibly stored incorrectly. There seems to be a lot of...
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    19' Starcraft project boat

    Here's a few before, during and after pics of my current boat that some of you asked about in regards to this thread: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=3015014#post3015014 It started life as a 19' Starcraft Fishmaster. Unlike my previous projects (16' and 21' Starcrafts), the one...
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    Leaks on 1996 19' Starcraft

    Hi all, First time posting in this particular forum, I've posted a few times in the engine section. I've restored two previous Starcraft boats, a 1966 16' and a 1972 21' Chieftain. The Cheiftain was converted from a cuddy cabin & i/o to an open bow and an outboard. I have done one heck of a...
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    Questions about "unique" prop on Mercury outboard

    Hi all, long time no post but I'm trying to help a co-worker with something that has me baffled. He bought a replacement motor for his low-profile ski boat (70's style fiberglass, fairly flat hull). It has a Mercury 150 that's likely the original motor, has the metal blue-banded cowl cover)...
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    Stainless prop for 90HP Honda, adviseable?

    It was mentioned to me that a stainless prop for a 90HP Honda might not be a good idea, due mainly to the weight of the prop. The implication was that it would be hard on the lower unit gears. I heard this from a friend, who supposedly heard it from an "expert". Any truth to this? I would...
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    Honda 8hp has water in crankcase oil

    I have a 1999 8hp XLS mounted as a kicker. Bought it with supposedly less than 50 hours on it, definitely looked like it. I have had it 3 years with less than 200 hours on it myself. Yesterday it started smoking and running funny, revved it a bit, rank okay (trolling at slowest speed)...
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    Need parts recommendations for new motor installation

    Hi, I just purchased one of the 2008 90HP 4-strokes from iboats. I won't have the motor shipped for at least another month so that gives me some time to get the boat ready. The following is what I understand I'll need for parts: *Prop (I'm weighing 17" or 19" on a very light 19' aluminum...
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    E-tec electrical questions

    I am 99% decided on a new e-tec. I have a question about the tach and tilt/trim gauge. Are there benefits to going "factory" on these, i.e. do you get features in the tach that you wouldn't get in a normal tach? How about the tilt/trim gauge? I would like to purchase a Teleflex tilt/trim...
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    1995 Force 90 won't shift into fwd or reverse

    Well, a small problem has turned into a big one. First motor wouldn't shift into reverse. Now it won't shift into forward either. It will shift just fine in the driveway (running or off) but in the water it just makes some bad noises when I try to shift. Any suggestions? The shift cable...
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    Shift cable stretch?

    Do shift cables normally stretch to the point where you can't use them anymore after extended use? I got a used boat with a 95 90 HP Force. It wouldn't go into reverse anymore. I disconnected the shift cable, and noticed it was biased a bit towards "forward". I ran the adjusting post as far...
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    1996 Force 90 - prop interchangability

    Hi, I did a reasonable search, could not find a "for sure" answer. Will a newer Merc prop fit on a 1996 Force "by Mercury" 90 HP? Can you possibly give me a year range? Thanks, Biederboat
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    Lower unit seal kit

    Got a 1995 op HP Force, three questions regarding lower unit seals: 1. Are there any special tools required to install a seal "kit"? 2. I'm pretty good mechanically, should I get a manual or is it pretty obvious? I have replacement impellers on many outboards and taken a Yamaha 8hp lower...
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    Starter interchangeability for 96 Force 90HP

    Can someone give me a "safe" interchangeability guideline for a 96 Force Starter, i.e. what years and HP will cover this, and are there any Merc models? I need to eventually replace mine, it seems to be dying (replaced solenoid when it was bad, so that's new, batteries are good). Are they...
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    Starter solenoid bad?

    Hi, got a 1995 90HP Force, starter motor won't turn over when properly installed but does turn over quite well when directly powered off the engine. I can hear the solenoid clicking but a test light doesn't light up on the starter side of the battery circuit (from the solenoid to the starter)...
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    Need force parts

    Is there anyone that sells later model used Force internal engine components? I'm looking for a 90HP "Force by Mercury" piston assembly. Thanks, Biederboat
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    90 HP Force motor is stalling

    Some of you may have been following my saga on a 1996 Force 90 HP. It had a frozen piston due to a leaking head gasket. I "resurrected" the scored cylinder and it's within 10% compression of the other two. Took it out for a test drive finally, when it runs it sounds and feels good. However...
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    Basic info on a 1996 Force 90

    Apparently I've been successful, so far anyway, in salvaging a 96 Force 90 that had a frozen piston due to leaking head gasket (bought boat assuming the motor was toast). So far the only cost has been the head gasket, I was able to salvage the piston & rings. So now, I've got this thing...
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    Torque specs for 1996 90HP Force

    Hi, is there someone who could tell me the torque specs for the following on a 1996 90 HP Force: 1. The main crank bearing cap screws (for the piston connecting rod cap screws). 2. The cylinder head bolts, the 5/16" bolts that go through the water passage cover & head into the block. Is...
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    Follow-up on 90 HP Force

    This motor just keeps pulling me in further than I ever hoped it would but there's a slight glimmer of hope here. Bought a boat knowing it had a frozen 1996 90 HP Force (aka "Farce", I know). I was basically relieved that it was frozen when I bought it, thinking there's a good excuse for...
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