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    running rough at idle

    i think i will remove exhaust plate. if there is a leak there makes sense i would have clean pistons
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    running rough at idle

    Noticed motor idling rough. Did compression test. 120 psi both cylinders. when i pulled plugs were spotless. So i figured i had bad headgaskets. Replaced head gasket even though i didnt see anything wrong with gasket. I swear thats cleanest pistons i have ever seen. Had this boat 20 years...
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    warning horn

    thanks guys i will put a louder horn on-i guess i will take horn out of remote -hook wire togetherand run wire to horn under dash- diesel horn should be loud enough
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    warning horn

    put a new water pump in and decided to test warning horn. Grounded wire going to thermostat switch and got a high pitched squeal. Not knowing if thats correct or not. Shouldnt it be a loud buzzing noise or is the squeal correct? 1997 40hp elpt Force the remote control is a Commander 2000
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    Remove midsection

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    Can't get over 2k on water

    sounds like fuel problem - you have checked your timing- had a problem once engine would not get up to speed and died- I replaced black fuel lines with plastic fuel lines- make sure they are safe with fuel- i noticed air in fuel line when running full throttle- make sure you have a driver...
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    Remove midsection

    I have a lot of smoke under cowling . Do i have to remove engine to get to exhaust gasket or can i remove midsection from under motor and remove exhaust that way. There is nothing in my book about this. I have a 1997 mercury force 40hp elpt.
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    Tachometer hookup

    I took the boat out for first time with the 1997 Force on it. It really performed well. I want to thank everyone here for their help. It has been a long slow process. I call this my motor from hell.. Still have some minor problems to fix. My tachometer is not working, although it may be the...
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    Throttle and shifter cable hookup

    I want to thank everyone for their help. Its been a long slow process. Slow because I am getting older..I just have one more question. I have a 1997 75hp Force. I am trying to hook up the shifter and throttle cables. I bought this motor used. I was told that the cables have to go in from...
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    Broken key between motor shaft and flywheel

    Once again I need your help. Got motor put back in and I went with the suggestion on putting grease on bolt threads. Ran into another problem. Tried starting motor and it was backfiring. Checked TDC timing marks. Seems TDC was lined up with #2 cylinder. Seems the key sheared off. Pulled...
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    Loctite or antiseize grease

    Recently I posted a question about proper torque values on a 1997 75 hp force. I was wanting the torque values for the bolts that hold the adapter plate to the engine and the adapter plate to the motor leg. I found the torque values although I think the torque is rather low for a 9/16 bolt...
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    Torque values

    Can any give me the torque value for !997 75 hp mercury Force. I have a book but it doesnt show torque for adapter plate. On this motor there is an adapter plate between motor leg and engine block. Looking for torque value for bolt between adapter plate and engine block. Also would like...
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    water pump seals

    I have a 1997 75hp Force. I recently purchased a new used lower unit because old one was toast. The unit I received did not come with a water pump. So I bought a water pump kit. The only part left from water pump was the water pump base shown in photo. which was difficult to remove. So I figured...
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    water tube on 75hp Force

    After replacing kingpin on engine bracket assmbly I am reinstalling the watertube and grommet. according to the parts breakdown they show the smaller end up. Is this correct. It doesnt fit into opening on upper plate and will end up being crushed. Seems to me it should be smaller end down. Any...
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    New stainless steel hardware

    I am putting my 1997 75 hp force back together after kingpin replacement. A lot of the bolts need replacing do to salt water damage. I want to replace with stainless steel bolts. Having hard time finding hardware of the exact size. Parts breakdown calls for 1 3/8. I can find a 1 !/2 or 1 !/4...
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    King ping replacement problem

    After replacing kingpin and installing midsection and lower cowling I ran into a problem. I have a manual but it doesnt include any instructions on kingpin replacement. And the breakdown isnt any help. The breakdown shows a washer and nut on the kingpin. Problem i have is the washer is nylon. It...
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    throttle sticks

    I havw a 15hp johnson sea horse 1979 model. The throttle is sticking when trying to accelerate. It appears the ignition advance located under flywhell may need some grease or cleaning. can this flywheel be removed without using a puller. I tried and since flywheel made of aluminum trying to...
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    1979 johnsom 15 hp water getting into geacase

    I have a 1979 johnson 15h outboard. I am getting water into the gearcase. I replaced the water pump and seals below pump. Problem appears to be seal on shift rod going int lower unit. How do i get the shifr rod out.
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    Jiggz whats a pea grinder?

    I was able to remove all bolts but one- of course. The last bolt is a hex head bolt. The inside is rounded off. Not much room for anything to grab it. Thinking of drilling it. You mentioned a p grinder. Is that a grinding wheel on a flexible shaft. That might work. Also cant remove shock...
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    Rusted bolts

    I was able to remove 2 of my engine bolts on my 75 hp force. However I have two that were rusted so bad I rounded head off trying to get them loose. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not gonna go the easy out route. They are a nitemare to remove if broken. any suggestions would be...
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