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    Thunderbolt ignition converter box question

    Where does the CONVERTER BOX in the thunderbolt ignition get it's power? I have the thunderbolt ignition. It may have been added to earlier motor. Right now power is from red wire from always hot battery cable terminal on the solenoid. The motor runs fantastic, just concerned I'm going to burn...
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    water tube and exhuast tube Force 150 1989

    I'm reassembling my Force 150 1989. Please let me know how to assemble the upper water tube to powerhead..I've ordered the grommet, but can't for the life of me see where the old one was, or see how the new one will fit. Do i just 'glue it between the powerhead inlet and the upper water tube...
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    force 150 91j series outboard QUITS/CUTS OFF on advnacing throttle

    I have a Force 150hp 91 j series outboard with thunderbolt ignition (not prestolite)...one switch box, 5 coils. I recently replaced the flywheel and stator because the magnets disintegrated. Ran great for 5 d. Then all of the sudden it began immed dying (w/o sputtering or faltering) when I...
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    89force 150 trim cylinder housing and lower shaft stuck

    My 1989 force 150 trim cylinder housing is frozen to the lower shaft. The clymer book says "tap" it out". Yeah right. It's frozen solid. I don't see excessive amount of rust. I'm soaking what I do see with penetrating oil. I'm hoping the "snug" part is only where the shaft goes through the stern...
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