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    change 1 piston evinrude 1995 115 hp

    I'm wondering if it's possible to change a piston without pulling the power head and splitting the case on a 1995 Evinrude 115hp.
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    Holly Crap 2 piston/ring failures in 2 weeks

    So about 2 weeks ago I lost compression in #1 top cylinder and found the top ring broken off destroying the piston but the cylinder looked good. Installed a new used piston/ring and all was good for about 2 weeks. Today I was doing a full compression test as the last time out top speed and rpm...
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    Reglue Magnet Ring In flywheel

    What has been used to re apply the magnet strip in the flywheel? I have been told rubber cement to epoxy. What is best for this? Thanks.
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    Need prop for a 12hp chrysler 280 that I made a short shaft

    I have a 1979? I believe Chrysler 280 12hp long shaft sailboat engine with a 3-1 gearbox swinging a 35hp or so prop sitting around waiting for a good deal on a short lower unit. I found a 1991 gamefisher with a blown power head. The lower unit was a direct fit but no prop. New impeller, change...
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    Force 125 hp rebuild or options

    So after a hard weekend the old 1989 force 125 hp finally lost some power and had a slight knock at idle. It would not rev past 4500K and speed was down a couple. It would not idle well. I started with a compression check. It has been from top down 138 138 142 140 since I have owned it. Today it...
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    Wiring and color for 1987 Mercury 25hp Please Help

    I bought a 1987 Mercury 25 hp Non Tiller. It's electric start. All the wires were cut at the engine so no plug but the wires are all there. I have a service manual but it only has a diagram for a 25hp elect tiller. I'm going to be wiring a dash push to choke key switch as the remote that I have...
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    check valve in this fuel recirculation system?

    Hello, working on a 1989 force 125 hp 1254x9b It uses 817877A-3 cylinder drain covers. My question is does this system have check valves? I don't see any. This is the 1 piece drain cover style. I pulled the screens. The brass orifices were plugged but I don't see where a check valve would be...
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    Change lu gears force guys

    Hello, Question, I have a 1989 125hp force. It has 15/26 1.73 gears. I would like to change to 15/30 2.0 gears as the hull is heavy and I would like more prop options. The question is can I just change the forward to 30t and leave reverse at 26t or Must the gears be the same? Thanks, Doug.
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    force 85 hp top end surging bog please help

    ~~I have installed all new fuel lines. Tried 2 new tanks Rebuilt all 3 carbs, Rebuilt fuel pump I installed a new head gasket Black coils and boxes. 135psi all 3 cylinders The engine will idle all day and run up to about 4000 rpm without any issues. I can cruse at 25mph like it's should. It...
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    85hp 1985 force pops and gear noise

    New to me engine idles about 800 rpm pumping good water. If i throttle up it will start to pop like lean and sometimes stall. It will always start right back and idle well. When i got the engine idle Was set to about 950 rpm. Now with idle set to 800 rpm it makes some noise from neutral to fwd...
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    New to me 1985 Force 85 hp Calling all experts

    Hello, I just bought a 1985 Bay liner Capri 16' with a 1985 white cover Force 85hp. What do I need to know about this engine? What are common issues and fixes? Anything special that I should check? What is good compression per hole? What was factory new compression? Please post anything that can...
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    18 hp fastwin carb main jet

    Hello, I have a 1964 18402 18hp fastwin that I just bought. The carb looks like someone tried to change the welsh plug with a chainsaw. My question is the main jet. It's a 63d. I have a carb from a 1969 18902B 18hp fastwin here and it uses a 67d main jet. This got me thinking so I checked a few...
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    johnson 33hp water cold start steam

    Hello, I have a new to me 1969 Johnson 33EL69A 33hp tiller motor on a plain jane 16ft alum boat. The motor started fine when I went to look at the boat. it was also pumping water ok. When I got home to do some tuning and change plugs, coils, points, condensers, and run new plug wire I noticed...
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