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    1992 150hp force

    I have this motor it has spark issues which the shop says will cost $800 to fix a modual? Im on the fence about either parting out or selling complete motor. is there a common modual that goes out can I do this myself it has 135psi comp on all 5 cylinders lower unit good just the electrical...
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    1961 evinrude 18hp lost spark

    Hello I installed a set of new coils today re set points put the fly back on and had great spark. pulled on her for about an hour still had spark then out of the blue its gone poped off the flywheel to check point gap still the same ( keep in mind this has not ran in 4 years) did not get...
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    how to hot wire to test compression 150 hp force

    No harness. was thinking I could jump the starter to check compression. ground to block and put positive to starter? would this turn it over thanks
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    any parts interchageable 85 85hp force & a 92 150 hp force

    picked up this 150hp for good price figured I could part out if nothing else it the guy I bought it from had it checked out at a professional marine shop everything was good , lower unit, compression, etc. the problem is the modual that gives it spark so it will run but sometimes not. was...
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    lower unit 1988 115hp/1972 80hp interchangeable?

    will a 1988 115 hp lower unit fit on a 1972 80hp if not what years and Hp will interchage? thanks also will the power trim fit on the 72 thanks again
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    unspent fuel comming from the top of the lowerunit

    have unspent fuel comming from lower unit were it bolts to leg not alot just enough to notice possible cause? (1987 85hp force) also wont start from switch have to jump from selinoid checked and double checked wiring its correct. can't get the choke to kick on when I depress key as well
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    will tilt/trim off 92 150 hp force bolt to a 87 85hp force

    can this be done?
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    opnion on what to outfit my boat with

    I have a 87 16' open bow seaswirl I have 3 outboards to choose from. I would like relaiablility I know this is directly related to how you care for you equipment Im very perticular 1 is a 1985 85 hp force seems to run ok comp is 130 per cylinder I did notice a small (looks like unspent fuel) on...
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    1966 18hp evinrude flywheel removal NIGHTMARE

    For the life of me I can not get this flywheel off Ive done tons of them this one has me beat. tryed puller tapping and prying heated it up its been 4 days of trying for about 20min then I walk away any secrets? the problem is I only have spark to one cylinder thinking a coil or points issue...
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    Help trouble shooting no spark @ 2 lower cylinders

    2 Questions I think I know the first. 1) I hooked up ignition harness to the key switch wont turn over when I turn key I think the selinoid is bad turned it over by jumping the selinoid 2) only have spark at top cylinder checked the wires seem all tight on the panel. coil Issue? seems...
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    1972 80hp merc/ lower unit

    got this the lower unit is good but the housing around the prop is cracked so the retainer wont screw in to hold the shaft in for prop. what year if any housing will fit this lower unit?
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    trying to get a 85 85hp running

    I have the harness to the key everything s hooked up off the poweer head and looks like there on the right connection I hooked up the positive off the main harness and grounded the other side to the powerhead I dont have a neg cable off the powerhead which could be the slugish cranking. and...
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    thinking about buying a boat with a 85hp 1984 I think

    has electric trim having carb problems said he took it in and the compression was good on it but wont idle dies its on a cherry 1965 17' glasspar any ideas of why it wont idle are these motors problems? thanks
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    picked up another evinrude 18hp not sure of the year

    Model 186036 is it a 1960? whats it worth running good both cylinders are at 130
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    whats a 9.9 1984 chrysler worth running

    anyone
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    compression @ 130 on a 85 hp

    what would be a good compression reading on a 1985 85hp force all 3 cylinders at 130 its been sitting for couple years squirted some oil down the cylinders battery went dead maybe it will come up after I run it?
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    how to get a 72 85hp selectro out of gear w/out controls

    Trying to do a compression test on this motor cant get it out if gear to do this I move the arm back and forth but I think thats just throttle. I just get a lug since its in gear thanks In advance
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    anyone have a good 85 hp motor stand

    I have a starflite and force both 85 Hp need to work on bought some casters today looked around some did not find anything for a bigger motor. would like to build out of wood have alot of 2x6 and 4x6 stock
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    anyone know what year this 85hp starflite is?

    model 293R serial j04623 need to get controls for it Im thinking its a selectro shift thanks
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    1987 85 hp force new owner (question)

    I built a stand for this motor and have never hooked up a outboard to run on a stand. I bought it as is not running I want to go through it check compression, ec and see if I can get it running how does a guy do this to fire it. all the wiring is hooked up getting a barrel today Thanks in advance
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