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    1984 Force 85HP starter will not operate - all wiring appears to be correct

    Unless you & Uncle Billybob are the same person; you're totally hacking his post! "I took the positive battery lead off the solenoid and touched the bottom hot lug from the opposite side of the solenoid. Got a spark and the starter motor cranked up" Sounds like you no ground to the starter
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    Forum update

    Ahho_O
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    Forum update

    I find the more you "play around" with the new set-up; the more you get familiar with it and will like it! You CAN teach an old dog (me) new tricks Again thank you to all the guys that put in the hard labor to make this all possible ONE question; How do you quote someone words?
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    Forum update

    It's like joining a new Forum:eek: and just another thing; to get used to (y)Thank you too all the people that made it possible for us to be here
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    Removing Bottom Cowling on 1997 Force by Mercury 75hp

    Why do you need to do that??
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    Force 507X8B Ignition

    The other "battery powered" system would be;
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    Force 507X8B Ignition

    There were a few variations in a very short period, these are the only ones I have but I'm pretty sure the top one is for yours
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    1989 Force 125 issues starting

    Welcome to IBoats :welcome: Check all battery cables / connectors if clean & tied, pay special attention to ground connections. "jump" the starter-solenoid to see if it start then? if so the solenoid is most likely faulty or key switch and or wiring
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    1994 Force 40hp Impeller Replacement HELP !!!

    IF....it is #40 and you only use/need one but since it does not slide over the shaft it may be for a different motor that uses the same water-pump kit. Post your next question in the Force forum, as this is still & always be a Force :)
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    Rain in engine housing... Motor not starting

    The neutral switch is not your kill-switch, the neutral-switch prevents the motor from starting while in gear! The "kill" switch is your ignition-switch and your man overboard switch. Pull the plugs and briefly crank the engine to check for spark, if no spark on any of the plugs; disconnect the...
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    Engine wont shut off

    It would help if you mention the year of your motor, so we can help you!?!? I assume this is the right one for you
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    Debris in Fuel-pump

    Thanks guys for the replies! I (coming out of the diesel world with little knowledge about fuel-rated hoses) replaced all the hoses (less then) two years ago with these Dayco fuel line.So these are already deteriorating?? I can't find any numbers corresponding with the ratings recommended
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    Debris in Fuel-pump

    A day after I had changed my worn-out primer squeeze-bulb; the carbs. were starving for fuel. I removed the fuel-pump & opened it up for inspection, there I found pieces of material that I can only assume are remnants of the check-valve of the primer squeeze-bulb. Another lesson learned; When...
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    Charging system

    So.........I had issues with my original charging system, causing the battery-voltage to reach as high as 15 to 16.5 volt. (measured at fuse-block) I would have 14.5 to 14.8 at the battery (seize 31C) Fully charged!! The battery is never really low due to a ( 1 Amp.) solar-panel I place on the...
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    intermittent water flow from pee-tube

    On this 1991 / 90 hp I just changed out the lower-unit (from chrysler to the Mercury modified version. The Tell-tail will pee water full stream in idle or medium to low stream in WOT. and just steam I had the overheat buzzer come on twice in two separate occasions/days My first thought -the...
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    1990-91 Force 90 HP recommended WOT RPM's

    I've been going through a lot of old posts and find various Max RPM's for this motor. What is the MAX recommended RPM for a '91-'92 / 90 hp Force? Many thank in advance
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    Bayliner speedometer

    I was searching for some answers regarding the speedometer & their readings. I can't find back the old post where Scott (I believe) posted **PSI = ** MPH I'm trying to figure out how to calibrate / verify the needle's position
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    Spark Plug Thread Repair Kit

    I have a "spare" head of a 85/90 HP Force kicking around with the #1 plug-threads stripped. Does anybody had Success with installing repair coils? (I did one on my snowblower once & was not too thrilled )
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    Prestolite ignition

    Force Three and Four Cylinder Engines Using Separate Switch Boxes and Ignition Coils (Continued) NO FIRE OR INTERMITTENT ON ONE CYLINDER: Check stator and trigger resistance, trigger wire sets read approximately 50 ohms between the wire sets (DVA-4V or more), stator reads 680-800 ohms...
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    1995 Mercury 25 Reverse Lock Problem

    Is #30 the washer you're referring to? (see diagram) If so, did you install the locking-pin properly?
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