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  1. jerryjerry05

    Force Cooling problems

    Re: Force Cooling problems Untill you get a manual.Look up a parts diagram boats.net has good diagrams. Any parts you need can probably be bought on this site. If it sat for 6yr the impeller should be replaced. The gear lube is drained and filled from the very bottom of the drive.There is a...
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    Houston...we have a problem....any advice or help?

    Re: Houston...we have a problem....any advice or help? Might be as simple as a bad head gasket.Or a rebuild. After the inspection and you find anything BIG then swap to the back up. Can be done in a day if you have a lift. Removing the flywheel after 20 yrs can be tricky.See pic that's how I do...
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    Did I get the wrong part for fill, vent, and drain plug on 85hp Force?

    Re: Did I get the wrong part for fill, vent, and drain plug on 85hp Force? The drain plug is a small allenhead socket screw.On the bottom of the drive. Don't remove the screw in the little hole on the side of the drive.See pics, The white washer on the VENT/FILL screw can be replaced with the...
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    compression, 35hp, force

    Re: compression, 35hp, force Not all the carbs had that spring.See pic!! It might not be missing. I'd check the fuel pump diaphram. Install a small filter between the carb and pump. Tilting the motor will allow fuel to escape as the float changes position.
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    omc

    Re: omc If you have the drive with the cone clutches,it's the best one there is.I wouldn't change it.It's the same as the Volvo or Bravo's The shift mech can get corroded and stick.The cable can corrode and not work right. #21/42 is called the bellcrank, it and the rest of the mech can get...
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    Boat wont pee? 1986 Force 50

    Re: Boat wont pee? 1986 Force 50 The 50 needs special muffs.See pic.It will overheat with regular muffs. Just as a precaution replace the impeller.Then rebuild the fuel pump and check/replace the hoses.Install a filter between the carb/pump.J
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    Help diagnose problem with Chrysler Economate 3.5HP

    Re: Help diagnose problem with Chrysler Economate 3.5HP Install a sparkie in line.Then see if your not getting any spark.They sell these at any auto parts place.Some cheaper some more expensive. No spark,then the flywheel comes off and the points need cleaning/sanding. Remember it sat for a...
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    Quick question

    Re: Quick question #38 If it pulls to the right turn it to the right.As you look from the back of the motor..
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    91, 50 HP Force water pump

    Re: 91, 50 HP Force water pump Not pumping water:could be the wrong muffs.Needs a special one. No idea why they won't work on Forces as they are the easiest $ there is. F433065-2 Part#. This site sells parts and if not boats.net is where i buy from/ They have a tech that answers any questions...
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    Pivot pin vs. Fill screws???

    Re: Pivot pin vs. Fill screws??? The screw on the side is a NO TOUCH.The allen head set screw on the bottom is the drain.
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    Tachometer problems

    Re: Tachometer problems Is there a dial on the back of the tach? See pic.If so try turning it when the motor is running. What color is the lead to the tach? Should be grey(I think) You need to jumper power (purple wire) and a ground to the terminals.Make sure they are connected right.J
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    50 hp force

    Re: 50 hp force The 50 needs a special set of muffs,the big ones won't work very well. Try running it in a bucket.J
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    85 Force 125 hp prop installation question

    Re: 85 Force 125 hp prop installation question The thrust hub goes on first.Then the prop,then the spacer and then the washer then the nut. The parts in the pic aren't the right stuff other than the thrust and spacer and nut. Prop is offa Merc. GOTTA have the right stuff!!! In that order.Or...
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    Local fish,Sebastian,Fl.

    Caught the flounder yesterday AM..The trout three days before.I caught a couple of trout 16@18 inch (no pic of them)the day after the pic. Using Top Pup.and various plastic and gig combos. Flounder and 2 trout right in front of my house.The 7 were caught down river. DELICIOUS!!!! The Tiger...
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    Troubleshooting the electrical system,Force's

    Outboard Ignition.Com Has the directions to troubleshoot all the Forces electrical systems.Other motors too. You probably need a peak reading meter.Available at any electronic shop.Maybe even here. Keep this in your favorites.Jerry
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    STUMPED! Engine backfires when choking and will not start up! 85 HP L-drive

    Re: STUMPED! Engine backfires when choking and will not start up! 85 HP L-drive Figure out what the towershaft is and adjust it from that. Idle in gear and warm in the water should be about 750-800 Jerry
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    Power steering jumpy at idle and slow speeds

    Re: Power steering jumpy at idle and slow speeds About 750-800rpm.Neutral. The jumpy #8 on the diagram.Lube that.The fluid in the resivoir??? Get a manual.(mines in storage)#8 It might need high pressure grease.J
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    Rough idle on a 89 Force 85hp. Video included.

    Re: Rough idle on a 89 Force 85hp. Video included. Those front screw are not idle screws.They are air screws and should be about 1 and 1/8th turn out. Idle is adjusted from the towershaft(see pic)#4#5 Should be 750-800 in gear in the water.About 1000 in the driveway.Try setting there and see if...
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    1997 Force 120 Idle Screw

    Re: 1997 Force 120 Idle Screw #4 and #5 Idle adjustment.J
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    Fuel Tanks- Again ( sorry)

    Re: Fuel Tanks- Again ( sorry) This is what I put in my boat.My main tank finnaly gave up.It's 35 gal/130ltr I used a Tempo plastic 18 gal/70ltr as a back up for years.Never had a problem.Used to do a LOT of high speed trolling and my main 100gal/350ltr wasn't enough. They make them in just...
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