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    how do i determine what prop will fit my 1986 85 hp

    The motor I just got has a prop that is pretty beat up. I want to get a new one for it but have no idea how to determine what i need. I havent pulled old one off of it yet I just know its going to need a new one. Its a 1986 1600 Bayliner capri openbow. I saw somewhere that a 17p works good...
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    wondering if this could be head gasket problem on 1986 85hp Force

    I am trying to figure out this motor. I am getting fuel to everything, appears to have spark. Did a compression check yesterday #1 was 110 #2 was around 90 and #3 was around 75 or 80. When I put water to it it still would not crank then it acted like it was hard to turn over after that. What...
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    85HP Force wont crank. Need information on Motor

    I have just acquired a 85HP Force Motor on a boat I got. It is a 1986 Bayliner. I was wondering how I go about getting information on motor like year and all of that. It looks original to the boat but want to check on it so if I need parts. also was wondering where I could find a...
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    Thinking of buying 81 VIP may have motor issues

    I am going to look at a boat for a friend. Boat is in excellent shape interior has been redone and had a complete transom service.. My question is that the owner says that it smokes after it has run a while. What could be the issues here. Only wanting $1000 for the boat just wondering if it...
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    need help with hardware on alpha drive

    can anyone tell me what size bolts i need for bolting up the outdrive to the bellhousing. Need to know how long and diamater and what they are made of.. Bought boat and drive was already off of boat with no bolts.
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    Need information on this motor

    I posted earlier about my dad's 50 hp Merc. I was looking for the impeller for this motor. Am I missing something i keep bringing up something about a Jet Pump. As said this is dads motor so I know nothing about it. Any information will be appreciated. Model number 1050412CN Serial Number...
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    2003 Mercury 50 hp water pump

    I was using my dads boat this morning and put it in the water and pump was not pumping water. I believe its water pump only thing I think it would be. My question is can anyone tell me how to change it out. I have not worked on any outboards. Just need a little direction on doing it. model...
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    how important are the trim sending units do i need to have them

    I'm doing transom repair on my boat and found that the wiring is shot on the trim sending units. I'm kinda on a budget and don't know if i can afford to replace them right now. my question is do I have to have them or would I be ok without them. Also how hard would it be to go back and fix...
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    Trying to replace shift cable bellows need shift cable removal for dummies

    Hey everybody I am doing transom repair on my my boat. I have gotten everything off but cant figure out how to get the shift cable out so I can replace the bellows on it. I have read the Seloc book and I guess Im just a big dummy lol. Cant make heads or tails of it. Any help will be...
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    getting ready to change impeller Outdrive on or off the boat??

    I am getting ready to change the impeller on my MR outdrive. My question Is it easier to change it with the outdrive on the boat or off the boat. I have it off of the boat now waiting on my transom repair kit and gimbal bearing. Just wondering if I should wait until I do that and reinstall the...
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    Will these two outdrives interchange

    I have two outdrives and the one that came on boat is not as in good as shape as the other one. Plus the one I want to put on boat was mine at one time and I had new u joints and impeller and all done to it so I know a little history on it. It came off of a 1970 Invader with a 3.0. It's going...
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    Getting Ready for Gimbal Bearing Replacement and Bellows Replacement Any Tips??

    I'm getting ready to replace gimbal bearing and do an all out service on transom. I want to do all three bellows along with it. I just got boat so I do not know the history on it so I want to do everything I can to insure long life. I have never done this before but I am pretty mechanically...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 won't start??

    Ok so I bought another boat. Its a 16'Wellcraft with a 3.0. It needs a Gimbal bearing(thats going to be another thread) but motor turns over good and will fire when starter fluid or gas is put into carb. My question is where should I start first in trying to figure out why it's not getting...
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    Can anyone help me with information on this stern drive and hints for motor swap

    Ok so I have bought a 1986 Sunbird 195 that needs a motor. I was able to find a model number on id plate on stern drive. The number is 98110. What I'm needing is information on what motor's are compatible with this outdrive and any other general info would be great. Honestly this will be a...
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