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  1. kbh121956

    Plywood for deck

    Hello group. I have a 1972 18' StarCraft SS. The floor had a soft spot in it. The PO had screwed a umbrella mount to the floor and didn't use any sealant on the screws, overtime the plywood absorbed water and caused the ply's to separate. My question is, what type of plywood is needed for it? I...
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    Transom clamp bolts

    Hello group, Just wondering if the transom bolt pattern are the same on all outboards? I know the both Chrysler and Force outboards use the same bolt pattern. Also, if they are different what is the best method of filling the old holes? Thanks.
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    1970's 18 foot SS.

    Will a 75 HP power this 18' aluminum? I'm new to the StarCraft boats.
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    What control for a 1972 Merc 1140?

    Hello group, what control box is needed for a 1972 Merc 140hp. I see that some have a blue stripe and some are red. Is the plug at the motor the same? Wish that I could post photo's but to large. I used to be able to.
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    Mercury 140hp. Serial number 3424016

    I'm new to Mercury's. I picked up a 18' StarCraft with this Mercury on it. The control box is missing. Anyway to wire it up so that I can check compression and spark before finding a control box with ignition switch for it? What I have been able to find out is that the outboard is a 1972. Is...
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    Chrysler ignition switch wiring help needed.

    1979 Chrysler 75HP Model 759H9A. Hello everyone. I spent some good time looking on the net for wiring up the ignition switch. The diagrams are poor in quality and you can't see it. Anyone tell me what color of wire goes to the S terminal, the C, the B, the M, the I, and the other M terminal...
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    75 HP Chrysler with no spark.

    1979 Chrysler 75hp Model# 759H9A. Working on a friends outboard, no spark at all on all three plugs. It has one CD module, a small round ignition coil, a distributor, and no breaker points. Where do I start for checking bad components? All connections clean and good, battery is fully charged.
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    Force paint code.

    Just a little info on the factory force outboard paint color. It's made by Mercury. Force Graphite Gray Part Number 92-802878-30. Mods, if not allowed, please delete.
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    lifting ring or eye.

    Hello everyone. Looking for a lifting eye for a 75hp Chrysler, flywheel is removed. Anyone know where too buy this tool? Thank you.
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    Gear lube pump

    Just wondering where people find the 1 quart gear lube pump with the adapter that fits the small force drain screw on the bottom. I believe that it's a 1/8 or 1/4 allen screw? Thank you.
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    1979 Chrysler 75hp powerhead model# 759H9A

    Will a 1976 75hp powerhead bolt up to a 1979? The 1976 has 165 pounds of compression on all cylinders, the 79 has a bad number 3. Are the flywheels interchangeable between the two years? Thank you.
  12. kbh121956

    1989 force 50hp carb.

    Hello everyone, Asking to help a friend. What years of carbs will fit on a 1989 force 50HP? Sorry I do not have his model number from him. From what I see, the carb part numbers changed year to year.
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    To easy of steering!

    I have an old boat that the steering is to easy. An old rack and pinion style. There isn't any way to tighten it up on the outboard as I've looked. It is dangerous, a slight movement can turn the wheel! Anyway to tighten it up? Thanks.
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    Chrysler 9.9hp electric start model 98H1B

    1981 Model 98H1B. Hello everyone, I have this 9.9hp cold compression as follows, top 120lbs, bottom 112lbs. Using the emergency rope pull for the compression readings as I can't get the electric starter to function correctly. The battery is fresh, when I push the start button the starter engages...
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    Driveshaft oil seal in backwards?

    1966 Chrysler 9.2hp. I was getting water mixed with the oil in the lower gear box. I pulled the foot, checked the water pump impeller and it looks good. The seal that sits below the impeller was messed up so I pulled it. My question, is the spring side of the seal supposed to be facing down...
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    What hp and year?

    Hello, I have a Mercruiser straight 6. It was winterized and removed from a friends boat when the hull was damaged. I've had it in my garage for years, I turn it over several times a year. On a machined flat surface is a stamped number F0508TAB. It also has raised lettering of CON 2 E 6 0. In...
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    Shift and thottle cables.

    I'm looking into buying new shift and throttle cables for a force outboard. My question is, are both the shift and throttle cables the same length? Is there a formula for measurement? Thank you.
  18. kbh121956

    1989 Force Model# 507X9B

    This outboard isn't on the boat but on a stand while the boat is being refinished. I would like to know how to start it without the wiring harness but from the engine terminal strip. I can use a jumper on the starter solenoid. On the Terminal strip the wires are as follows; Start - yellow/red...
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    89 Force 50HP waterpump.

    Hello everyone. I'm replacing a impeller on a friends 50hp Force. One of the four bolts is stripped out that holds the pump housing in place, the bolt was only held in by silicone. Wondering if I'm ok to put it back together this way for him or should I use a helicoil on it? He has always taken...
  20. kbh121956

    Removing swivel bracket

    Force 1990 50 hp. I am removing a bad swivel bracket and installing a good one. My question is, do I pull the power head or do I turn the motor upside down and pull the motor leg using a cherry picker? My service manual is a bit confusing on this as it covers both the 50hp and the 35 hp. Some of...
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