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    92 force 90

    Are all plugs burning evenly? what are your max rpms reading under load? While engine is idling; pull one plug-wire off the spark-plug & listen for a rpm drop. IF with one of them you notice no drop in rpms; then that is the cylinder of the engine that not working
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    92 force 90

    Welcome back -what are your compression readings? - are all plugs firing? Check each cylinder for rpm drop, while in running idle - is the fuel-pump inspected/rebuilt? - did you check the spark with a spark-tester? You may not be an boat engine guy, but you'll a few good testing tools are...
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    Replace kill switch or bypass?

    The switches out there either normally open & normally closed and some switches have the terminals to hook up for either requirements
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    Replace kill switch or bypass?

    Totally agree, you don't need it.......TILL YOU DO and it will be in the most crucial moment
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    1993 mercury force 90 hp not starting

    In addition to all the great advice pervious mentioned Do yourself a favor; stop using starter fluid as this dissolves the needed lubrication for the pistons, get a fuel rated spray bottle and premix fuel.
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    90 compression on 135 hp

    Jerry, you have been saying this for years and we all have to find out personally :)
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    Force 125 lacking power

    I've seen on this form someone mentioning that the 90 hp was really "a tweaked" 85 hp & the 125 really a 120 hp Having said this I only know the 85 & 90 hp motors
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    Force 125 lacking power

    Like Redbarron%% said; re-seal head gasket with Hylomar blue silicon ( a word of caution) APPLY only a thin film of it but too much will result into a gap between the cylinder & cooling passage. this will result in low compression and steam-cleaning
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    1988 force Full throttle only 3500 rpm

    AMEN to that!
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    How do you set the shift rod (turn buckle and lock nut) at the lower unit?

    You're asking a question in someone's old post. Start a new one but now that you asked... when in neutral, is the prop spinning freely?
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    Rebuilding 1991 120 lower unit

    ssssst. don't wake up the dogs
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    Rebuilding 1991 120 lower unit

    Not yet, I guess they hit the snooze-button :)
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    E-FUEL INGESTED maybe? :D
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Good advice, I go as far as putting tape over the hole in the top-cowl to keep the mice out (the hole under the handle to remove the cowl)
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Hey Topgun, you're partial right! the older ones you had to add one if so requested, but I did not know either that on the later models it came standard? (the "newest" one I know is a '92 with Merc. ignition-box)
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    DISREGARD DO NOT TIE INTO ORANGE CIRCUIT,I believe its the white
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    Follow the wire to the overheat sensor and tie into that
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    I'm not if this for the right year of your motor, I hope this helps
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    1995 90HP Force Outboard Fuel Starvation

    These are frank's words (incl. about the trigger-magnets) Jack.fs says he has a '95 so it would be with a Merc. ignition.
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    1995 90HP Force Outboard Fuel Starvation

    Thank you for this detailed explanation so I & many others actually learn the fine intricate details on how it evolves :)
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