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  1. jerryjerry05

    1999 force 90hp gear linkage help!

    Re: 1999 force 90hp gear linkage help! Turning the shift shaft to the left and pulling up on the prop should turn the driveshaft. That will be in forward.J
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    Force 125hp speed issue

    Re: Force 125hp speed issue This type needs to be DOWN.If it's a stock motor and no modifications to the Trim/Tilt???The 85/125 needs to be DOWN when adding fluid. The newer Mercury ones might need to be up but the old Prestolite are down. If you fill it while it's up,you can do damage to the...
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    1999 force lower unit shifting????? 90hp help please

    Re: 1999 force lower unit shifting????? 90hp help please Your standing at the rear of the unit. Prop blade to your right.Pulling up will make the driveshaft turn if it's in F If it's not in gear it will either just turn or click. Turn the shift shaft to the left from the rear.See pic#1 #2 is...
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    85 hp force prop change and questions?

    Re: 85 hp force prop change and questions? Pic#1 is Mercury stuff.#2 is Force. The prop has the thrust washer setting on it.There is a second one on the bench(not used)It needs the thrust hub and the prop then the spacer with the grooves and a thick washer and the nut(wrong washer pictured)...
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    another - no neutral thread

    Re: another - no neutral thread That motor it shouldn't matter if it's in neutral,forward or reverse. Did you remove any screws on the side of the drive(first pic)?
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    Starting problems on a50hp force motor

    Re: Starting problems on a50hp force motor Remove the plugs and do a compression test. Clean the starter.Easy to take apart. I made a brush jig from an old liscense plate. The if that's ok check the oil in the lower.Water? Pull the lower,sometimes a bearing rusts and starts to sieze? Grounds...
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    Problem starting engine

    Re: Problem starting engine Timing usually doesn't move unless someone is tinkering. Very easy to rebuild/clean the starter. I think they sell brushes here. The jig for holding the brushes,I made is from an old license plate.
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    Boom!

    Was out boating and one motor stopped. No spark. My meter and timing light is in the shop being repaired. Both Electro Specialist products.That's besides the point. I have a second(and a third)stator in my parts in so I thought I'd just change the stator. Thought this would be a good time to get...
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    85 hp flywheel wont come off

    Re: 85 hp flywheel wont come off I "ONLY" use a 3 jaw puller. Make sure that you loosen the nut and reinstall it loosely. Tighten it with an impact till you think it's tight then a bit more. Then hit screw with a good size hammer. Keep hands and fingers away. Of course safety glasses. My boss...
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    No high end on Force 40 hp

    Re: No high end on Force 40 hp Post some pics of the float. MOST kits are crap.It's best to reuse the old stuff. Check the fuel pump diaphram.Check the jets for blockage. TINY,TINY holes could be blocked??? The pics show the right float(black) and the float level. The drop should be just about...
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    Force Flywheel replacement question . 1987, ELPT, SN# OE250062 75 HP Cross reference

    Re: Force Flywheel replacement question . 1987, ELPT, SN# OE250062 75 HP Cross refer Post a pic of the top and underside of the wheel. And the timing marks too. They made a few different wheels. The 97 used Mrcury parts. So the earler Force parts won't work. Post the pics. The photos show 2...
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    1992 force 40hp cooling

    Re: 1992 force 40hp cooling If the old impeller came out in pieces??? Then some pieces are probably still in the tube. Try to clean them out. The 40-50 needs a special muff.The big one doesn't seal right. If the tube isin't clogged try taping the muffs and tape it good.
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    Mercury EXPERTS???2001 125 4cyl

    125 Ser OP325500 @ up. 4 carbs. The top 2 have air screws with springs.Out 1 and 1/2 The bottom 2 have the screws no springs.I think they are screwed in all the way???? Should it have them? It starts and runs.Idles crappy. Good compression,good spark.Plugs burning right. Once it gets going it...
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    Chrysler mid 80's Quadrajet 4bl.FIXED!!!!

    New plugs. Hard starting. Once it's running it's great. Turn off and it doesn't want to re-start. Just went through the carb. New accelerator pump.Good gas. When the breather is off: Motor warm. The choke plate is closed. Sometimes it will start right back up. Sometimes not. Sometimes it needs...
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    1986 bayliner force tilt fluid change

    Re: 1986 bayliner force tilt fluid change Like food said,figure out what 's in there. Pink/red is T/T fluid. The other is probably 30wt. I use the oil can to fill,works great. Then while it's DOWN remove the cap and fill. Then cycle it a couple of times,then fill again. Do this till it stops...
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    READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ETHANOL DANGER and the stores we frequent!!

    Sent this to Auto Zone!!! ETHANOL resistant hoses and additives??? I've replaced hoses on dozens of boats and now I'm wondering how safe they are??? SO ASK if it's resistant?? I recently was in your store.Bought 10ft of 5/16 gas line. Actually bought 20 ft./2 trips. I bought this to replace...
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    Compression tester

    Re: Compression tester Ones a push in(crap) the other's a screw in:) The valve in the hose??? It's supposed to be there.This a push in tester? Or a screw in? It works on the principal that the pressure in, is way more than the valve can stop. then it goes into the guage and is released when...
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    1989?? Evenrude,won't run unless it's at high speed.

    About a 1990 9.9 Evinrude. Starts and runs only if the choke is used. Push it back in it stalls. Will start right back up but won't stay running. Will run as long as you choke it. New impeller. New fuel pump. Cleaned carb(maybe should do it again). New gas/oil. What's the initial setting for air...
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    125hp lower gear case completely dry, no signs of leak, why ??

    Re: 125hp lower gear case completely dry, no signs of leak, why ?? These can be bought here(I think). Or at Wally's For the novice. The only way to fill the lower.J
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    88 force 50

    Re: 88 force 50 The regular round muffs can make the 50 overheat. You need the muffs in the pics. Most of the exhaust exits through the snout on the bottom. The holes on the back are relief ports. Their there for excess water when running wide open. To test the sender.The buzzer might take a...
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