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  1. jerryjerry05

    Crabs and the rules??

    Was fishing last fall and had done real well on seabass.Was comming in to load the boat and clean the catch.There was a young girl crabbing at the dock.She had about a dozen Blue Crabs anywhere from 4-6 inches. The marine police were at the dock and was checking our catch and gave me a warning...
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    Cooling question for the EXPERTS

    I'm thinking of putting my boat on a lift.Thouble is there is no easy way to flush it after using.I boat in very salty water.Leaving that in my motors is something I don't want. Is there a way to hook up a hose or adapter to these motors? In the lift there ain't no way to reach the lower...
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    Where does this go- and other questions!

    Re: Where does this go- and other questions! #'s 92-96 is the relief valve.When the motor is running past an idle.It pumps way more water than the motor can use.The valve releases and diverts the excess water out the holes in the back of the motor.It's located on the bottom of the head at the...
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    '85 Force 50 won't pump water on muffs

    Re: '85 Force 50 won't pump water on muffs The 50 Force needs special muffs.They are a cut down version of the regular ones. For some reason the big muffs don't work right. I'll take a pic of the muffs after I get dressed.J
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    muffler

    Re: muffler Sorry about the art work.That's why they asked me to go to shop and leave art class
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    Fuel water separator

    Re: Fuel water separator By all means install a GOOD one. Lots of marinas and gas stations don't really have the best filter systems.I use the Racor with the sight glass on the bottom.Expensive but a lot of assurance that I'm not gonna have water in my carbs. Easy to install easy to...
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    Powerhead.

    I have a 97/225EFI 3.0litre powerhead I'm selling.Will it fit a 2002 200hp Optimax? Or how can I find out what it will cross over to? Thanks,Jerry
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    Tiger Shark 1/30/11

    8 miles out of Sebastian Inlet.55ft of water. All the Seabass you can catch. 75-100 this trip(late start)28 keepers.150+ last trip 44 keepers. Got a GOOD bite and caught a young Tiger.I let it go back. The ocean needs them more than my stomach.
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    Mercury 225 EFI

    I have a 3ltr.1997 block and heads. Any idea what years this will fit?My neighbor needs a new powerhead and I'm not sure if it will work.His is a 2002 250.Thanks,Jerry
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    Blues

    Friday the 17th Of Dec. WE went to the inlet and caught ZIP. So we went out in the ocean to a spot not too farout and ZIP. Then we saw the birds working in closer to the shore. WE move in and they were chasing a small baitfish about 2in long. WE tried casting but had better luck with fishing...
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    88/85hp Force PARTS FOUND! SHYTOWN came through

    Hi everyone. Looking for a part.It's #1 in the diagram below.I was rebuilding the fuel pump and one of the screws STUCK and broke. I could probably get along with just 3 screws but hate doing things half way. Any other parts on this diagram would be appreciated too!! Send me a PM with a list of...
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    96 Force 120

    Any one have the procedures for testing the stator on this motor? I have the peak reading meter.J
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    150+ Sea bass

    Fishing out of Sebastian Inlet.Fl. About 8-9 miles out .An area called the 60ft.bar. 4 guys fishing.Weather partly overcast. We started catching as soon as I dropped the 1st hook down.They were attacking on the way down.The second spot was even better than the first. It was non stop action all...
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    Trim pump Manufacturer

    Trying to figure out who made the trim pump on my Force 88/85 It says Prestolite but they seem to make the electric motor not the pump. I saw on another site that a pump was available $300.It looks like the Force/ Chrysler one but want to make sure, ANY help???? Jerry
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    Chrysler?Force Year to Ser# Lookup???FOUND IT THANKS ROSCOE

    I have a couple of lists but can't find this in any of them.Serial #1275 model# 52H4H Supposed to be a 25 Chrysler What year and a link to the index or where it's listed. Thanks,Jerry
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    2003 Optimax Oil problem

    200 hp 2003 Optimax. The oil warning beeper goes off about every 5 min.It's full of oil in the motor tank and almost full in the boat tank.It will pump from the main tank into the smaller tank. The dash guage says it at 91% capacity when it beeps. The motor runs great.The owner had capsized...
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    Hey Rritt

    I have a trim pump from a 40 hp.see pics.Will this pump work the trim on my 85 It looks like the same pump.Here are the #s on the tag. 694541 9016 HYP 5001 Thanks,Jerry
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    Wrong hose

    Bought a new 88 Center Console with twin 85's.Lot's of steering tourqe. We were fishing about 20 mi off Ocean City,Md.The steering cable broke.Long ride back in. No problem as I worked at the dealer where I bought the boat and a hydrolic steering system was expensive but at cost I went for it...
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    Trim+tilt 88 Force 85hp

    Anybody have the link to the parts and repair company that sells the hydrolic pumps or repair kits. Thanks,Jerry
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    Merc 97/225EFI

    I had a problem with acceleration.The pressure at the vapor seperator was 42(supposed to be 36-38) everyone I talked to even the traveling Merc Tech said that wasn't a problem as the regulator NEVER goes bad.The local tech said that and the guys at Shorts in De.Said they never go bad. Well I...
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