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    Temp/Pressure Gauges

    Hey all, Any recommendations on water temp and pressure gauges and sending units? I'm looking to fit out my motor with both as well as keep the tell tale I previously installed. I'm planning on connecting the pressure sending unit through the fitting towards the bottom of the motor near the...
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    1988, 85 hp idle miss?

    Hey all, So had the boat out all day - loads of fun!! Did notice though that I sometimes get a miss every 2 - 5 seconds at idle, mostly when its cold but today it was doing it on and off after it was warmed up. It wasn't a consistent occurrence and once I had it in gear, it ran great through...
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    Another Cowling Insulation Post

    My wife is making me try to make the motor (1988, 85hp) quieter. I don't mind it but she's sensitive to it and likes to be on the boat (anchored, lol). First thing I did when I bought the boat/motor, was rip the old disentigrated insulation out. I've read all the posts on this topic and am...
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    88 85hp controls adjustment??

    Hi All, Learnin as I go here so excuse if this is a dumb question. Since I had the carbs cleaned out and readjusted last season, seems like my controls are not as responsive as they used to be. When I hit it to WOT i get good hole shot and up to max rpm pretty quick, but at the mid range...
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    Success!!

    Just wanted to say thanks to all on this forum for all the helpful advise i've gotten over the last year with my 88, 85 hp force. I finally got out this weekend for the first time and after a long winter and all the tuneup and upgrades I could do, the boat ran great. Motor fired up right up...
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    Proper Hub install?

    Hi all, First timer with replacement hubs and bearings. I picked up a set of new hubs and bearings and had the shop pack them and tried the install myself. On the install, I was told to tighten the nut, spin the hub then back of a bit. I did this but not sure how much to back off. I backed...
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    Prop install on 88, 85 hp

    hey guys, I posted this in the prop forum but not getting much response to it. Just want to be sure I get this right and not loose my prop. Please check out the link below and let me know your thoughts. I searched for info and did find a post about someone recommending a prop flare spacer...
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    Does this look right? New Michigan Wheel Prop

    I've got a 1988 Maxum 17', 1988 85hp force that I just purchased a new michigan wheel prop for. My previous prop was a composite and had an open end and fit well enough for the prop nut and tab washer to be tight. This prop is closed at the end and no place for a tab washer? Whats the deal...
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    Inline Fuel Filter

    I've got a 1988 85 HP. Can anyone recommend a good in line fuel filter, preferably one that is see through. Also where is the best place to install it? Assume between the fuel pump and carbs? Thanks all!
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    Replacement fuse block

    Hi all, Newbie to wiring and trying to get all my lights and other accessories to work (horn, stereo, etc) on my 1988 Maxum 1700. I've tracked it down to the fuse panel and replaced all the fuses and still no luck. I removed it and tried cleaning with steel wool and sandpaper but still can't...
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    Spark plug grounding

    Hi all, It's been a long winter and I'm finally getting ready to get out and start up my 2nd year of boating. I need to do a compression test and have never done one on my own. Any pointers that you all can provide would be great. I'm new to all this and have limited mechanical knowledge...
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    1988 85hp Steering link issue

    funny how i try to take care of one thing and end up having two new issues to deal with. I noticed that the steering link has alot of play where it connects to the stud (pivot ball) on the motor. On crowleys marine diagram it looks like there's supposed to be a retainer of some sort beneath...
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    88 85 HP LU drain plug - should I drill and tap a new plug next to the old?

    Well, in my efforts to remove the drain plug with an EZ out, it of course broke off and is now stuck inside the allen head and I cant get it out:mad:. I am worried about drilling this out as I know it is much harder metal than the case or the stainless plug and worried I will just make more of...
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    Looking for custom canvas cover 88 Maxum

    I've been searching but no luck! I'm looking or hoping to find snap in canvas cover for my 1988 Maxum 1700MA 17' bowrider. Snaps are in, previous owner had but didn't take care of and had to throw out; unfortunately as I would have kept them just for the pattern to make more. I've looked into...
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    Idle pop?? 1988 85HP

    I did the winterizing thing today and fogged the motor. Fired it up with the LU in a barrel after not running it for about 3 weeks or so and she fired up ok - idled at around 1400 RPM which is high i think and poped every 3 or 4 seconds consistently. Is this pop normal or does this sound like...
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    Arrggh!! damn seized bolts/screws

    I'm dealing with a stripped hex drain plug in the lower unit and four very stubborn round flat head screws at the t-stat housing and the upper plug (which i just got out using the impact driver - putting in a tell tale). I got an easy out to try on the LU but will do that after I fog the engine...
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    New michigan wheel too much play on the shaft

    Just got my new MW prop so I threw it on (had a composite - Pirahna prop on previous) adn it seems that i guess i need a thicker washer between the prop and nut? I've got the thrust washer on then prop and theres too much shaft left so the nut doesn't tighten down far enough resulting in play...
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    fuel oil mixing in an inboard tank

    I'm relatively new to boating (got a 1988 Maxum 1700MA w/ 85hp force) this summer and it's my first time winterizing. Just wanted to know how you all mix your gas and oil when you fill up an inboard tank - My tank is a 21 gallon and I just fillled it all the way up for the winter, then added the...
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    Fuel/Water separating Filter or inline filter

    I'm making a list of the stuff I plan on doing over winter and one of those items is a fuel filter. I'd like to know who here uses fuel/water separating filters or inline filters. Are the fuel/water filters worth it? One of the mechanics i had service my motor this summer said I shouldn't put...
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    New Michigan Wheel for 88 Force 85

    Just got my new prop and trying to install and not sure if I'm doing it right. I had a composite prop on their previously so I'm not sure how this thing goes on. it fits and rotates well - nothing in the way, but the threads are out too much - do i need additional washers? Its a non thru hub...
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