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  1. SkiDad

    Interesting Post about Force carbs

    Hi Guys, i stumbled across this a few months ago - it makes a lot of sense when you read it.... (scroll to bottom and look at very last post in the thread) http://my.justanswer.com/question/guest/d2057ff6ae40478f90226dc3357ca070 The idea of only force using 2 carbs for 4 cylinders instead...
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    Ramp Shoes

    i usually go through 3 pairs of water shoes during the summer. Mostly because they smell bad, so I toss them. Is there something else better for slippery ramps for say 20-40 bucks ?
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    Prop Help please

    here you go (1st one is also known as non-thru hub - it exhausts through snout only, 2nd is also known as thru hub - it exhausts though both prop and snout)
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    Always get confused on Titles

    I'm looking at a project boat 2 hours from me - it just happens to be in the next state over since I'm close to the border. The guy has the titles - what do i need to have him do so that it's all legit for when I get back to my home state. Is this going to fly on a Saturday ? I apologize...
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    normal amount of steering play

    Hi Guys, my boat has the original steering system from 1985 - anyhow i talked to teleflex the other day and they told me how to measure the play and I have about 1.75" of play. i had thought about replacing the steering system but teleflex is telling me that up to 2" is normal even on new...
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    Lower unit shift rod stiff

    Hi Guys, i had a lower unit from an 1987 engine that I put on my boat 2 years ago - the shift rod seemed a hair stiff but nothing too big of a deal. I pulled it this weekend to change the impeller and man that rod is very stiff now - it takes a ton of effort to move it - it's also very hard to...
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    86 Force 125HP propeller question

    that prop is correct - make sure you use the thrust washer mentioned above - 523099-1 after the prop you need the plastic flare spacer/diffuser - F532299 see my pic
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    Fuel Line

    Hi Guys, opened up the boat today - the line I didn't know about is this one I put the arrow on in the picture. Is it a fuel line ? - do i need to worry about it ?
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    Fuel Line

    I was thinking of just changing it all since I think some of it is about 10+ years old. Replacing with 1/4" like it currently has. any recommendation on fuel line brand ? Fuel tank connection is in the bilge. do you think 15' is enough or would I need more than that ? what size is the line...
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    Changing reeds

    it settles in to 750 in gear. when I warm start it it will be 1000-1100 (in neutral) Next time it might be as low as 700-800 (in neutral) - it just erratic how it start rpm wise - if i wait 10 seconds or so the rpm will creep up to the 900 or so and then I can put it into gear. Once it's...
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    Changing reeds

    so i thought about upgrading my reeds to carbon / boyesen as I've read it helps with starting and idle. my boat generally starts 2nd try when warm - unless I start in fast idle. my question is can i just take off the intake manifolds to get to the reeds without taking the carbs off the...
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    new stainless props

    Saw these the other day and just passing along - if they had a 15p i would buy one myself 17p http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHIGAN-CHRYSLER-FORCE-US-MARINE-STAINLESS-PROPELLER-13-1-4-x-17-073003-/281939583088?hash=item41a4e8a070:g:IwcAAOSwezVWxm7E 19p...
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    85hp outboard force motor tune up

    Correct plugs are NGK BUHX. Mix 2-stroke oil in gas 50:1 = 1 quart for 12 gallons of gas. Definitely change water impeller (on top of lower unit). http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/force-chrysler-outboards/237589-step-by-step-impeller-change?t=231685 Also...
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    how tight should these spots be on the steering

    I'm going to remove and clean my steering cable when I pull my boat out and wondered how tight these 2 spots should be - i think there is a spring on the steering end between nut and end. Sorry the picture is a little dim.
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    How does a No Feedback Steering feel ?

    I have a 30 year old outboard with original steering - the steering has about 2 inches of play in it when driving. It's a Rotary helm - I think Teleflex Safe-T. I think play is in the cable vs the helm as it the play mostly goes away if I grab the cable end in the helm. anyhow I can just swap...
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    Does L-Drive Lower Unit fit a Regular Force

    saw an interesting deal on an L-drive lower - do these fit on the 85 and 125 hp outboards - seems the shift yoke is modified but I wonder if that is all.
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    Can't subscribe to a forum

    Hi Guys, i can subscribe to an individual thread just fine, but if I try to subscribe to a forum i get this error: Error: Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page thank you kindly, SkiDad
  18. SkiDad

    Good deal if your looking

    if I lived closer I'd pick it up myself. Looks really clean http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bpo/5313118282.html
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    Force 85 resale value

    I'm looking for some winter projects. I see a couple of opportunities for some force 85 engines in my area. If I get them with good compression, cleanup and get them running and shifting smoothly what are the worth this spring as a complete unit ?
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    Impeller Brand

    any difference in the Sierra impellers vs the Quicksilver ones - I've only used the quicksilver ones up to now - gave my last one to my dad so I need to get a few. I change my impeller every 2 years.
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