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    What am I missing

    86 Force 50 HP 507F6A Attempting to remove the power head so I can replace the copper water inlet tube as per my local Mercury dealership. Pulled 8 star bolts from underneath, removed 2 nuts from shock mounts near the 12 sided bolts. Removed the 2 bolts from the front shockmount, or at least...
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    Broken water line

    Removed lower unit today to replace water pump on 86 Force 50 HP. Discovered that the copper line that extends from water pump into motor leg is broken. Two questions, 1. How hard is it to replace said water line, and 2, does anyone know where one can be found? Thanks Come to think about...
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    Missing lifting point

    I don't wish to seem like I am soliciting help on this forum(I was told I was doing that by asking a question), but I need some help here. I need to pull my 50 HP force so that I can rebuild my transom. Can't seem to find the lifting eye. Anyone have an idea how best to attach my hoist to the...
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    50 HP tower shaft

    I'm in need of a tower shaft for an 86 50HP 507F6A. Mine doesn't seem to want to tighten down and has a fair amount of fore and aft play in it.
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    Cooling issues

    1986 Force 50HP Took it out last weekend, Saturday everything was great. Sunday, water flowing from **** tube on initial start. Ran to fishing hole, stopped pumping out of **** tube once idled back. Started again after 20 minutes, water flowing from tube and out of exhaust no problems. When...
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    '86 Force 50 HP timing

    Anyone have a good walk through for how to adjust the timing on an 86 Force 50HP? I have the SELOC manual and all it says is to adjust the timing rod that is attached to the trigger housing. OK, where is the picture? Opps, they forgot to take one. Could use a little help here.
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    '86 50HP Force won't run WOT

    Last year I was having issues with my 50HP Force not keeping a fuel prime. I rebuilt both the fuel pump and the carb, replaced the fuel primer bulb and the main fuel line, and removed, inspected, and replaced the reed plate. Took it out today to give it a test run. She holds a prime now, but...
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