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  1. SweeperForce

    Shifter/thottle cable

    Re: Shifter/thottle cable My intinal problem was that I wan't able to bring my engine speed down to idle. After futher inspection I saw that the throttle cable was smashed in one area. See pic below. Notice the bottom cable. After measuring the boat and adding 3 feet, I got 15 feet. I order...
  2. SweeperForce

    Shifter/thottle cable

    Two questions: Since I need a throttle cable I should replace the shifter cable too. Are they both the same? (CCX633??) The second question, Rather than pull my boat out of storage, is there a standard length for an 18 foot fish/ski boat with the control box on the starboard side? I'm...
  3. SweeperForce

    Cowl adhesive

    Hello, I need to re-attach the insulation on the inside of my cowl. My biggest concern is heat. I don't want to use something that will let go in temps of 150? to 200?F. My motor is an 1989 so whatever is on the market today is more than likely better than the 'glue' they used then. I guess...
  4. SweeperForce

    just a general question about my force 70 hp

    Re: just a general question about my force 70 hp Thank you, Merry Christmas. It's been my understanding that your motor will run really rough until it reaches normal operating temp without a t-stat. Just drop it into a pot of 140?F water for a few minutes then pull it out with a pair of tongs...
  5. SweeperForce

    New cowl vent

    Hello all, I am in need of the vent cover for my cowl. I searched the web and found one site and it's obsolete. If anyone has one for sale please PM me. Thanks, Tom
  6. SweeperForce

    Spark plug difference

    I've been using NGK BUHW for the past 2+ years with no problems. However on NGK's website they suggest I use BUHX. I seached for a while on the web and can't find any difference between the two. Can anyone on here give me a hand? Thanks, Tom
  7. SweeperForce

    guages install

    Re: guages install Welcome to the forum. I'm sure someone here can tell you which set-up you have but you could count the number of poles under you flywheel until they answer. Check out the pics below - my stator under my flywheel, my is a 20 - 12 pole stator - 20 pole stator I would get...
  8. SweeperForce

    Motor displacement

    Just for common knowledge does anyone know the cubic inch or liters of an '89 150 horse? I searched the web for hours and up with nada. So I'd thouht I'd ask the professionals. Thanks, Tom
  9. SweeperForce

    Cowling re-finishing

    Hello, I am staring to sand down and remove the old cracked and faded paint on my cowling. Alot of the paint stripper say do not use on fiberglass or plactic. What is the cowling actually made of? I sanded down past the paint in one area, it doesn't look like fiberglass. So I got a paint &...
  10. SweeperForce

    force exhaust rubber

    Re: force exhaust rubber It goes in the cavity between the water pump and the shift rod. Hope this helps, Tom
  11. SweeperForce

    CDI question

    This weekend I fogged my motor by removing all the spark plugs and spraying a liberal amount of Seafoam into each cylinder then replaced the plugs. I was told to crank the motor to work it in. Mindlessly I did with the key. The bad news is I didn't ground the plug wires. I only cranked for a few...
  12. SweeperForce

    Water leak

    Hello, All summer I have been fight with my gear case trying to keep the water out. After each run I have to drain the oil/water mixture. At $12 a quart this got expensive. I pulled the bearing cage out and everything looks ok. To my understanding the only way water can get in is either...
  13. SweeperForce

    To remove or not remove battery for winterizing

    I got two really nice marine batteries one of which is a blue top Optima. They were brand new this spring. Should I remove them or just leave them in during the winter months here in Pennsylvania? Thanks, Tom
  14. SweeperForce

    Leaking exhaust boot

    I have a small leak while motor is running. I still get plenty of water flowing out of the idle relief vents. By small I mean a fast drip. I plan to go out only a half dozen more time before I winterize it. Will it be okay to run it until then? Should I expect any proformance issues by...
  15. SweeperForce

    Fuel & Oil Ratio for 90' Force Outboard

    Re: Fuel & Oil Ratio for 90' Force Outboard That controversy is older that gas itself. My understanding is higher octane fuel was for removing pings and knocks and for racing. Now ethanol free gas is way better of engine with rubber gas lines. Ethanol can delaminate the inside of the fuel...
  16. SweeperForce

    Format

    So, who is the Einstein that thought it would be a great idea to center justify all text in this forum?
  17. SweeperForce

    On-board charger

    I got a battery charger you mount to the boat. Water and salt proof with 120 volts input and 14.1 output using 14 gauge wire. It has two outputs, one for each battery. The one set is for the starting battery, it has a 10amp in-line fuse on the positive lead. That makes sense. Now the second...
  18. SweeperForce

    Trim tab no help

    Hello, A while back I posted that I have a hard pull to the right. I was told to angle the trim tab/exhaust snout to the direction it's pulling. So I did that and it made no differance. Then I angled it the other way. That made it far worse, so bad I could barly hold onto it. Now the tab is...
  19. SweeperForce

    temperature guage wiring

    Re: temperature guage wiring You could go with a block temp gauge. See pic Tom
  20. SweeperForce

    Stalling out

    Hello, Rather than reserect and old thread I'd thought I'd start a new one. Here's whats going on: At the dock before we go out, the motor starts up nice and idles fine while it warms up. Underway through the no wake zone she runs great. Then in open water I can go right to wot with no...
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