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  1. SweeperForce

    Reversed battery cables

    Re: Reversed battery cables First we may need the year and hp of your motor. But you can still check in the engine compartment near the stater solenoid is a main circuit breaker. Make sure the button is pushed in. Hope this helps. Tom
  2. SweeperForce

    Another LU question

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  3. SweeperForce

    Another LU question

    Hello, Today I acquired a lower unit from a friend who got a new motor. He had it as a spare for his 89 Force 150. The lower unit is good shape(better than mine) . The only problem is that my motor is a single exhaust, and the acquired LU is a dual exhaust. I read Frank's post, he wrote back...
  4. SweeperForce

    Cleaning lower unit

    Well, I finally got all the parts from my local marina, so I can rebulid my LU. Some seals needed to be pressed in so I let them do it. My question is before I put it all back togeter, I need to clean the prop shaft and grears to remove debris such as dust, dog hair, sawdust, etc. What is...
  5. SweeperForce

    transom saver or what

    Re: transom saver or what Transom saver all the way. I store and trailer with it on. You can use one of your keel rollers if one is back far enough. Tom
  6. SweeperForce

    Noisy gear case

    Re: Noisy gear case Well, I got the prop shaft out, had a heck of a time getting it back in because the shift yoke kept tuning. Here a few photos of the wear area. Tom
  7. SweeperForce

    Noisy gear case

    Re: Noisy gear case Here are the pics from my previous post. Now I removed the reverse rear bearing carrier retaining rings, then pulled the carrier and reverse gear. The below photos show that they are in spectacular condition. Tom
  8. SweeperForce

    Cleaning fuel tanks

    I have removed all the gas and debris from the tanks. Is there any kind of detegent I can use to safely remove the slim build up on the walls and bottom of my tanks? I have one 6 gallon portable and a 17 gallon stationary. Thanks, Tom
  9. SweeperForce

    Changing trailer types

    I have a 1989 v bottom ski fish 18 foot fiberglass boat. It came on a bunk style trailer. After it broke I was forced to consider a newer one. The only thing is it is a roller trailer. Will I have any problems with it.
  10. SweeperForce

    Noisy gear case

    Hello, Today I went to change my prop, and I noticed a grinding noise went I spun the prop in neutral. There was alot of resistance also. I check to make sure the gear lube didn't leak out, and it didn't. In forward the gear engaged and locked the prop. Same in reverse. I never disassemlbed...
  11. SweeperForce

    Solar power battery maintainer

    Hello, I am rigging up a trickle charge/battery maintainer from four nice size solor panels that I acciquired. Wiring them in parelle I can get 13.2 watts and 8.2 volts. My electric charger on trickle charge mode puts out 2 amps. This panels will put out 1.6 amps. Will this be sufficiant to...
  12. SweeperForce

    Water in the leg

    When I trim my motor down to start it, I noticed there was water in the inside of the leg up to the relief ports. Is this normal? If not what can I do to fix the problem? Thanks for any help Tom
  13. SweeperForce

    New gasket leaks

    Hello, I just replaced the gaskets, inner and outer water jacket(exhaust port). My problem is it still leaks. Each bolt was, torqued to 70 inch lbs. And the gasket surface was cleaned and lightly sanded. Any thoughts? Tom
  14. SweeperForce

    Ignition switch

    Hello, I have a 1989 Force 150 hp on a 1989 Ebbtide. My ignition switch is shot so I bought a Sierra Mercury replacement. Everything is the same as my old switch except the wire colors. There are no markings on the back of the switch. The wires are: Red, Black, Purple, Black w/green, Yellow...
  15. SweeperForce

    Lost keys

    Hello, Yes I feel like an idiot, I lost my ignition keys. Since I only had one to begin with I was already batting .500. With this replacement work? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Mercury_Ignition_Switch_control_box&i=27962&r=view&aID=506I8C&cID=GSHOP_27962 I...
  16. SweeperForce

    Ready to install

    Ok, One last question(I hope) before I put in the first gasket. Picture below are the exhaust port plate, exhaust port cover, a the gasket that goes between them. On the first picture with arrow are pointing to a center ridge spanning the length of the plate. When I was cleaning off the old...
  17. SweeperForce

    Replacing rust exhaust bolts

    Re: Replacing rust exhaust bolts Well, I got both the plate and the exhaust port off. No problem at all. The gasket between the port and plate was shot. The gasket between the port and the block was in good shape and peeled right off. Even though the marina wants $45 for it and $29 for the...
  18. SweeperForce

    Replacing rust exhaust bolts

    Hello, As most of you know I'm in the mitts of replacing the gasket in my exhaust port and plate. Below is a picture of the condition of the bolts. Can I go to Lowes/Home depot and get new bolt if they carry anything like this. I was able to pick them up with a magnet so I ruled out aluminum...
  19. SweeperForce

    Exhaust gasket

    Hello, Well, I am planning to replace both exhaust gaskets. Is there any special order I should remove the bolts? And again to replace them. What is the proper torque for these bolts? Besides PB blaster and tap with a hammer, is there any other infomation I should know about? Thanks, Tom
  20. SweeperForce

    Need trim tab/ snout

    Hello, This weekend I broke the exhaust snout/ trim tab. The front bolt fell out in the water and it was only held in place by the rear bolt. While tilting the motor up the snout got snagged and broke off. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? I checked on e-bay, they want $60. I...
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