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  1. SweeperForce

    Bolt choice

    I am replacing all the rusty bolts before they break. Can I use stainless steel bolts on the exhaust cover and water jacket and also on the head? I worry about galling damage and/or galvanic corrosion. Some say people recommend spraying it with paint or some kind of corrosion inhibitor, what...
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    Head removed

    Hello, This weekend I decided to pull the head. I wanted to inspect the cylinder walls and pistons plus install a new head gasket. Cylinders look great, no scratches, scoring or any defects. However there is a lot of carbon on top of each piston. What is the recommended way to clean them off...
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    Parts website

    Hello, A while back someone posted a web site that listed Force parts with illustration even down to the bolts. I recently formatted my hard drive and lost the website. If anyone knows the site please pass it along. Thanks, Tom
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    Motor position

    I have been hearing a lot about keeping your motor down while at home on a trailer. I've been keeping my on the transom saver until I'm ready to launch it. Am I hurting anything by doing this? Thanks, Tom
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    Had to buy yet another rectifier

    I was out this weekend for a final run and I see what kind of speed I could get with my new stainless. I got 44mph (gps). Anyway I noticed my batteries were charging at: Optima-16.5volts and the Everstart-15.9 volts. However the tach was still working but when I was heading back to the dock I...
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    Coil Mod part 1

    Hello, My 5th plug wire is too short causing it to be very taunt and rub the mounting bracket. I wrapped electrical tape around it for added protection. (see bottom of page) So I decided to lower the coil, but first I needed to remove it. I then fashioned a piece of polycabonite This is...
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    Tacky fiblerglass

    Hello, I had a small swim deck on my outboard which is loose so I removed it (didn't use it anyway). So I filled in the holes with silicone chalk. Leave it cure for a few weekend. Yesterday I sanded the area around the holes down past the gel coat to the fiberglass. Mixed up a batch of...
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    Still pulling to right

    I've done everything in my power to fix the problem. New skeg and angled my snoot starboard. Is there anything else to do to help. Thanks Tom
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    Possible miss

    Heres a video I just shoot while running the motor on my backyard. It sounds like it missing at idle but runs so smooth at higher rpms and in gear. Possible a miss - YouTube Thanks, Tom
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    Mixing oil

    I always use Quicksilver Synthetic blend 2 cycle outboard oil. The store ran out so I pick up a bottle of Quicksilver premium plus. One is synthetic and the other not. Both are TC-W3. Will it hurt the motor running both oils in the same gas tank? To keep to the 50:1 ratio I have a 6...
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    Clamp torque

    Hello, I am attempting to replace the port side motor clamp this weekend coming up. To prevent the alum clamp from splitting like my other one did, what is the correct torque for these bolts? Thanks, Tom
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    T/T pump conn

    Hello, I'm having a he!! of a time trying to get the last connector into the pump unit. I get it started by hand, nice and straight( not cross threaded). Give it half a turn with an open end wrench and it pops out. Here a few pictures I took of the threads. Any help would be great. Thanks, Tom
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    Grease

    Hello, Just got a new grease gun last weekend. The only grease I can find in my area is made by Traveller from Tractor Supply. My manual Says to use Quicksilver 2-4-C with Teflon. Will the grease I bought be ok to use in the steering tube and in the pivot point for the engine. Thanks, Tom
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    Trim install

    I'm going to attempt installing my trim this weekend but what tube goes where? Thanks, Tom
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    How bad is this

    I was about to start re-installing my T/T unit when I saw this crack. Any thoughts? Tom
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    Water tube

    When I took my LU off, to put in new seals and a new skeg welded on, the water tube slidout about 4 inches. So I pushed in as far as it would go and I heard a click. I guess the only way to know if it is seated is to shoot water up there with a hose and hope it comes out the relief vents. I...
  17. 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...
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    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...
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    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
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    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
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