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  1. SweeperForce

    Single vs dual exhaust props

    My freind got rid of his Force and got an Evinrude. He had 3 propeller hubbed to his Force (2 aluminum and 1 stainless steel) He asked if I wanted them for free. Well I could pass that up. The only differance is he was dual exhaust lower unit. Can I run those props on my single exhaust LU...
  2. SweeperForce

    Bendix gear

    Hello, I'm getting a little sick and tired the bindix gear dropping down while I'm cranking. Anyone have a good ideas on how to prevent this. The starter is less than 2 years old. It should work flawlessly. Tom
  3. SweeperForce

    Rectifier/regulator

    What is the charging capacity of the factory rectifier? I bought an aftermarket snowmobile rectifier two years ago and it works great. The reason I am asking is I am puting two batteries in my boat and would like them to be charging while the motor is running. I'm sure it can handle one or...
  4. SweeperForce

    A second battery

    Hello, I'm hoping someone that has done this installation aready can read this post and verify that I'm going about this right. I am going to replace all the battery wires with 4 gauge tinned marine wire. Since I doing all that I might as well add a second battery. One for cranking and one...
  5. SweeperForce

    Trim Question

    On this forum I was told that you need to be trimmed up to top off the hydraulic reservoir. However, Clymer says "Trim the outboard to the full down position." Also, it mentions using 10W-40 engine oil? Is that right? Thanks, Tom
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  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

    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...
  18. 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
  19. 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...
  20. SweeperForce

    Exhaust port

    Hello, I started my motor today because we are taking my boat camping tomorrow. After it got started and checked everthing, I noticed a very small amount of water leaking out from where the exhaust port plate and the block connect. I assume all I need is a gasket, right? How hard is this job...
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