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  1. SweeperForce

    Would gel coat help

    The underside of my hull ahd the gel coat worn off from the trailer. What would be the best way to fix this? Thanks, Tom
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    Is prop on right?

    Hello, I was tring to put my prop on today and it didn't look right. Below are pictures I took. Cab someone take a look and tell me what you think? Be hind the prop are what look like metal spacers, if I remove one of them it might fit better. The only thing is the spacer were on there when I...
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    Thermostat listing

    I'm in the midst of changing my water pump because when I started the motor nothing came out of the water jet on the outboard leg. My first thought is change the impeller, gaskets, and plate. While doing all this I should replace the thermostat. However there is no listing in iboats.com...
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    Impeller direction

    Hello, I am in the middle of replacing my water pump but I don't remember which way the fins on the impeller should face. Any help would be great. Thanks, Tom :confused:
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    Gel Coat

    Hello, I have a 1989 fiberglass 18 foot EbbTide v bottom. On the bottom on the boat from the bow to about the center the gel coat is been rubbed away by the trailer. Does this need to be repaired? Will it still be water tight in its current condition? If I need to repair it, how is it done...
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    Thermostat

    Hello, I'm have a hard time locating my thermostat. Attached is a picture of where I think it might be.
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    Gear oil change

    Hello, I have two questions Today I tried to replace my lower unit gear oil. I removed th top two screws one said vent and the other said fill. The screws had what looked like a washer or gasket of some sort which was all chewed up. Should I replace them? In order to drain the gear oil I...
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    Choke solenoid

    Hello, I was looking in my manual and a choke soleniod was listed for every motor except my 1989 150 horse. My choke is activated by pushing the key in while turning it. Did my motor not come with a ckoke soleniod? Thanks, Tom
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    Trim unit operation

    Hello, How does the trim and tilt system work? Can a motor stay tilted back even without a battery? I know it runs by hydraulics, but don't the battery power the rams. Thanks, Tom
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    Starter and trim problem

    Hello, Yesterday I attempted to start my motor after sitting the best of two years. I tilted the engine back to remove the transom saver, then tilted all the way down into a big bucket of water. To make sure everthing works I just turned the key without the choke engaged. The starter came up...
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    Skeg

    Helllo, I know there are alot of skeg post but I have a different question. Should have a new one welded on or can I just bolt on a skeg gaurd for now? Thanks, Tom
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    2 cycle oil tolerance

    Hello, What is the margin of error when mixing 50:1 two cycle outboard oil. If I need 12.8oz for 5 gallons and I put in 12.5 or 13oz will I have problems? The example above is about +/-2%. The motor is an '89. Thanks, Tom
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    Cfi

    Hello, I've been reading in here about people having carb problems, if my cowling has CFI in it that means its injected no carbs, right? 89 150 hp force outboard Thanks, Tom
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    Prop size

    Hello, I am going this weekend to look at a boat and test run the motor. The seller don't have a hose so I'm buying a sterilite container and filling it with water. What are the measurments of the lower end for a 1989 150 hp Force outboard? Will a 25 gallon measuring 24"L x 18W x 17"H work...
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    Old gas

    I'm buyibg a boat that hasn't been ran in 2 years. It is an 89 Force 150 hp 2 stroke. The boat has about half a tank around 8 gal. The guy said as long as the gas has oil in it, it is good. Sounds a little fishy to me. Also can I use syn oil in an old motor? Thanks, Tom
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    Tilt Lock

    Hello, In my travels over the internet I saw a sort of locking device while the motor is fully back. I have been instrusted to use a log or peice of wood to prop up the motor. I have to store my boat at a storage place during the week and plan to disconnect my battery. I rather not have my...
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    Engine Manufa.

    I recently purchased a 150 horse Force. It's a 1989 inline 5 cylinder. I can't get a straight answer anywhere. Can anyone tell me who made the Force, Mercury or Chrysler? Thanks Tom
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    New owner

    Hello, I just bought a 1989 EbbTide 180 with a Force 150 CFI outboard. The lower end has been rebuilt and new wires were installed a few years back. The boat and motor has been sitting and not ran for two years. Other than spark plugs what else should be replaced? Are there any filters or...
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