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  1. SweeperForce

    Backfires

    Hello, Last weekend I did a test using a tub of water. I had water covering the water intake and covering half of the exhaust trim tab. As I tryed to start, the motor turned over and it ran for about one second then a loud backfire and shut off. So I tryed again, the same thing happend. So I...
  2. SweeperForce

    Solar charger

    Hello, I heard alot of debate in here about the worth or worthlessness of solor power battery charger'. I keep my boat at an RV/camper and boat storage. I only launch my boat once a week. The other 6 days it just soaks up the sunlight. I would like to keep my battery topped off and ready to...
  3. SweeperForce

    Recticfier problem

    I think I might have a recticfier problem. My battery rests at 12.2 volts with motor off. At idle I still get 12.2 volts. I get no charging I'm pretty sure my tach works, when I turn on my acc the tach pegs zero. However when the motor is running the tach still sits at zero Thanks, Tom
  4. SweeperForce

    Trouleshot tach

    Hello, I can't find the right kind if info on here so I thought I'd make a new post. My tach doesn't work. What is the best way to find out if it's the wire or the tach. And what is the wire color? Thanks , Tom
  5. SweeperForce

    On board charger

    Hello, I got a bit of a confusions about charger the get rechaged from the moter. The reason I am only running one battery is someone on here told me the my Force 150 may not be able to charge 2 batteries. However I don't want to be stranded so I want to buy a charger the hooks up to you...
  6. SweeperForce

    Battery on/off switch

    Hello, I have been read some of the older post, but I would like to have a definate answer. Do I put the on /off switch inline with the positve wire between the battery and the strater solinoid but closer to the battery? Thanks, Tom
  7. SweeperForce

    Hi Idle screw

    Re: Hi Idle screw Ok, I think I found the screw. I'll post a picture of make sure I found the right one. Thanks for all the help. Tom
  8. SweeperForce

    Hi Idle screw

    Hello, I was told in here if I want to lower my idle there is a screw adlustment. The only screw that makes sense is the one with the arrow pointing to it in the photos I attached. With this lower my idel speed? Thanks, Tom
  9. SweeperForce

    Tach

    Hello, First off I'd like to say that I really like this forum, best around. And I would really like to shop at iboats.com to support the forum but their website is less than helpful. I've been looking at getting a new tach but they do not list what poles are. Not only tachs but a bunch of...
  10. SweeperForce

    Adding 2nd battery

    Hello, I've seen boat having multi batteries with a swith to select one or the other and even an off switch. Do they make a kit to buy of is this a homemade job. How hard are these to put in? Thanks, tom
  11. SweeperForce

    Amperage

    Hello, Does anyone know what the amps pull during a cold start? I am upgrading my main power wire to 4 gauge. I also like to put in an in-line fuse. I just don't know what size. I need to account for the trim power used too. But I guess no one would trimming while starting. Thanksd for any...
  12. SweeperForce

    Hi idle

    Hello, The other day I fired up my motor to test the water pump. All was well except the idle was kind of fast. After about ten minutes the motor was warmrd up and I thought the idle would slow down. I'm afraid if I put it into gear I could damage the drivetrain. Where is the idle speed...
  13. SweeperForce

    Stator

    Hello, I an wondering if someone in here knows how many poles my altenator has. My tach doesn't work and I don't know if it ever did. So I am just going to replace it. Where goes the tach wire connect to the motor and what color is it? My boat isn't here, I won't able to go out to it for a...
  14. SweeperForce

    Smoking

    Hello, I have recently replaced my water pump, new fuel lines, new plugs, 92 octane fuel with syn blend 2 cycle oil mixed at 50:1. After I got her running today there was a lot of smoke. At 3/4 thottle it looked like someone turned on a fog machine. This motor has not been ran for two years...
  15. 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
  16. SweeperForce

    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...
  17. SweeperForce

    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...
  18. SweeperForce

    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:
  19. SweeperForce

    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...
  20. SweeperForce

    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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