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  1. tg3690

    Artificial Intelligence parts finder

    The 30 something year old faucet in my shop's bathroom started dripping, so I took the old valve stem and seat/spring down to the local Ace hardware to see if I could find the parts.....had no idea what brand or model the faucet was. The Ace guy took a pic of the stem using their app.....the...
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    You gave me the same advice when I replaced my PH.....and that is exactly what I do......(y)
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    Force 70 HP - Full throttle in reverse but underpowered in forward

    Running it up to WOT at home......on the muffs....in gear? Or using a test wheel in a test tank?
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    How to take out rounded drain plug on force 85? Is there a way to drain without taking it out? Like pumping out the fluid maybe?

    Could maybe use an extractor a little larger than the stripped out hole, tap it in, twist it out. Corrosion shouldn't be an issue, being a lube plug.
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    How to take out rounded drain plug on force 85? Is there a way to drain without taking it out? Like pumping out the fluid maybe?

    It may be the type that uses an allen wrench to remove.....not a slotted type.
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    40hp shearing flywheel keys?

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    Nobody fishing?

    Those cats can smell seafood a mile away....lol.
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    (Chrysler 25 HP 1975) Outboard Motor 257HA

    Member "Nordin" may be able to answer questions about using automotive or alternate ignition parts on these motors.....you might PM him and ask.....
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    1989 85hp removed lower gear pivot screw

    Saved yourself a lot of unnecessary work......good job! (y)
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    1989 85hp removed lower gear pivot screw

    Might get lucky and get it back in.......but most have had to take the gear box apart to fix it. Long ago I had a screwdriver on that screw, thinking it was the drain plug.....but figured it out before screwing the pooch. Many have done it.....not the end of the world....just a lot of extra work.
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    ‘76 90hp Head cover sealing…

    No gasket for the cover....have used Permatex Optimum Grey with good results.....opinions vary on type of RTV to use.
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    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    That link I posted is probably the most important one on this forum......it's not a video and is easier to follow......ten steps to success. I keep a printed copy in my factory manual for easy reference. My manual says to set timing at 32 degrees.....the 30 degree setting came about to...
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    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    That link I posted is called a "link n sync".....it gives an orderly method of setting up the carbs and timing.....I would follow that post to the letter in the order given. It sets up the engine to achieve good idle and full rated RPM. (y) To find 30 degrees you can get a new timing sticker...
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    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/synchronizing-carbs-and-timing-on-a-75-150-chrysler-or-early-force.420505/ This link is from the stickies at the top of this forum.....more detailed info for setting the mixture screws.....#10 is very important according to Frank A. (RIP).
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    1983 Force 50 hp Parts

    If you have part numbers, look on ebay....you might find a parts manual for your motor there too. If not, marineengine.com and Crowley have exploded parts diagrams with most part numbers listed and they carry some of the parts. Franz marine is a good source for parts and info...as well as...
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    Questions about trims

    I see this is the second time the floor has rotted. Putting a new deck over rotten structure is cosmetic at best. I would drill some core samples in the stringers and transom just to be sure. If the wood shavings come out dark and wet....you got rot. If light colored and dry, probably ok...
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    Questions about trims

    You might check MasterTech marine or Franz Marine for a new motor....doubt that one you have is any good.
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    Questions about trims

    I would bet that motor is toast......also, if the boat is the same year as the engine, 1976, and been sitting outside uncovered for 47 years, with a rotten floor.....then the stringers and transom are probably rotten too. Assuming this is an old fiberglass boat....they rot from the bottom...
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    Questions about trims

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/awakening-a-sleeping-outboard-by-boatbuoy.158032/ This should be a good link....
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    Questions about trims

    Was it sitting outside uncovered with the cap like that? Looks really corroded in that pic.......https://forums.iboats.com/threads/awakening-a-sleeping-outboard-by-boatbuoy.158032/ Check out this link for the rest of the motor, since it sat for 27 years.
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