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  1. tg3690

    Does this timing advance rod (1985 50HP) look factory? Should it be bent like this?

    This was the one on my old power head.....
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    Motor dies then won't start

    No automatic shut off on these.....that's what the buzzer is for.....to warn YOU to shut it off. You can test the warning buzzer by grounding the thermoswitch with a screw driver to a spark plug with the key on.
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    Is this article true? I have had pretty good luck with Force motors.

    Unfortunately, Chrysler and Force will always be regarded as junk motors by the majority of folks out there.....which is a good thing if you like them, you can buy a parts motor pretty cheap, or even one in running condition if you look around. I can usually count on getting some comments at...
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    Throttle/Shift Cables

    Nordin, Jiggz, oldboat1...appreciate your input for sure. Ran out of time yesterday. Will measure my old cables and order new ones. Nordin, my factory manual only talks about the remote control itself...nothing about the cables. If I get in trouble will definitely PM you for those...
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    Throttle/Shift Cables

    Thanks Nordin....the old ones look good to me. If I put these new cables on exactly the same as the original ones, do you think I will have to adjust the shift shaft setting?
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    Throttle/Shift Cables

    Thanks guys.....never replaced cables before. Will I reuse the end connectors from the old cables? Manual says nothing about this. Total noob on this one.
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    Throttle/Shift Cables

    https://ww2.iboats.com/3300-Xtreme-Control-Cable-9-SeaStar-Solutions/dm/cart_id.020854931--session_id.761200000--view_id.169418 Found these on this site.....will these work?
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    Throttle/Shift Cables

    Have never had to mess with my cables before.....until now. Anybody know a good place to get them? What kind...etc. Thanks.
  9. tg3690

    Rivian launching boat

    Their website claims it can handle 3+ feet of water with no problems.....but if using it off-road will have to have a charging station nearby. Haven't seen too many charging stations out in the middle of nowhere.....maybe find a campground nearby with 50 amp service.....rent a campsite and plug...
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    120 hp tachometer

    Depends on how many poles your stator has. Count them to be sure.
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    Erratic Timing Light Reading on '96 Force 120

    " What's interesting is that the starter disengages within 2 seconds." That could be the sign of a weak starter.....Is yours the original starter or an aftermarket one?
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    Best water separator

    Should do the job. (y)
  13. tg3690

    Force 85 hp Help Disassembling lower end.

    Back in 1998 I had a screwdriver on that screw, broke it loose, then thought about it.....consulted the manual, then tightened it back down. Almost screwed the pooch on that one. Lol
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    Automotive Ground Straps

    Thanks for that link....they have exactly what I would need. (y)
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    Automotive Ground Straps

    Makes perfect sense....that heavy wire is not very flexible and more expensive. Thanks for the input.
  16. tg3690

    Automotive Ground Straps

    So just to be clear.....if I used 2-4 ga copper wire it would just be "comparable" and not better than the flat woven copper straps?
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    Automotive Ground Straps

    Guess my 10 gauge idea was a little on the light side.....so we are talking about battery cable size wire then. Well that's why I got on here and asked before making any changes. May just clean up the old ones real good and reuse them. Or buy original type replacements. Thanks for your...
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    Automotive Ground Straps

    Most ground straps on trucks/cars are the flat, woven copper ones. Am in the process of checking/cleaning the grounds on my older RV and was thinking about replacing them with regular coated wire, maybe 10 gauge with weather proof ring terminals, instead of buying the woven copper ones. Is...
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    85 Force delayed stall at WOT

    This thread reminds me of some advice I got after swapping out my PH....the man from Sweden said "Maintain it well and not run the hell out of it". Great advice right there....
  20. tg3690

    Force 50 turns over but wont run

    Nice lookin boat.....if you haven't already done it I would start by putting a new impeller in it and changing the LU lube (check for water contamination). That way if/when you get it running it won't overheat and cause some serious damage. Then check the compression and do a spark test. If it...
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