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    Priming

    Before I made the maden voyage I had a hard time starting My 1990 Force 150. I had to manually prime the cylinders before it would start. Any ideas what is wrong? Thanks Bill Mc
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    Broken Skeg

    Yesterday I made my maden voyage with my new used boat powered by a 1990 150 Force. The boat and motor is the same combination pictured on the Clymers Force manual. Second pass on the lake I hit something, bent the prop and broke the skeg off. I've read the other posts here regarding this and...
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    Water Pump Housing

    I have a 1990 Force 150. I've been asking questions regarding pee holes, thermostats etc. Today I dropped the lower unit to change the impeller. What I found was a cracked housing damaged impeller. Is there a kit to relace the whole impeller housing. If so where do I get such a kit? If not...
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    Force 150 Thermostat

    I have a 1990 Force 150HP, new to me this spring. Like others here when I tested the boat there was no tell tale coming out only smoke coming from the two holes that look like nostrals. I'm going to change both the impeller and thermostat. The thermostat I got from iboats mega mall 18-3553...
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    Force 150 water flow

    I have ordered an impeller and a new thermostat. When they arrive they will be installed. My question is How long after starting my motor will it take for water to start coming out of the pee holes? Thanks Bill Mc
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    Thermostats?

    Does a 1990 Force 150 have a thermostat? If so, can they be bought at a Mercury dealer, what temp? thanks Bill Mc
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    Drain plug seals

    Where do you get the seals for the lower unit drain plugs.
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    Force 150 Water pressure gauge

    To be absolutely sure I'm pumping water I should install a pressure gauge. Where is the gauge placed on the 1990 150HP, where can I get one and is it like a car where the dial is on the dash? Thanks Bill McIntyre
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    Testing Force 150

    In March I bought a boat with a 1990 Force 150 on it. I started it last Sunday with hose and muffs attached. It started right away but I noticed no stream of water coming from the motor. Came home and checked out past posts regarding impellers. On some posts they talk of pee hole. Is the...
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    1990 Force 150HP and synthetic oil

    I've read past posts about synthetic oil and I'm left confused. Will a blend or 100% synthetic oil do harm to my Force 150?
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    1990 Force 150HP and synthetic oil

    I've read past posts about synthetic oil and I'm left confused. Will a blend or 100% synthetic oil do harm to my Force 150?
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    Pro Force Mechanic

    I live in Michigan near Detroit. I'm buying a used boat with a Force 150 on it. Is there a professional Force mechanic near where I live? Where do I get parts for the motor? Thanks Mac Attack :)
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    1990 Force 150HP

    I have the opportunity to buy a boat with a 1990 Force 150 on it. I need other Force owners opinions of this motor. Is it reliable, easy or hard to fix or find parts? Thanks Mac
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    Fish Finders

    What is a good Humingbird Brand fish finder for use in Lake Erie for walleyes?
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