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    Just installed all new lights and wiring, question on ground

    Ok my lights work if i connect a bare wire(sparks) from the vehicle to trailer or have it hooked up via the hitch. Should'nt lights work if i plug in harness (without hitching up trailer and truck).
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    what would a hotter plug do on my motor?

    The plugs always seem to carbon up and have oil on them. Would it be worth checking the timing of this motor? And how easy is static test, im going to need a helper to crank starter correct,ground plugs,shine on test area. Is the static test 2 degrees off someone on youtube mentioned...
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    Just upped my idle 1000 rpm on muffs with cover on

    Does this seem ok? I thought 700rpm was needed while in gear
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    found an add for 1976 115hp johnson used five times

    No pictures or anything but is 115hp any good? Wants $1500 for the motor, my current boat 96 starcraft fishmaster 170 with 96 75hp force. Im not inlove with the force lol only one carb for three cyl. Will this johnson bolt up to the predrilled mercury force locations? Also can i keep current...
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    my motor looses fuel presure

    Its good most time but if i park the boat fuel goes back down from fuel pump, filter goes clear. Anything i should checkout? The recirculating thingy in block looks like theres nothing in it. Also the motor sometimes stalls at lake while sitting at dock. Im going to check timing first time...
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    Any way to adjust timming without tools

    I have no test light, last year i adjusted the idle up with some screw. It still shakes little bit stalls out but runs ok all out.
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    replacing my fuel bulb with moeller brand what size?5/16 or 3/8s

    I bought 3/8s cabellas out 5/16s universal
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    Anyone have pictures of 75hp merc fuel bulb female and male connectors

    Ive got a 96 force that runs fuel line from the tank direct to fuel pump lol guess to save $25 bucks. I want to change this to mercury style what would i need? I assume i would need to drill for female part
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    Do all outboards have the same bracket holes for transom my force 13 across below 10

    Approx measurement i did its slightly larger than 13 on top. No one has information on bolt pattern specs on web? I figure any 90hp mercury will fit?
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    Need advise fast, purchased a 1988 90hp mariner

    Im buying sight unseen for $1000, its dirty and been sitting in a field for five years. He said everything is great except prolly old fuel so a rebuild of carbs,fuel pump a must im guessing. Well today he tells me the power tilt is stuck and wont go back up. Should i expect him to come off...
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    1988 mariner 90hp

    Im looking at purchasing this motor, will it bolt in place of my 199675hpforce? I want to make sure i wont have to drill anything. Motor has been sitting for five years. Can i reburb this unit new carb kits,fuel kits,lines,impeller,paint? Whats something like this worth?
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    What size fuel line under engine cover? Also will vw beetle fuel filter be ok?

    5/16ths or 3/8s fuel line, i have local houseofhose will any fuel line work.
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    Grr engine stalled yesterday

    Ok i installed a new water impeller,fuel pump diaphram,adj idle. She ran super on muffs then i decided to take to lake and she stoped on me. Once i primed the bulb a few times she ran great again. Could there be an air leak? Should the fuel level drop and go back in tank? Is there a check...
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    What impeller kit do i need 1996 75hp

    crowley marine and marine store at iboats doesnt show my model or year. Also mercurymarine is no longer going older than 98. I had an extra impeller from 02 i installed but found the exhaust gasket was blackened real good it should be orange. Any problem with this leaking? My outboard pees...
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    just changed out my fuel pump diaphram rebuild what a difference

    I also adjusted the idle screw in a small amount. Now the fuel filter fills up fast. Anyone contemplating this should just get ordering now. This is my third fuel pump including a Mercury 80hp i had with oil injection. Im going to order a few as spare parts. Guy at marina said he changes...
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    Going to change out fuel pump diaphram, why should i try and brake platic thingy then

    reinsert the broken plastic back in check valve? Im worried about doing this as it might damage the plastic clear thingy. The last time i did this i belive i just cut the white insert with razor then poped back in.
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    Can i repower my boat? I could purchase cherry picker

    I guess harbor freight has a cheap tool i could buy and use. My current 75hp force by mercury doesnt seem to big maybe i could yank off by hand? Im looking at Yamaha 90hp carb 2 stroke brand new around $5k which i can swing. Will this work with my current quicksilver guages. Id like to do...
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    thinking about selling my force and picking up a new 90hp tohatsu maybe 115hp

    Im looking for the lowest priced tilt,trim motor. Would i need new controls
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    my 75hp force starts up but dies after ideling 3 minutes

    I replaced the fuel pump diaphram kit about 5 years ago maybe 6. If i pump it right about when its gonna stop running she will keep going. Then i can run full throttle for awhile stop and fish then go to start sometimes its not a problem others no start.
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    I want super fisherman 180

    Id really like to find a new non current for a decent price maybe without the engine so i could repower with some old junker.
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