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    Welsh plug sealer.

    Re: Welsh plug sealer. Thanks for the replies. A local marine mechanic mentioned using nail polish. I was not sure if he was being serious or not but sounds like he must have meant it. Jerry, I’ve never put this type of plug in before so any advice would be appreciated. I may have...
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    Welsh plug sealer.

    I am just about to fit a new welsh plug to the top of the carby. I noticed the old on was covered with a clear sealing compound. Does anyone know what I should be using to seal the new plug?
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    1998 Force 75

    Re: 1998 Force 75 I have the same motor as you. Had it for 3? years. It took me about 6 months to get it sorted out in the beginning. Partly my lack of knowledge and partly things needing to be bought up to standard on the motor. It kept stalling intermittently at idle. Usually at the worst...
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    Possible clogged cooling system. 1998 75hp

    Re: Possible clogged cooling system. 1998 75hp Dropped the LU and removed the thermostat today. This is what I found. Back flushed and removed what I could find. Replaced the impeller. (Thanks for the suggestion Jerry). Tell Tail is back to normal and water is getting to the prop through...
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    Smoke from carb?

    My engine has had a miss for a while now (more noticeable when cold) 1998 75 hp. Comp 140 all. New fuel pump and filters. Cleaned carby. Timing set to 32 static. Set at 30 degrees ststic the miss was still there. New plugs today ( seems better but I?m not convinced.). Checked for spark with a...
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    Possible clogged cooling system. 1998 75hp

    The motor is a 1998 75 hp Force. I managed to run aground Saturday night on a bar made of course grit and stone. Luckily only doing 4 knots. It took the shine off the gear case and most of the paint of the prop. The grit was quite abrasive. Pushed the boat off the bar, restarted, checked the...
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    1998 Force 75 hp fuel pump and carb rebuilt question

    Re: 1998 Force 75 hp fuel pump and carb rebuilt question Hi dt4ever, I have the same motor. Yes you will have to do a “link and sync” after you clean the carbie. Easy to do on this motor as you only have one carbie to worry about. You will need to remove the idle adjustment screw to clean...
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    450hh small weep hole in lower unit?

    Re: 450hh small weep hole in lower unit? Hi MNfuncpl, I have circled the hole I think you are talking about in your photo. I have also attached a couple of photos of my motor (1998 75). It has a drain hole similar to yours that lets water out of the mid leg. This only happens when it is...
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    Force 70Hp Ready for Summer???

    Re: Force 70Hp Ready for Summer??? Here is a list I use for servicing. Probably would not need to do all the things on the list. I find it helpful as it reminds me of what I need to check.
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    HELP!!!!! location of choke on 98 Force 50 hp

    Re: HELP!!!!! location of choke on 98 Force 50 hp This is a 1998 75 hp. Use a new grummet if the old one is worn. The worn grummet can allow the solenoid to touch the intake manifold and wear through the wires.
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    Almost there

    Re: Almost there Good to hear the motor is running! We need to find out where the power is coming from. You will need a multi meter set to Volts DC. Test 1 With the battery connected and the ignition switch turned to the "ON" position (Not turned all the way as if trying to engage the...
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    '84 FORCE 85hp. dead. help?

    Re: '84 FORCE 85hp. dead. help? Well your starter seems OK then. If you tried with the battery out of the boat and the key in the off position the motor will not start. Have you tried fitting the battery back into the boat and starting as you would normally? There is a circuit breaker that...
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    '84 FORCE 85hp. dead. help?

    Re: '84 FORCE 85hp. dead. help? Hi casejeep, Below is a reply to another post that had the same problem as you. I?d start by trying to isolate the problem. Test the starter first after you are sure the battery is OK. Have your battery tested to make sure it is OK. With the ignition OFF and...
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    Carb Venturi 1998 75 hp

    Just working on my carbie and wondered if the venturi is facing in the correct direction. I have look online but can not find any diagrams that show it clearly.
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    95 Force 70 tach installation

    Re: 95 Force 70 tach installation Hi Bobby You will need an earth, positive and a signal wire to get the tacho working. On the wiring diagram I have of your motor the signal wire is grey. It comes from the rectifier/ regulator on the outboard and travels to the forward control box. Have a...
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    Low unit oil change question for 90 HP Force

    Re: Low unit oil change question for 90 HP Force I have a 1998 75 which has a similar setup. The two top holes are at the same height rather than staggered. I fill from the bottom using a pump with a one way valve until oil comes out one of the top holes. Then let it sit for about half an hour...
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    1998 75 hp mis when cold.

    I have a 1998 75hp Force that kicks or misses a couple of times quite violently when cold at the start of the day. It runs well otherwise and idles fine from then on. New plugs, done the link and sync, fuel is fresh, new hoses, fuel pump rebuilt about 18 months ago, new wiring loom...
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    Disconnected wires on 1998 75HP

    Re: Disconnected wires on 1998 75HP I found a problem on my motor that my be worth checking. The bolt that holds the choke solenoid has a rubber grummet that wares over time allowing the wires to rub on the intake manifold. I caught mine just in time and repaired them with heat shrink. I...
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    End play in tilt mechanism

    I have a 1998 75 hp Force with a single ram tilt. I was checking something at the back of the boat and grabbed the skeg to help get up and it made a click sound. To cut a long story short I traced it to the pin in the top of the tilt ram that connects it to the motor. It looks OK. No corrosion...
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    Overheat Alarm

    I?m having a problem with the overheat buzzer on my 1998 75 hp Force. It makes a weak buzzing sound intermittently. I?m still trying to track down when it happens. I have just replaced the main engine wiring loom because the plug at the back of the motor has corroded internally. I thought this...
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