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    1972 mercury, model 110 9.8h.p. outboard motor wire size?

    Can anyone tell me the size and type of wiring that was used on the 1972 mercury, model 110, 9.8h.p. outboard motors? This outboard motor has the points type ignition. Thanks. max!
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    Inboard Electric Motor?

    Would it be possible to repower my 20ft v bottom fiberglass boat, weight about 1700 lbs with a single deep cycle battery and a dc electric motor useing an automobile altenator run off a pulley on the electric motor to keep the battery charged as the boat is being used? What kind of speed and...
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    #1 and #3 fire weak! What causes it? Anybody know?

    1989 125 hp Force Outboard. What would (most likely) cause the #1 and #3 cylinders to fire weak or not fire at all. I've seen this asked several times while searching the different forums, but I haven't been able to determine exactly what causes the problem or in my case solve it so far and my...
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    1989 125 Force Spark ?

    1989 125 Force Spark Problem! Cylinders 1 and 3 have a constant but weak spark and the motor is misfiring on those cylinders. Cylinders 2 and 4 have a constant strong spark at all times. I changed out the stator with a new one when I first got the boat a few summers ago and that didn't help...
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    Temporary Protective coating for fiberglass question?

    I'm useing "polyester resin" to do the fiberglass work on the gunwales of my boat and have run out of time for finishing the glass work by the 4th due to work and other things. Is there a "temporary coating" that I can put on the gunwales over the poly that will help protect the family and...
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    Chrysler Boat 105 Chrysler Outboard and Trailer Question

    I can buy a Chrysler boat with a 105h.p. Chrysler Outboard and trailer, it appears clean and complete, I don't know the year or much else about it but I do like the lines, has that humped contour along the top and short rounded windsheild and says CHRYSLER on the side of the boat, says something...
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    What's it called?

    A flexable tool used in boat building maybe four feet in length or longer used for transfering shapes to be cut in plywood or lumber? Serves the same purpose as a wooden batten but after contoured it will hold it's shape for transfer to lumber. Thanks! max!
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    89 125 Force Outboard! Faint Tick!

    I ran my 1989 125 Force Outboard on muffs in the yard for the first time since replacing and rebuilding both carbs. When I ran the motor with the hood off I noticed a "faint ticking" that I didn't recall hearing before, sounds like it may be in the flywheel area of the motor behind the top...
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    Steering cable question

    Have rack and pinion steering on my boat, lately there is resistance when turning the steering wheel in either direction. There is a stiff spot in the steering cable about a foot and a half behind the rack itself about six inches long where it turns to go under the deck from the console to the...
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    Barnacle removal?

    Boat set in brackish water for three or so years and is full of barnacle's, anyone know of a safe non toxic product to remove the spats on my fiberglass boat without damaging the gelcoat? There are hundreds of them some are small 1/4" in diameter all the way up to 5/8 of an inch in diameter...
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    Force outboard Trigger Question

    How are the triggers made up on Force outboard motors? Is there any oil sealed inside or is it wiring only or both? If there is oil inside and it were to leak out would it cause a no fire situation of the cylinder's, anyone know? Thank's! max!
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    89maxum cuddy/to bowrider/to center console conversion

    This is a boat that started out as a 20 foot cuddy cabin that had set for about 12 years, the deck had rotted but the stringers and transom seemed to be in good condition. I first converted the cuddy to a bowrider and after a couple years I decided to convert the boat to a center console! I...
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    Fuel recirculation gaskets/ 1989 125 h.p. Force

    Can't find the (fuel recirculation gaskets) for my 89 125hp Force outboard. Have searched and thought I found them and in both cases the companies couldn't get them, have searched everywhere I can think of, anyone have an idea where I might locate them? Thank's in advance for your help! max!
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    Proper way (Tool) to remove stuck engine gaskets?

    What's the best way to remove a stuck gasket on a Force outboard motor? Removed the fuel recirculation system covers on my 125 Force to clean the screens and a partial layer of the bottom gasket stuck to the engine surface. The top came off clean, the one easy to get to. The aluminum is soft and...
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    3cylinder 25 hp Force huh?

    Never heard of a 3 cylinder 25 until I ran across one in my clymer manual today. Anybody know the story on the 3 cylinder 25 hp Force outboard?
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    89 Force 125hp flywheel magnet questions

    Flywheel magnet on my 89 125 Force is the band type. Can it loose it's strength over time and cause the engine to miss? Can this band type magnet be purchased new as a replacement? Thanks! Have a great afternoon! max:)
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    150hp Force Outboard/ Opinions Please!

    I'm curious about the 150hp Force, what's it's reputation? Are any parts off of other horsepower engines interchangeable to the 150 or do they stand alone? Sorry wrong place just realized it!
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    Boysen Reeds for 1989 125hp. Force?

    Single stage or dual stage Boysen Reeds? Which would give the best results in a 1989 125hp Force? Are there any other things that need to be changed along with changing reeds? I understand Boysen reeds raise the rpm a little, any concern there in an older motor? I would mostly be interested in...
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    1989 Force 125hp. carb inlet valve seat question?

    Does anyone know if the inlet valve seats on the 1989 125hp Force carb is a press in, screw in or is it made as part of the carb? The inlet valve looks to be brass so Im guessing press in, there's no screw driver slot in it! Inlet needles are rubber tipped so do the inlet valve seats really ever...
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    1989 Force 125h.p. Flywheel Magnet Question?

    My 89 Force flywheel magnet is the band type that glues to the inside of the flywheel! It has about a 3/16 in. gap or so where the ends meet. Is this correct or should it touch together at the ends? And what would be the negative effects if it's not right the way it is? Should it be replaced...
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