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    1989 175hp Mercury starting issue

    I have a 1989 Mercury 175hp oil system removed so premix gas and oil. I sometimes when I attempt to start the motor it acts like it has Hydrolic or starter is weak. It has back fired once. I had it on the lake last trip last year and started fine. Drift fished and 6 drifts started and ran fine...
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    1989 Mercury Black Max 175hp outboard Starter bolts torque specs

    Can someone share the bolt torque specs on starter for a 1989 Mercury Black max 175hp outboard?
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    1989 Force 125 hp Over heat alarm when put in gear

    I have a 1989 Force 125 hp outboard. Just started to have an issues with the over heat alarm coming on after running for a few minutes in Neutral and shifting into gear. When in neutral and running it pumps water great and is fine. But when shifted into gear the Over heat alarm comes on...
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    1989 Force 125hp propeller torque

    I have a single exhaust gearcase with two piece driveshaft that I had installed a kit to remove the shift shaft bellows. Now I am reinstalling the gearcase and will install the propeller. But at this point I can't find the proper torque for the propeller nut. Does anyone have the answer to this...
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    Question on winterizing a Mercury Blackmax outboard

    My 89 175 hp black max has the VRO removed, Pre mix 50:1 now. When winterizing would I ; In a water tank , Empty gas out of the carbs, hook up a pre mixed 50:1 and stabilizer added separate small tank of Gas. Remove carb cover on front or motor, Start Motor, let warm up. Spray fogging oil into...
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    How to Winterize a 1989 Mercury 175hp VRO removed.

    I have a 1989 Mercury 175hp outboard with VRO removed. I currently premix gas 50:1. I have winterized my previous Force 125hp which was very easy. But Mercury is a much different motor with VRO removed. I am looking for recommendations on proper Supplies and fluids to do the Winterization. And...
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    1989 Force 125 water pump torque values

    I have a Quicksilver FK 1202-1 Water pump kit. The plastic pump cap has printed 40 to 50 In lbs for the 1/4 nuts and only 15 in lbs for the 3/8 or 10 size smaller nut. My Shop book states 70 in lbs for the 1/4 nut size and nothing for the 3/8 or 10 size nut,( I have found a 120 Force video that...
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    Proper Fuel water separator for a 125 ho Force

    What is the correct fuel water separator for a 1988 Force 125 hp? Number? Type? I would like to use 3/8 fuel line if possible
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    Force 125 hp 1989 no water coming out the rear two vents at Higher speeds

    I have a 1989 Force 125 hp dual exhaust and at idle and low speeds there is A lot of water coming out of the two pee holes on the back of the motor. At higher speeds it stops. The impeller has been replaced. The gear case is not original , the original was a single exhaust. I believe the shop...
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    Force Propeller change

    I have a Force 1989 125hp . Changed gear case and it’s a little different. Old is single exhaust and gear ratio of 1.73. New gear case seems to be a 1991 or 2 Type B with thru exhaust. I believe it has a gear ratio of 1.93:1 . I was told it came off a 1989 Force 125hp. It may have but I believe...
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    Force 125 hp Gear case

    I have a 2302 Trophy Bayliner with twin 125 hp Force outboards. One gear case lost a seal last year and needs rebuilt. But in the mean time I purchased a replacement. Its off an 89 125 hp but has dual exhaust. It fits , but makes a problem for me as the old prop and hub hardware will not fit. I...
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    1992 150hp Evinrude VRO change to premix

    Were can I purchase a kit to change the VRO and swap it out for a premix set up? I want swap it out not modifiy the VRO to premix. It is a 1992 150 hp Evinrude. thanks for any help
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    92 evinrude xp150 carb bad gas leak

    I have a 92 xp 150 hp evinrude that had the carbs rebuilt. I went to use the boat over the weekend and the bulb would not pump up solid. Gas would however pump straight out of the second carb. I was told to take the carb off and take off the float area and blow through the carb from the opposite...
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    evinrude xp 150 hp identification?

    I have a evienrude 150hp xp I just bought. I am trying to find as much info on this as possible. I bought it from a guy in PA. He said is was a 1995 but I am not sure as it seems to not have a factory serial number on it . But I am not sure. How can I find out more info on this motor?
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    1984 150 hp evinrude long or short shaft?

    I have a 1984 evinrude mounted on th back of a 1984 19ft starcraft islander. How do I find out if it is a long shaft or a short shaft? The motor has very low compression and I am replacing it but I need to know the shaft size.
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    1984 19ft starcraft islander repower

    I have a 1984 150hp evinrude that I was told had only compression of 80 ,80 and 70,50 and would need rebuilt. The motor seemed to be a monster on the back of the boat. The boat is maxed out at 150hp. I wanted to repower the boat with a smaller Horse Power. I need help with all the knowledge out...
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    1984 19ft starcraft outboard transom

    I need some help, I am replacing my transom. I have the rear of the boat apart. I just found out the transom is in three pieces. Two on each side and one under them. The bottom board runs from side to side of boat and holds the outboard. Question, Can I or should I replace the three peices with...
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    Starcraft floor and transom seal

    I will be preparing my new floor and transom wood for future installation. What process does everyone recommend? I would like to paint on something that would soak in to the wood than a small glass over it. I have read a number of threads but still am not sure what is the best way. Looking for...
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    Outboard removal

    I need some help about removal of a 1984 150hp evenrude outboard before I start the rebuilding of my transom. I have a car engine puller to lift the motor off the transom but I do not see any spot to hook the motor to lift. I need the experts here to give me a hand on how I should go about...
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    1984 19 ft Starcraft islander outboard

    I need some help, I need as much information about replacing the floor and transom for my boat. I'm in need of any pictures and contacts for this project from those of you that have done this before. I have many questions about materials and rivets and bolts I should use. How should I start? I...
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