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    Aftermarket In-Line Fuel Filter = Engine Damage

    I was recently discouraged from using an aftermarket in-line fuel filter because, "Those filters will cause fuel/oil separation resulting in major engine damage". So I thought I'd check around with the iboats group before instaling one. Anyone ever had an issue?
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    89, 85HP Force LU Slop Question

    Is it natural to have play or slop between the lower unit and the rest of the motor. If I hold my hand on the back of the motor, preventing the motor from moving, and grab the cavitation plate with the other hand, I can move the lower unit froward and aft about a 1/2 inch each way. Is this...
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    Hummingbird 565

    I bought me a hummingbird 565 about a month ago. It is detachable from the mount, like most all fish finders are. Before installing, I tested the connection of the detachable power and transducer cable to the head and thought to myself, the power cable seems to kinda fit loose. I installed and...
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    Homemade Boat Seats

    Has anyone ever made their own boat seats? I need two bench seats and since I've alreadt dumpped a ton of cash in this thing, I'm trying to cut some corners. Any advice on how to make some nice durable seats appreciated.
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    Overheat Buzzer Question

    I'm not sure how to wire up the overheat buzzer on my 89, 85hp Force. I know the orange wire goes to one side of the buzzer, but should I run hot or ground to the other? If I had to guess it would be ground.
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    My boat fell off the trailer on the interstate!

    I thought i'd share a story with you about me loosing my boat on the interstate 6 years ago in hopes that someone may learn from my mistakes. My wife and I, she was my girlfriend at the time, were headed back from a day of boating. I was on a major interstate and approaching a major...
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    Will test running high RPM on water hose cause damage to engine?

    I do not have a water tub to test run my engine with. Will running the engine in gear and at high RPM on a water hose cause damage to the engine? If so, what are the possible damages?
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    Is 1987 compatable with 1989?

    Are the parts from an 1987, 85hp Force compatable with a 1988, 85hp Force? In particular will the lower unit from an 87 bolt on the 89?
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    Force Manual, $100? No Way!!!

    I called a local dealer about getting me a manual for my 89, 85hp force and she told me she had one in stock for $84 and some change, $90 something after tax. Is this right? Do these manuals really go for that much or am I getting a 100% mark up? Anyone know where to get the manufacturers...
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    Water in Fuel Cell! -Help!

    I have water and trash in my fuel cell and naturaly the boat was bulit around the tank. I really dont want to run on a plastic tank so Im thinking of completely filling and flushing the tank with a water hose and pumping it back out with an electric fuel pump. I plan to repeat this until trash...
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    Trim Cylinder Rebuild Help

    I need to rebuild my trim cyl. Looks easy, anyone ever attempt? Have advice?
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    89,85HP Force-Loss of Propulsion

    I recently purchased a boat w/a 85 hp force. The first thing I did, before buying the boat, was have a mechanic check it out. I know little about boat motors. The mechanic said the engine checked out except slightly low compression in #2 cylinder, but he felt it would be OK and may come up. We...
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