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    surge brake help

    Hey guys. i disconnected my surge brakes because they always locked up, and my pop up is light, so it tows real easy. Can i move the locking pin to the reverse mode, and put a bolt behind it to lock it in place? Right now it still wants to move when i go forward or reverse and makes a noise...
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    trim tabs on ebay

    figured i would post this here and see if someone is interested.<br /><br />brand new in box.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4642004060&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT <br /><br /><br />sorry if this is not allowed. please delete if it is. thanks
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    98 force 120 gear oil milky

    did some searching on this and there were a lot of different answers.<br /><br />when i winterized this year, i changes the gear oil out. it wasnt real runny, but quilte thick and yellowish looking. i couldnt tell if it was water or nut. i had the powerhead rebuilt last year and supposively...
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    exhaust boot

    ok, i spent a couplte of hours trying to help my brother out today replacing his exhauist boot. he heard there was a way to do it without taking off the out drive. is there? we sure tried everything i could think of, and no luck.<br />thanks guys<br /><br />oh, its a 19 1/2' wellcraft...
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    dock problem

    well, i splashed today!!! felt good to be out after the rebuild. she perred like a kitten and i was getting around 12 -15 psi on the water pressure gauge at all times.<br /><br />ok, so i put the boat in near my brothers, and take her to her berth. i pull into the dock, and the weight on...
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    adding light to warning alarm

    ok, i tested my warning alarm since i have just gotten my 98 force 120 rebuilt. it is lame, ill never be able to hear it underway. i just bought a small light that i can just screw into my dash. do i just take the two wires and tap into the two wires from the warning buzzer?<br /><br />i...
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    dsc and furuno gps

    i recently installed a unidens oceanus dsc chf radio. i already have a furuno gp-30. im confused as to what wires i need to connect to make these things link. the instructions, to me, are kind of weak. <br /><br />also, what should i expect these to do wile connected? will my coordinates...
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    new gauges and teak done!

    well, some bottom painting aqnd ill be ready to hit the water!!!<br /><br />i have a portable gas tank on for now because i got my powerhead rebuilt, and im using it to do the break in.<br /><br />its an ftp, so feel free to dload.<br /><br /> ftp://boat:pics@67.81.94.167
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    water pressure

    well, i installed the water pressure gauge todya on my 98 force 120 hp. at idle i am getting about 5 psi. i do have ****ty water pressure at my house, so maybe that effects it, but is 5 ok at idle?<br /><br />thanks
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    warning buzzer

    just ahd my 1998 merc force 120 rebuilt, and i am adding a water pressure gauge tomorrow, but i also noticed there wa no warning buzzer, unless i dont see it. can someone point me in the right direction to find one?<br /><br />thanks
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    rebuild complete!!!

    well, i got the call today that my 98 force 120 is ready!! i cant wait.<br /><br />i know the break in ratio is 25:1, so here is my dilema. i have fuel already in the tank that he tested and says is fine. i dont know exactly how much fuel is in there though. i know i have a 43 gallin tank...
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    adding trim tabs

    ive been researching again (usuuall means im looking to spend money) and i am wondering if it would be worth it for me to put trim tabs on my boat. <br /><br />i have a 1984 wellcraft 180 fisherman (problably very heavy) they say you get better gas mileage and would help me plane out...
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    what temp range for temeratur gauge?

    i have a 1998 merc force, and want to know what temp range i need for the gauge. do you guys suggest putting one in?<br /><br />i already ordered a 30 psi water pressure gauge. is that enough, or shoul d i add temp also?
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    new thermostat

    ok, i want to order a new thermostat because i will be getting my boat back from the rebuild next weekend!! wahoo!!<br /><br />where do you guys order yours, and what temp range shoul i get?<br /><br />its a 1998 force 120 (sport jet?) just heard that today when i was looking for parts.
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    wellcraft parts

    anyone know a good place to get original parts for my 1984 wellcraft cc? i would love to replace anything thats broken with original parts. im having a hard time getting the newer inspection ports to match up (screw hole wise)<br /><br />there has to be a place somewhere
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    T tops

    anyone ever make thier own or have plans on them? i would love to save my friend some cash and have one built
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    after rebuild, i need some suggestions

    ok, i am bringing my force 120 1998 down to get rebuilt within the next couple of days.<br /><br />when i get it back and all is in order, i plan on adding a water pressure gauge.<br /><br />possibly a temp gauge, but i have heard most of the time they are incorrect. <br /><br />i will...
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    Brand new out of box force outboards?

    well, as with my other post, i am still calling around to get prices for a rebuild on my 99 120hp, and this guy tells me he can get me brand new force motors never used for $3000.00<br /><br />anyone ever here if this?
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    price on powerhead rebuild

    ok guys, i have a 1998 force 120 that i dont want to let sit in my driveway for another season. i was getting water in one of the cylanders, had it checked by a local mechanic (friend) and he said it needed a rebuild. i got a price today, which includes<br /><br />Removal and Installation...
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    1999 force 120hp

    hey guys. i have been killing myself over my engine for the past year. what started out being a exhaust cover problem, turned into being getting water into one of the cylanders forcing me into deciding to sell my boat. i have never worked on a marine engine before, but i am no dummy. i...
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