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    Bad Stator? Please read.....

    I have a 1983 85HP Force that is no longer charging. Have been doing some troubleshooting and so far this is what I found. Rectifier tests good. (Replaced last year with one from Radio Shack) All grounds and connections cleaned and look good. On to the stator test...and heres where there seems...
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    Why????.......

    I know new software takes some getting used to the changes and things in different places, but one thing that Ive noticed drives me crazy. Say I go to, for example, the "general boating' forum and I scroll down the page looking for topics to read. I get through reading that page and decide to go...
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    Idea for a new Forum Category

    Many of the car forums I frequent have car cleaning and detailing forums....was thinking a forum for cleaning and detailing questions and discussions for boats would be nice to have here. Just a thought......
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    Prop Re-Hub Near St Petersburg Florida?

    I have a Stainless Steel Prop for a 1985 Force 85hp. Problem is it has a spun hub. I stopped by west marine and asked them and they said they can send it out and price to re-hub and recondition starts at $160. Seemed high to me since the prop is in great shape and all I want done is the...
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    What do you use to lube the steering rod that goes into the tilt tube?

    Last year I replaced my tilt tube because the one that was on the boat didnt have any O-rings in it. This led to a constant battle with frozen steering. After replacing the tilt tube the issue is gone, but I have noticed that the marine grease I have been using to lube the rod gets caked and...
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    Replacing Lower Unit---Couple Of Questions

    If anyone has followed my previous couple threads you would have seen my issues with my locked up lower unit and then the problem of removing it from the engine. (1986 85HP Force) I went ahead and bought a real nice looking lower unit from the local marine salvage here in St Pete Florida. As I...
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    New Problem--Cant drop lower unit

    As I posted in my other thread...forward and reverse stopped working on my 86' 85hp force: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=553687 Today my brother and I decided we would drop the lower unit. We have a manual and read some posts on here to make sure we wouldnt miss anything. After...
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    Reverse And Forward Problems-'86 Force 85HP---Please Read

    Decided to take out my 86 Bayliner Capri with a 86 Force 85hp engine. This would be the first time the boat has been used all season. Decided to put it on muffs and start it at home this week and let it run for a bit. As usual it started right up and ran fine. Fast forward to today, before going...
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    How can I attach 2 gas tanks to one motor?

    I have looked on line but couldnt find anything. I have 2 6.5 gallon tanks on my bayliner. When one runs out I switch to the second tank. Is there any way to have both tanks 'jumpered'? Or would I have to use an in-line valve of some kind to manually make the switch instead of unplugging one...
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    Strange Intermittent Starting Problem

    I have a mid 80's Force 85HP that has been really reliable, except.....a strange starting issue once in a while. And it always seems to happen as follows: When I first put it in the water it starts right up, usually first, maybe at worst second turn of the key. It then runs great all day until...
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