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    Broke something while "trying" to diagnose something

    While trying to diagnose my no spark issue, I broke off a screw on this thing I have pictured on here.Can someone tell me what it is so I can order a new 1? This is on a 1987 Force 125 hp. https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=E967CB034CF9533F!24197&authkey=!AF6ZcZud2mRYuY8&v=3&ithint=photo%2cjpg
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    1987 Force 125 hp won't start

    I've been posting on here about one problem or another about this particular motor. I have corrected everything up to this point, Now I have hit another roadblock, When I turn the key to start, the starter turns the flywheel, but nothing else. So not sure what to check next. The choke seems to...
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    Are boat ignition keys unique

    I have somehow managed to lose the ignition keys for my 1987 Force 125 hp outboard. So i need to know if I can just purchase an ignition switch and use the keys it comes with, or do I need to install the new ignition?
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    125 hp Force trim and tilt pump not working

    Before I go out an buy a new trim and tilt pump motor, I thought about asking here first. the pump I have is not doing anything when I press the up or down. Not a click, nothing. So I was wondering what I need to check first to see if this one is dead or just something is dead somewhere else.
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    Force 125 won't start

    I've got a Force 125 hp that will not start. I replaced the ignition switch and charged the battery. I checked the interlock switch, but still get nothing. Not sure what to check next.
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    static from my truck radio

    I have a '94 Silverado that has the stock radio in it. The radio in this struck used to work perfectly, but about 1 month ago, I started getting nothing but static from it. Once in a while I can get a station with a bunch of static, but when I change the station it will be the same axact station...
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    Looking at a 96 SeaDo XP

    I am looking at buying a 96 SeaDo XP. I went and looked at it on Sunday, and took it for a test on the water. We cranked it many times and it fired up each time with no problems. It would also idle with no issues. But when I went to give it some gas, it would not get any power and would...
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    Motorguide brute 550 does not work

    I was out on the lake lst week and never had an issue with my trolling motor. But on Sunday I went back out and nothing. I checked everything that I know to check but have found nothing: breakers, connections, wires, batteries... I even went as far as to replace the speed switch with a new one...
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    My Suzuki dies when I put it into gear

    I have a an '89 Suzuki DT 200. Lately I have been having this issue where I will start up the motor but it dies when I try to put it into gear. After a while it will work just fine and it runs like a scalded dog. But it can make for a hairy situation when I am up against the wind and I am trying...
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    My Suzuki is not recharging my battery

    Hey yall! It seems that my '89 200DT is not recharging my battery. What do I need to look/fix in this case? Your help would be appreciated.
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    My Suzuki is not recharging my battery

    Hey yall! It seems that my '89 200DT is not recharging my battery. What do I need to look/fix in this case? Your help would be appreciated.
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    what to do with the transducer cable

    This is kind of a goofy question, but I need to know. I just mounted my transducer on my trolling motor and was wondering what needs to be done with the cable. I wrapped it arounf the shaft and taped it on top and on the bottom. This was a temporary thing till I could get the scooby on the right...
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    Where can I get a Bolt for Suzuki trim tab/anode??

    I lost my trim tab alittle over a month ago while on a fishing outing. I ordered the trim tab from this site but did not receive a bolt to go with it. Does anyone know where I can get one?
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    Inline fuel filter for Suzuki

    I need to replace my inline fuel filter on the '89 200 hp suzuki. Do I need to get one specifically for Suzuki or is a filter a filter?
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    how in the world do I catch white bass???

    The local lake that I fish at seems to have a good population of white bass. But I cant seem to catch them. in the evenings they are all over hitting top water, except mine :( what do you guys use to catch these things on top water??? Or anything for that matter.
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    New twist on the old "forgot the plug" trick

    I went out this morning to the lake and ended up waiting in line since the gate doesn't open until 6 am. So while I am waiting I do like the rest of the boaters and start preping my boat. Well I went through my mental check list and all was well. Our no wake zone was is about 1/2 mile long, I...
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    saved by portable jump-starter

    I have read on several post here about having portable jump-starters. So the other day when I was at a yard sale and someone had one there for $20 (paid$10) I snatched it up. And as luck would have it the very next week (last weekend) I got stuck at the boat ramp with a dead battery. I put the...
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    WHAT THE! I lost my anode

    I went on a fishing trip this past weekend to Lewisville Lake. To make a long story short: dead starting battery, got lost, didn't catch any fish, didn't even get any bites, got stuck on ramp with motor down :eek: <br /><br />And last but not least, when I was getting the boat ready to take...
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    filling gas tanks is expremely slow

    I was wondering if this is a very common thing with boats :confused: When I go to fill the gas tanks on both my ski boat and fishing boat, I have to go extremely slow or it will kill the pump handle, and I do mean sslllloooowwwwww. And with todays gas prices, that jsut gives me time to stew...
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    cheap chargers ok for deep cycle batteries???

    I just purchased a couple of Black and Decker 1 and 2 amp chargers for my deep cycle batteries. They are pretty handy but from reading on here I am questioning if this will be enough. I had looked at several chargers at bass pro shops, but could not justify the cost. Am I missing something or do...
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