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    9.8 Blueband - What Year?

    I have a 9.8 Blueband, serial number 9229485. Can someone tell me what year this is?<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />Bill
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    Merc Blueband 9.9hp

    Sorry, I don't have the engine no to hand, will post it later. Loaned this motor out, had been sitting for a while, but started right up in barrel. Apparently steering pivot was seized (wouldn't turn left or right) and its now come back with a crack in the casing where the lower end of pivot...
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    Force 40 - Blowing Fuses

    Need some help here guys - Force 40 ser. no. OE002172 (1994 I think). Motor starts well, runs great, but blows the main 20 amp fuse sometimes. It seems to only happen when stopping the engine. Typical scenario - skier falls off, go round to pick 'em up, helping him aboard pulls killcord...
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    Fitting Hydrofoils

    Fitting a small set of hydrofoils to my Force 40 - where is the best location? Should it be above the prop? As far aft on the cav plate as possible? Or what? Motor is fitted on a 4mtr Rib, and I simply want to improve the hole shot when towing tubers & kneeboarders. <br />Thanks in...
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    Force 40 - alternative props?

    I have been an avid reader of these forums for a little while now, (lots of good tips and info), and I get the impression that mid-range Force outboards are prone to ‘spun hubs’. Being a Force 40 owner myself, I have begun to think that I should maybe carry a spare prop. Anyways – I took the...
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    Force 40 - 50 conversion?

    From what I can make out in the manual, the 40 and 50 hp (1996) Force engines are one and the same. I assume its different jets. Does anyone know what exactly is involved to convert a 40 into a 50? Words of one syllable appreciated guys - I am no mechanic! :)
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