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    Optimax 2004 150 - New Trim Tilt Assembly

    Installed a new trim tilt assembly, but the ram is stuck in the down position. Shop manual says to trim up to connect back to motor but the ram isnt going anywhere. Motor sounds like its working properly when i trim up or down. Checked fluid and was full. Checked plastic screw on the side is...
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    Optimax 150 - Trim Motor Manifold - What is this called, See Pictures

    Appreciate any help in advance. Motor: Optimax 2004 150HP Issue: Trim motor dumping fluid I'm usually pretty handy about researching things but having trouble locating what this little pin/plug/anode is even called and what to search for, The parts diagram drawings for the Trim motor I've...
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    120 Force - DB Electric Starter

    Just got a new starter from DB Electric, the old starter had threads for the support bracket & bolt but this one doesn't. Not sure what the deal is. Here's a pic of the starter from their site (doesn't show any threads for a bolt so i guess it's normal for their starters). Just wondering if...
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    Force 120 - Aftermarket Starters any good?

    I've been looking around for a new starter for my force (120 1998). Saw some from db electric for around 80 and one from ems for 130. I think the OEM is around 200. Anyone have any recommendations or experience with the aftermarket stuff?
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    1998 Force 120 - Running Rough / Stumbling

    Sup Everyone, Had the boat out last weekend, ran it around for about 8 hours stop and go. On the way back to the harbor with one mile to go outboard started acting up. It started running rough, started stumbling (or i guess you could say coughing or bucking). I backed it down and let it idle...
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    Anchor Size

    I have a trophy 1903, about 19 1/2 feet and 2500 lbs. I have a danforth anchor on it now but it seems to drag and i'm doing the 7-1 ratio with about 5 feet of chain. Just wondering what size would be best? don't know the exact size I have now, can't check for a couple days. mostly boat in...
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    1998 120 Force - Throttle Issues

    Appreciate any feed back. Since i've got the motor been out on the water with it 5-6 times. I've noticed issues trying to maintain a steady RPM rate. If I bump up the gas a little it will kind of just run away and keep increasing until I back down a bit on the throttle. Then when I back off...
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    1998 Force 120 - Cranking Amps

    Sup all, I've got dual batteries set up on a perko switch and have took a wire brush and contact cleaner and cleaned up all connections from motor to switch to battery. Battery 1: 1000 MCA starting battery, 2-3 cranks engine is up and smoking : ) Battery 2: 870 MCA AGM battery (optima) - 2...
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    Force 120 - 1998 (Merc) - Temp alarm at idle

    Bought my first boat, has a 120 force on it. Having issues with temp alarm at idle after about 2-3 minutes temp alarm sounds. If I put it in neutral and give it some gas temp alarm will go away pretty quickly or if I just throw it in gear and go faster temp alarm goes away quickly. It...
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