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    NS5b gears (F,N,R) and manual tilt

    Hello, I have a nissan NS5b on which I just changed out the impeller. Now when I start it in neutral, the prop spins clockwise. When I shift to Forward, the prop still spins clockwise, and it doesn't spin at all in reverse. Also, I have a problem with the manual tilt. It seems to be stuck and...
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    NS5b water pump

    Hello, I have a nissan ns5b that I just got from a friend. I changed out the impeller and now when I start the engine, the water does not come out very strong from the telltale (it dribbles), but it does come out very strongly from the locations pointed to in the attached pictures. Is this...
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    Temperature sensor

    We found this (what I believe is a temperature sensor) just sitting on the bottom of the motor near the bottom of the carb. Where is it suppose to go? Thank you.
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    Throttle neutral switch

    We have a 2000 250hp evinrude motor on a wellcraft. We need to shift the throttle back and forth repeatedly in order for the boat to find neutral and to crank. We don't know if the neutral warm up button is working properly. There are two screws under the warmup button. Are those to adjust...
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    Engine won't turn over

    I have a 2002 evenrude vtec 250hp on a wellcraft walkaround. The engine started right up last season, but this spring I started going over and cleaning the corrosion on the wires and checking the fuses in the cabin. (not on the engine). After that the engine won't start. After the key is...
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    Nut on starter motor keeps coming off 1987 force outboard

    Hello, I just took my boat out this weekend. It didn't want to start and when i took the cover off my 1987 85hp force, The starter motor nut came off. (Along with the spring and washer piece that it holds on) i put the spring and washer back on by tightening the nut back down, but it keeps...
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    trailer tires bent inwards

    hello, I have a 16ft bowrider that I just bought. The trailer tires bow inward and is especially prevalent when the boat is actively being towed. I just changed the tires, but I am including a pic of the treadwear on the old tire. The axle does not appear to be bent. Can anyone recommend a a...
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    1987 Force overheating at low speeds

    Hello, I have a 1987 bayliner with a Force motor. Model# 856x7b Serial# 3746. It has been mostly run in fresh water. (sorry for the following simplistic terminology. I am fairly new to this) The over heat buzzer sounds at at low speeds (including neutral) but it does not at higher ones...
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    How to know if my shift linkage assembly was put together correctly?

    Hello everyone, I was a complete idiot and removed the shift pivot screw when changing the oil. (85 force 85hp) I knew exactly what I did when I did it. I think that it is all back together again, but is there a way to tell and make sure before I put it back in the water?
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    Sealing ring and rubber collar for force drive shaft

    My 1985 85hp force engine alarm sounded the other day after it was running for several minutes. From what I have read, the alarm sounds when there is a over heating issue. Is this correct? I took it home and removed the lower unit to get to the water pump and impeller. The impeller looks...
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    Possible starter problem

    I have a 1984 70hp Johnson Outboard and broke a rod. It is my first time working on an engine and so far I replaced the rod and put everything back to together. Now, with the spark plugs out, the flywheel spins quickly. It barely spins at all with the plugs in. Ive been told to check the...
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