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    replacing water intake hose and found this:

    I was about to replace the water intake hose for my 1995 Mercruiser 5.7 carb model and when I pulled the old hose I found the nipple/plastic tube had been partially crushed. see pic.. temp has always been fine since I've owned it but my question is should I delay boating and order the...
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    Water supply hose damaged by steering arm Mercruiser 5.7

    Hello, I have a 1995 Mercruiser 5.7 carb model with 2 things I’d like to resolve. 1. The steering arm apparently has been wearing on the water supply hose and it’s got a slit and close to opening up. Curious if anyone knows the hose size prior to me pulling it out? I assume regular old radiator...
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    Fuel leaking out side of carb

    Finally fished with rebuild of 1988 85hp force and it starts and runs well in driveway but when I got to river and started it I saw fuel leaking out a screw on the side of the carb. Not sure what the screw is called but its a brass colored screw with a hole in the center of it and fuel keeps...
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    Force thermostat question

    I have a 85hp force outboard I bought to replace my blown up 85hp. This motor has no thermostat in it. My question is: is a thermostat really necessary? I mean what does it really do cuz without it water just cycles thru all the time so is there any advantage to having one? The motor I bought is...
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    85hp force cannot get flywheel off!!!

    I have an 85hp force 1988 and I have been trying to get the flywheel off for days now. I have soaked it in pb blaster ( supposed to be wd40 on steroids) I have a good puller and I have grade 8 bolts. I am tightening puller to so much force I have broken a grade 8 bolt and tapped the puller screw...
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    How do I stand start my 85hp Force outboard? Please read

    Hello, I am new and am looking for help on how to try and start an 85hp Force outboard I recently purchased. I have the outboard hanging on a stand and when ready I will try to start it but am unsure if I can just hit starter with juice and it will start or if the wiring harness that used to go...
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