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    Any "significant" differences (non-fit) between early/late Yamaha mid-sections?

    I've found a 6E5-45111-23-EK mid locally for a great price. The Yamaha number on the original mid for my engine is 6E5-45111-23-8D. Looking at lots of photos, they appear identical at all mounting points and gasket surfaces. The only difference I see is a redesign around the exhaust port. My...
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    Please help with converting 150 hpdi from 25" to 20" shaft

    I recently acquired two 2002 Yamaha 150 hpdi motors with a 25" shaft length. Although I recognize that I can use a jackplate, I'd actually prefer to convert one engine to a 20" shaft by changing out the mid-section, drive shaft, and shift shaft. I'd like to request help in identifying which...
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    Ground wires on Force 120

    My 1995 Force 120 outboard has what appears to be a really weak spark on cranking. The engine starts and runs, but not without a lot of fiddling. The real problem is getting my inductive timing light to fire so I can set the static timing. The pick-up on the light isn't getting a strong...
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    Water found in foam cored hull. Does the foam absorb/retain water?

    I recently bought a '95 Maxum 1700xr (Force 120 outboard). The engine(s) came in boxes, and there were almost enough parts for two. I put one together and it runs great. We've been on the water several times in the past few weeks. I put some trim planes on the back and noticed a fair good...
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    Boyeson Power Reeds. Which direction does the white strip on the lower edge of the primary reed face?

    I've lost the installation directions and can't find anything on the Boyeson website. The bottom edge of the secondary reed has a 3/16" high white strip on it. I'm guessing there's a proper installation direction, towards the cage or away. I haven't tried peeling it off, but I guess it's...
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    Anyone here swapped a Mercury for their Force motor using the Force transom bracket?

    I've just acquired a '76 Mercury 1500 to replace the Force 120 on my Maxum 1700xr. I see that the Merc has twin hydraulic cylinders, while the Force only has one. I like the idea of not redrilling my transom, and not having to use the 45 year old Merc cylinders by mounting the Merc on the...
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    Modifications/equipment changes required to repower from '95 Force 120 to '76 Mercury 1500

    I have a '95 Maxum 1700xr with a Force 120. I recently acquired a '76 Mercury 1500 with power trim and controls. I'm assuming some substantial changes will be required to mount and operate the Merc. For one thing the Force has an electrical tilt mechanism which is really handy when towing...
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