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    Sudden loss of power and RPM's

    All, I am just back from the river and I had a problem with my 1986 force outboard. I was cruising along at 35 mph and smacked into a line of waves. After about the third wave my engine suddenly lost power and would only go up to 2500 rpm with the throttle pegged. If the throttle wasn't fully...
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    Simple? Starter Question

    The starter on my 1987 85 hp force was slowing down...so I decided to disassemble it, clean...and replace the brushes.. My problem is that after taking the starter apart...I can't remember which is the top..and which is the bottom of the casing. The magnets aren't centered and I need to know if...
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    Mercury 9.8 impeller change

    I have acquired a mercury 9.8 hp motor serial #7209419. It is a 1984 Canadian built long shaft. I am preparing to change the impeller and in reading have become aware that there are two different size impellers for the Merc 110's (.456 or .438). Would anyone happen to know which one is required...
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    Quick fuel line question

    Hi! I have a 1987 Force 85hp. I am planning on replacing the line from the internal tank to the outboard and install a water separating filter. Currently, the fuel line that is on the boat is only 1/4 inch (which seems really small to me for this motor but that is what was on it when I bought is...
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