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    Is there supposed to be a gasket????

    1998 Force 120---Just changed water pump. All seems OK. But there was no gasket between the lower unit and the middle section of the engine at all. (Even around the pump housing area)seperating the exhaust from the pump. Is this OK?
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    Water pump change

    Good morning all. I have a 98 Force 120. I am about to change my first water pump as preventative maint. Is there anything special I need to know or any special lubes or seals I need before I start? I was going to remove the old pump and take it with me to the parts house. I also noticed there...
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    Listing Left and Turning

    Good Morning,<br />I have an 1802 Bayliner. When on plane, the boat wants to turn left and leans left. The degree is such that if there are three people, two of them must always stay to the right and the steering wheel must be held. How can I correct this?
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    Proper battery charging

    My two batteries are completely dead! (Not even the gauges will come up) I have a battery selector switch on the boat. My question is: can I charge both batteries through the switch by connecting to one of the batteries or do I have to charge the batteries individually? 2nd- Do I have to disco...
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    Rough idle /hard starting

    I have a 98 Force 120hp. Most times when I try to start, it will fail. Takes 2-3 tries and I notice even after its warm I need to choke to start. It usually fails that attempt but the very next try, it will start. Sometimes I need to throttle up and she'll start real stonge. Also, she idles ok...
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    Lower unit Lube

    Good morning. I just need to verify how to check/change the lower unit lube on my 98 Force 120. I've done smaller motors in the past. Is it the same procedure? Drain and then refill from the bottom hole until lube comes out of the top! Is there anything else I need to consider while doing this...
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    Bent Prop

    I have a 120 Merc. with a three blade prop. I recently hit something with one blade which slightly bent the tip of one blade forward about 3/8". Only about 1" of the blade was affected. I feel a vibration only at very low speed now. I know this cannot be good for the berrings. There was no loss...
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    Battery Charging Procedure

    I just purchased a boat with a mrec 120 with two batteries connected through a battery selector switch. Can someone please explain the correct way to charge the batteries using a battery charger. The charger I have is an older sears charger. I am afraid of damaging the electronic components in...
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    Roll and Yaw Adjusting

    While cruising at 1/2 to full throtle, my boat leans to port while going straight and turns to the left if I let go of the wheel. Can you please explain the dynamics behind the course correction tab under the cavitation plate so I know which way to move it!
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    Roll and Yaw Adjusting

    While cruising at 1/2 to full throtle, my boat leans to port while going straight and turns to the left if I let go of the wheel. Can you please explain the dynamics behind the course correction tab under the cavitation plate so I know which way to move it!
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