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    Spark plug wires on an 89 Force 50 hp

    Exactly what I was looking for, thanks guys.
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    Spark plug wires on an 89 Force 50 hp

    My spark plug connector is corroding badly. I am looking for advice, I'm not a mechanic, just a DIY'er 507y9b 1. From the looks of things, without disassembling anything, these wires connect directly to the "power pack" -? on the motor. Can I somehow buy a new connector that attaches to the...
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    Nobody fishing?

    I appreciate everyone here for the info in keeping my new to me1989 force motor running. Been having a great year on texoma
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    "Hi All, i'm not real knowledgeable about engines," literally the first words in his post.
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    I had this same issue with a 50 hp force motor. I rebuilt the fuel pump, replaced all fuel lines, replaced ignition switch cleaned connections. Replacing the starter fixed the issue. It starts immediately now, especially warmed up. edited to add, my starter wouldn't crank it would sit not...
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    Any beekeepers here?

    You know, I am no expert, if it were cheap enough I would be tempted, but I have made my own. The labour of cleaning the used hives properly quickly offsets most savings IMO.
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    Any beekeepers here?

    I keep bees, really enjoy them.
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    1989 Force Gamefisher shift linkage adjustment

    I'm pretty sure that is normal, but I am new to these myself.
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    1989 Force Gamefisher shift linkage adjustment

    I have been working on an 89 force 50 hp, I had a similar experience, one outing I couldn't get out of drive. figured out that while vibrating the shift linkage by the lower had rattled completely apart. I had the symptoms you described a couple outings before. I had marked the linkage with...
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    tilt pin

    thank you
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    tilt pin

    I am having a hard time finding a replacement tilt pin for my motor. 1989 force 50 hp (507y9b) Most things I find say they are rated to 20 hp or so. I have a pin, but the locking part part of the handle broke off, and I would like to have a spare around .
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    Transom corner trim

    Thanks I found something close enough out of a small company in Michigan, unfortunate price though.
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    Transom corner trim

    Im thinking about just gluing it with marine adhesive to be honest
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    Transom corner trim

    hey guys, no thoughts? I don't think that I can get a bolt in there, it seems the old rivets didn't go all the way through the transom? what should I seal the holes in the transom with? just silicone? Im considering just getting stainless screws.
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    Transom corner trim

    1989 Spectrum Bluefin 1606 I was out chasing striper all day, my first solo trip since getting this old girl lake ready. Trailering in the dark I had a little oopsie, found I am missing the back starboard side trim piece. I couldn't find it the next day after realizing. It seems I can find a...
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    Battery Question

    Which connects to the ground, never thought about a boat, so could I just run some sort of wire from the negative of both batteries to connect them?
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    Battery Question

    Do I need to do the common ground if the systems are seperate? I believe the systems attached to the deep cycle have dedicated wiring.
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    Battery Question

    Ok, had the batteries load tested, they tested ok. I went ahead and replaced the ignition switch, it looked fine, but it was 32 years old. I cleaned all of the connectors with a dremel, and a wire brush attachment, (I think this made a big difference). The connections looked fine to me, but I...
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    Battery Question

    Thanks guys, I will get a couple new batteries, and cross my fingers I don't have to dig into the wiring too much until winter. But have y'all heard of batteries marketed as dual purpose before? I hadn't. Any experience with these batteries, link below...
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    Battery Question

    Reading between the lines talking to the guy during the sale, I believe the batteries went dead completely at least once.
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