1989 50HP Force 2 issues

mytmouse

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Well 2 issues I believe is all....new to all of this . I am missing the anode from the back of the motor above teh prop. Also, my big problem last time out was I start fine, rev's in neutral like a kitten til full throttle. But when I put it in gear its bogs at higher than 2.5 knots. going back upriver was quite a long journey. could my anode being gone contribute to this? Have comperssion at 125 and 126 . 507Y9B . new plugs, good spark. Fuel issue? Carb issue? just wont run while in gear??? just chaged gear oil after this too, but haven;t got it out yet for a report since all of the above performed. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated. Also, where do I get the Anode?
 

steelespike

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Re: 1989 50HP Force 2 issues

Most likely a fuel supply problem probably a dirty carb(s)classic symptoms.<br /> Carb rebuild with special attention to cleaning.<br /> If it has sat for a long while you may want to go through the fuel system from tank to carb with special attention to cleaning.
 

mytmouse

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Re: 1989 50HP Force 2 issues

thanks steelspike for the reply. Glad to hear it fits a classic symptom description. will o/h carb and clean fuel system.
 

mytmouse

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Re: 1989 50HP Force 2 issues

Before putting the boat in the shop to address the copper water tube issue I mentioned in another post.....I rebuilt the carb and the fuel pump....Im thinking I maybe invested 2 hours into both total. Did not test before bringing to shop as I had to address the cooling problem. Got boat back last night, runs like a top. I dont think it was the water tube (was getting enough water not to overheat, just not as much as it could), therefore it was either the carb or the pump. Leaning towards pump..screen was fine, but diaphragm looked 17 years old. thanks steelspike
 

steelespike

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Re: 1989 50HP Force 2 issues

Thanks for the follow up its allways nice to here of a successful repair.
 
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