force 50 outboard

[ghayes]

I just bought a pontoon with a force 50 motor.What type of plugs should I use.Also when I put the throttle all the way the motor doesn't seem to be at full power.I'm only geting 4-5 mph max.Any suggestions?

 

[mrbusdriver]

Re: force 50 outboard

I think if you posted this under the Force motor forum you might get a faster reply, and good luck with the problem.

 

[taggy]

Re: force 50 outboard

Start shopping for a different motor. Anything but Force. I had the same motor on a a different boat and had nothing but problems. I now have a 60hp Johnson on a 21' pontoon and love it.

 

[lncoop]

Re: force 50 outboard

Welcome aboard ghayes. Let's see if we can be a little more helpful than just telling you to get rid of your outboard. First, we need some deets. Based on the little you've told us your issue could be anything from a weak motor to a spun hub to toons full of water. What size barge? What are you basing your four to five mph estimate on? When you open the throttle all the way does the engine seem to be revving properly? Do you have a tachometer? Have you checked compression on the engine? Do you have a manual?