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    1990 Four Winns 170 Freedom

    I was wondering if anybody here owns one, and am curious as to how reliable they are, and what is the weight capacities on the boat.. thanks in advance cjac
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    what to look for?

    I am going to look at a boat I am plannign on buying, it has a merc 260 in it with an Alpha One.. I have only owned an outboard, so I was wondering if somebody here can fill me in on what to look for, for signs of trouble or red flags.. I know what to look at as far as the boat in concerned, but...
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    Thinking of buying a Century, got a few questions

    I am going to look at a Century boat... the seller lists it as a 1986 Century 4500 LXi... Now Ive done a lil research, and found that century didnt make the 4500 until 1987, and didnt make an LX until 1989.. So im not sure if it was a typo or not... We'll see when I look at it... What I am...
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    Bow Roller (stupid) Question

    I had a bow roller with end bells on my trailer, and the roller broke apart. I bought a 3" roller at the marina to replace it, but it wouldnt fit (too big)... Went back to the marina, tape measure in hand, and noticed the one I took off was 2 7/8" and fit perfectly... SO i bought a different...
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    Moosehead Lake, ME question

    To anyone that has been there, or lives in the region, I am heading up there in mid Oct. to vacation for 4 days.. I live in the White Mountains of NH, so it will be a roughly 4 hr drive.. Is it worth the extra gas money, time, and hassle to tow my boat up there (17' Bayliner Capri 85hp), or...
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    Steering Question

    1988 Force 85/1988 Bayliner Capri Cuddy 17' How tight should the steering be on this boat.. We took it out last week for the 1st time, and the steering was REALLY tight.. I had to work to get the wheel to turn... Today we added grease to the tube under the motor.. We added grease till the gun...
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    1988 85hp Stall question

    So I spent $500 to have my carbs cleaned, tank drained and new fuel added, and some lines replaced... The fuel pump was replaced also. Took it to the lake, and she ran great.... Then the second time we took it to the lake we ran for well over an hr, and it ran great... we went back to the...
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    Now that I got her running right I have a few questions

    1988 85 HP, 1988 Bayliner capri We finally got the motor running, and I think she runs beautifully.. She is pulling at 32.5 MPS at WOT with 2 heavy people on board... Is this about normal... I feel it is, but just want to verify. ( I dont have a Tachometer yet, so I dont know the rpms) The...
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    1988 85 hp. FINALLY!!!!

    Just want to say thanks to everyone here for all your help. I had to bring it to the shop to do the carbs but we took the boat out today and she ran beautifully. 32.4 MPH on the GPS with about 600 pounds In the boat. I can't be more excited thanks again
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    1988 Capri Steering Wheel Question

    Underneath my steering wheel is a knob... Does anybody know what this knob does if I turn it or remove it?
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    1987 Escort Bearing question

    One of my bearings seems to be missing the grease fitting... does anybody know if this can be replaced, and what size the fitting needs to be. On a side note, how would I go about removing the bearings to replace/repack??
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    88 85hp Fuel Pump Question (with pics)

    So i finally go to removing my fuel pump today to check the diaphragm and check valves. The diaphragm looks to be in good shape.. there are no visible holes, and the rubber feels good and not brittle. The check valves, I pulled out the middle one, and can blow air throw both directions, I havnt...
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    1988 85hp Fuel Pump removal

    I am going to remove and check my fuel pump tomorrow.. Is there anything I should know ahead of time before doing this? Does the gasket have to be replaced before I put it back together if I am careful ggetting it off? thanks
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    Fuel recirculation lines 1988 85HP

    I am looking to replace the fuel recirulation lines on this motor, but according the picture I have from the manual doesnt look anything like mine, I dont have nearly the amount of lines as it shows. Is this the recirculation line here in the middle? And what is this line here Thanks in...
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    Spark question

    1988 85 HP In the never ending search to find my fuel issue, I resorted to pulling off the spark plug wires while running at idle... I pulled the number 2 wire with no issues, and the engine kept running, when I went to pull the number 1 wire, I got my hand around it, and started pulling, then...
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