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    Water pump/gaskets question???

    Can having bad water pump gaskets allow water in the lower unit? I had a small amout of water intrusion in my l/u, and when i dropped it I noticed that both the upper and lower water pump gaskets were blown in the corners, so i replaced them. Could this cause water intrusion? I have NO...
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    Can a run without a thermostat????

    Doesn anybody run without a thermostat? I took my out, bc a mechanic told me i did not need one. However, i do not want to mess anything up!!! He said it just make your engine warm up faster? What can happen if i operate my outboard without a t-stat??/ Thanks guys!!:confused: *tOOK IT OUT THIS...
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    Drop a part in the water and have NO IDEA what it was?? HELP!

    yesterday on the water, my engine stopped peeing so i took the thermostat housing off to see how it was. Well the dang thing wouldnt come off so i was tapping on it when it came off and something feel in the water, never saw it just heard it, it happend so qick!!!:mad:....I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT...
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    I need conformation before I put this behind me!!

    Well today I went and checked the cup I have been letting my L/U oil sit in for about 2weeks. I had mentioned in an earlier post that I thought I had a significant amount of water in my lower unit, due to the oil looking milky (walmart marine oil is what i use). Well i examined the cup today and...
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    Driveshaft seal above or below impellor??

    Is your driveshaft seal located above OR below your water impellor housing??? Going to change impellor and drive shaft seal out and cant locate it! Thanks *1996 70hp Force
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    Simple question I cant figure out??? Please help!

    Yesterday I recieved my shipment of a drain/vent screw for my L/U and in the pack was two seals for each screws; however, they were yellow. Whenever i purchase seals at my local shop they are blue. Can somebody tell me what the difference is with these bc I have no idea? The yellow ones appear...
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    This is a weird discovery, but yet so simple?!?!

    I just look under my L/U and noticed that my trim tab is missing..Would me not having this let water in my lower unit??? The trim tab is located right above my prop??:confused:
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    You Look at this PICT. AND TELL ME WHAT U THINK?!?!

    I know that there is defenitly water in this oil, but my question is does it appear to be ALOT of water?? I have seen some ppl's pictures where the oil was solid white! So in my case, does it appear that my water intrusion is ALOT? This pict. is about 20hrs or so with the boat in the water. Thanks!
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    Hit a floating LOG!!

    Ok fellows, yesterday i was taking the boat out for a little ride and had a encounter with a floating log! Ok, here is what happened, I was starting to get up to plane when i nailed this thing:mad:. When i hit it my engine sprung up like someone had held the tilt switch making it go up! Of...
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    Need some help b4 i go insane!!

    First of all, i have learned sooo much from all of you guys and i want to thenk you!! Ok, my question is this: I just changed my lower unit oil and i am wondering how tight do i bind the screws down. Is it ok if i just seat them tight or do i need to really put some tourque in it and seat them...
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    PLEASE....somebody respond ASAP, bout to leave!!

    quick question guys......I am about to go to walmart and buy a primer bulb. My question is, do i need to look for a specific type or are they all the same???????
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    Do I have a air filter?????? Cant locate it!!

    Is there any type of air filter on a force 1996 75hp engine. I have inspected mine and can not find one! i have followd the carburator/throttle body and no sign of a air filter? Igf i have one i would like to replace it. Can somebody tell me if i have one and describe where it is located if i...
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    Need some important questions answered!!

    I have a few question i need answering.......... 1.) What does it mean when you give WOT from still and you have about a 1/2 second stall before the motor kicks in and goes? 2.) The term "sneezing" means what?? 3.) How long does it take to blow your engine if you are to lean...30min....1...
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    Really need some advice..In a bind and going fishn tom.

    I have a 92 60hp johnson and my question is this. The other day i was messing with my air/fuel mixture screw (not thinking what i was doing) and lost count on how many turns it was till seat. Well my friends dad has the same exact motor same size, same brand, the only thing is that it is a 93...
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