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    1991 Force 35 Back to Haunt me - Could it be COIL or CD Module?

    I still have the 1991 Force 35, which I want to get working. I left it off last year with it running really bad after it warns up. When it reaches operating temperature, it runs horribly. It stalls and starts hard and when it does run, it will stall at 50% power. I've been through testing...
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    Force 50 Starts and idles rough

    Last year I acquired a 'Free' boat with a Force 50. Spring is here and I started looking at the motor. I don't know what year the motor is because the plate faded. Long story short, I removed the cowl, cleaned all the junk/gunk in there, cleaned the carb, removed plugs and spray sea foam in...
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    1991 Force 35 has engine tick?

    This is a continuation of the same issue I've been having for a while. My 1991 Force 35 stalls after it runs for about 30 minutes. On suggestions of people on this forum, I installed a clear fuel filter to see if it was a fuel delivery issue and to basically get cleaner fuel to the motor...
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    Thinking of a 1985 Sea Ray Seville 19' Cabin

    Any opinion on this boat? I've seen a classified on it and was thinking of upgrading from my 15' bowrider. 1985 19.5' Sea Ray Seville w/ trailer. Mercruiser 150 h.p I/O Been sitting in my driveway for about 5 years (winterized and covered). I have not personally checked the boat and...
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    Is there an easier way of removing brass collar for impeller replacement?

    I went to replace the impeller on my 91 Force 35 HP and it was a bit of a bugger. That brass collar on top of the shaft holding the boot is really a bugger to take off. Took me 30 minutes of tapping it out with a piece of wood and hammer and a bit of heating. What tricks do you guys use to get...
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    Are there any recreational crabbers from New Jersey (NJ) here?

    Looking for a place to go crabbing in New Jersey because it's crabbing season. New Jersey towns are notorious for being unfriendly to out-of-towners. Restrictions to parking or high parking fees are there to deter people from coming. Nonetheless, I would like to find a place where one could go...
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    Wellcraft 20 ft Cuddy I/O

    Hi Everyone, What do you think about this boat I found in the classified? Owner says it's a 1993 Wellcraft Eclipse 196 SL. However, I could not find anything on the Wellcraft website. There's an Excel 20 SL I/O Cuddy, which this one looks like but I'm unable to confirm, yet. Would this boat...
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    '87 Starcraft - buy to restore? Your thoughts?

    Saw a listing for an '87 Starcraft with a 4-cyclinder and outdrive. Comes with trailer. What do you guys think it's worth and what should I check for when I go check it out? PO has it for a handful of years but for the past 2 years, it's been sitting around. Ran before it sat. I have not check...
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    Mercury Thunderbolt 4 HP or Eska 3.5 HP

    I saw two listing for used small tillers. One is a Mercury Thunderbolt 4 HP. Looks to be from the late 60's or early 70's. One is an Eska 3.5 HP. Conditions of both are unknown. So if I were to have to pick one to buy and work on, which do you think would be the 'easier' one to work on and get...
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    Old issue with 1991 Force 35 - Fuel issue after an hour

    I'm still having a fuel issue with a Force 35 and it's baffling me. When it's cold, it runs really well after it starts up. About an hour after running, it seems to be fuel starve. Initially I thought it might be because the engine wasn't getting enough cooling and fuel was evaporating in the...
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    1991 Force 35 Tell Tale

    I want to install a tell-tale on my 1991 Force 35. I good place seems to be by removing the top cylinder plug and install one there. Problem is, I can't seem to get that darn plug off. A 1/4" allen wrench is too small and the 5/16 is too big. Question, is that a good place to install a...
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    1991 Force 35 Compression Test

    Hi Everyone. I'm still having some issues with my 1991 Force 35. I'm going to check compression on the 2-cylinders tonight. What kind of values should I expect from each cylinders? Thank you in advance.
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    Ted Williams 7.5 HP clutch question

    My 7.5 HP Ted Williams Model 217-5889-0 Serial 3C 1759009 doesn't want to engage forward gear. I've read that it's common for the clutch dog to fail and leave it in gear. This would be fine with me but it doesn't seem to be the case for me. My questions is, how hard or easy for me to get to...
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    Ted Williams 7.5 HP questions(s)

    Hello Everyone and thank you for reading my post. I bought myself a Ted Williams 7.5 HP single cylinder, 2-cycle outboard motor with air cool Tehcumseh engine. It only has forward and neutral, no reverse. It was pretty dirty, paint flaking off, rusted screws/bolts, and I could go on...
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    15' Bayliner Capri power question

    This is a grey question on a boat but non-engine topic. I have an 80s 15' Bayliner Capri. It's a bowrider. I currently have a 35 HP Force on. My question is, if I took off the 35HP and install a 7.5 tiller, would that be enough power to get me around for fishing and just moving around, no...
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    Ted William 7.5 HP - Manual(s)

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has manuals(s); repair or user, for a Ted Williams 7.5HP they could share? Having issues with one that doesn't want to shift to forward. Actually, I am acquiring one that I will rebuild. Thank you.
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    Force 35 - Needs starting fluid to start

    Re: Force 35 - Needs starting fluid to start This morning I went to check on the motor taking everyone's suggestions to mind. While I was squeezing the bulb, I was closely observing the fuel pump and noticed it was actually leaking gas. Checked the six screws and they were a little loose and I...
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    Force 35 - Needs starting fluid to start

    I have a 1991 Force 35 I bought last year and it sat for the year. This year, I mounted it, bought a new seal for the fuel pump, and wired it. The problem is, if the boat sits for any period of time (hours or days), it won't start unless I put a squirt of starting fluid in the carb. If I let...
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    Force 35 not pumping water - water pump impeller seems ok

    Today I finally got my Force 35 started. First thing I looked for was water coming out of the exhausts to see if the water pump was working. There was no water. I took thermostat cover off to see if water was being pumped (the Force does not have a thermostat). I saw some traces of water...
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    Please Help wire Force 35 using Force 50 Controls

    Re: Please Help wire Force 35 using Force 50 Controls It works. I did what I wrote last time and was able to start and run it. I'm attaching my rewiring in case someone is attempting this, too. Thank you for all your help. Now I need to replace the water pump impeller.
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