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    1982 165 CHEV. SIX , MERCRUISER.

    Trying to locate a Neutral Safety switch for a 1982 165 six banger Mercruiser Inboard.<br />Part has "Mcgill" stamped on the side of plastic small box. Has 2-wires, one brown, one black. Has a metal clip with a roller on the end of it, depressing it activates the switch under the roller. Been...
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    CLUTCH DOG ....HELP

    Tyring to locate a new clutch dog for my 1990 50 hp Force. Having problems finding one. <br />Thanks, jas.... :confused:
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    SPARK PLUG QUESTION?

    My 1990 50 hp calls for ngk2522 type plugs.<br />These are considered marine plugs from what I am told by our mechanic here at work. Also he says that marine plugs dont do as good a job as regular plugs do. Dony know what kind of line this guy is feeding me, but I need some input on this before...
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    Limit Switch?

    Does anyone know where I can locate a limit switch for a 1990 50 Hp Force?<br />It is located to the left of the carb along the side of the motor. Has a button in the middle of it, that is pressed in when the throttle is engaged in gear.<br />I may have found my problem with my motor, maybe.<br...
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    Plastic Windshield for Console?

    I was wondering if anyone would know were to purchase a plastic windshield for my console.<br />I have a 1990 Spectrum Alumaweld 15.9 ft, with a console on the side. It has a plastic console, that had a small plastic windshield on top of it, that cracked off. The console has screw holes in it...
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    Power Pack Brands

    Need advice on brands of power packs for my 50 hp, 1990 Force. Currently using CDI, did not last 6- months. Prestolite makes a power pack that works on this model, dont know about sierra though? Any advise on which brand is more reliable. Thanks....jas.... :rolleyes:
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    1990 50 HP FORCE PROBLEM.....

    Again here i am , back with another problem. <br />While pulling the kids around the lake on a tube yesterday, motor was running fine, about 3/4 throttle then all in a sudden the motor races, no thrust, then after backing out of the throttle it kicked back in. This happened 3- or 4 times and i...
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    1990 50 HP FORCE AIR BREATHER

    On my carb, i have no air breather filter assembly. The carb is exposed and would likely pick up trash while running. I have noticed some screw ports on the front of the carb and it looks like a breather unit goes there. When i purchased the motor (USED) it did not have one. Does anyone know if...
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    Synthetic Impeller?

    Has anybody heard of the new synthetic impellers that are out on the market?<br />A friend of mine told me about these, just wondering if this is true? <br />If so, this would be a little better than rubber or polymer type impellers.<br />I have a 50 hp 1990 Force, if any info please...
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    Has anybody heard of.....

    I am going to change my impeller this week and a friend of mine told me about a new synthetic impeller that is on the market.<br />Has anybody heard of this? Just wondering were i can get ahold of one of these puppys.<br />He told me that they last twice as long as your regular rubber or poly...
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    Question on 1990 50hp Force Lower Unit

    On the lower unit bolts i noticed a small hole right next to one of the bolts. I also noticed when taking off the muff, water drains from this hole. Does anyone know what this hole is for? <br />I am kind of puzzled, and it is a hole that looks like it was put there for a reason.<br />I cant...
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    1990 Force 50 Hp Update

    Just an update for those that helped me out in the last couple of weeks trying to figure out my no spark problem.<br />Intalled new Stator, and Power pack from Basic power Industries, CDI Electronics, following a manual,Seloc, and a retired beligerant 3/4 sheets in the wind electrician.....One...
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    Tilt & Trim question.......

    On my 1990 50hp Force i have noticed while trimmed up ready to lock transom saver, the motor sometimes lowers very slowly, all by itself...<br />Would this indicate low fluid? or perhaps a slow leak somewere?...just wondering. :rolleyes:
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    Installing Stator on 1990 50hp Force.

    After pulling the flywheel, exposing the stator, What am i to look for to determine if it is bad. I have a new stator coming in and i am preparing for surgery on the stator and power pack.<br />I was told by the local shop that there was no continuity readings at all off the stator, and trigger...
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    Prop For 1990 50 Hp Force

    Looking for a stainless steel Prop for my 50 hp 1990 Force. What would be the best size and or brand to put on.<br />The prop that is on now seems very small. Just wanting to upgrade without impeading power and performance...Thanks...jas.... :rolleyes:
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    Impeller Discharge...

    Question on my 1990 50 Hp Force, I was used to a p" hole on my old Johnson were you could see the water discharge off the side of the motor.<br />Where would the water come out of this engine to indicate if the impeller was working properly?<br />Last week before i shorted out my stator i had...
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    Force Repair Manuals

    Can anybody suggest the best repair manual for my 1990 50 hp Force Outboard. Also could I order it on the net.<br />I noticed one here on this website, and just wondered if there was a better one available?<br />Thanks....jas...
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    Tilt and Trim Question

    I have a 1978 Johnson Javelin 85hp v-4.<br />The two actuator pistons on either side of the tilt piston are leaking hydraulic fluid from around the pistons. I know these gaskets need to be replaced. How do you get the covers off. <br />Four holes around the piston hold the cover on.<br />I have...
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