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    What's this for?

    Hi guys - just a quick one - what is the red lever for on the side of the engine beneath the cowling? It looks looks like it may be a fuel or oil shut off?<br /><br />It's on a 60HP Evinrude (BE60TLCCR)<br /><br />Thanks in advance!
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    60hp Evinrude hydraulic pump

    Dear all,<br />I've just opened my 60hp Evinrude hudraulic pump to find that it has filled with water and made a complete mess of it. The rubber casing beneath was split so I suspect that this has been the cause.<br />Could you advise me as to whether the motors are still available, how much I...
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    Yammy 40 issues

    Hi guys, I've recently aquired a Yamaha 40 Autolube (approx 10 - 15 years old) and have a few questions:<br />I took the boat for a long trip (3 hours motoring) and burnt 30-40 litres of petrol. However, only burnt 30ml of oil. <br />The first question therefore is how much oil should the...
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    Force 85 sent to try me (set - up issue)

    Could somebody confirm that I'm doing the right thing (or otherwise). I've spent hours trying to set this thing up and have run out of ideas. I can't seem to be able to achieve a 'tick-over' and also full throttle - it's one or the other!<br /><br />Right, I've been diconnecting the morse...
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    Gearbox connecting rod adjustment

    Hi guys, I changed the oil and impeller on my 40 hp autolube yammy yesterday (aprox 10-15 yrs old). However, on putting the g/box back on it slips horrendously when putting it into gear.<br />I assume I have to adjust te length of the connecting rod. I assume that they are counter rotating...
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    Yamaha 40 oil level lights not working

    Hi guys! <br />You were my heroes with my Force 85 when it was playing up....was wondering if you could lend a hand again!<br /><br />I have a 40hp Yamaha (3 cylinder autolube). It has 3 lights on the front to indicate the oil level - or at least should have! <br /><br />Could anyone give me...
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    Force 85 set-up

    Hey guys!<br /><br />Wonder if you can help me at all? I've spent about 2 hours on it now and me back is killing me!<br /><br />I have a small RIB with a Force 85hp which was only developing 27 knots so figured something was up. I removed the carb covers and found the throttle butterflies were...
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    Getting there with my 85!

    Ok...well swapped over the power packs and found a loose wire! :) Wahoo! Bright spark on all cylinders now. Also changed the bendix - so all is good!<br /><br />However, She wont run at slow speeds - requiring a dab of choke every so often to keep her running. Give her a handful to open...
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    Force 85 - tuning issue?

    Hey guys!<br /><br />Thanks to your help she's now running like a beast! Fuel pump diaphragm must have been the issue! :) Although I spent most of my short sea trial today airborne! (air trial!?!?)<br /><br />Coming back in she will not tick over and if you drop the revs right down and then...
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    FAO 't.Martin'

    Would there be any chance of you giving me that serial number for the 85 Force please?<br /><br />Or anyone else - a sample will do - so I can change the last digit or something!<br /><br />Please guys!?! I want to get the thing insured!<br /><br />It's an 89 Force 85<br /><br />Many many thanks!
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    Force 85 serial number

    Hey guys,<br /><br />Just a short one;<br /><br />Any clues where to find the serial number?<br /><br />There are various numbers on different bits - which one do I choose?!? The engine looks pretty mint so I don't think it's a ringer!<br /><br />Thanks for the help!
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    98 Force 85 hydraulic failure

    Hey guys, many thanks to those who helped with my last problem!<br />Now she is running I have the next problem.<br /><br />When I bought the boat the hydraulics did not have enough power to lift the engine on their own. When I got home I tried the hrdraulics and it blew the entire hydraulic...
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    A poorly Force 85 - beats me!

    Right here goes:<br /><br />Just bought a boat with an 85hp Force engine (89 I think)<br />It runs; but back back fires loads. Discoveries and experiments so far:<br />I have a sprak at all plugs<br />I've swapped coils around for different cylinders and still have the problem.<br />No. 2 plug...
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