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    Rebuild Horrors - Battery always dies

    1988 150hp Evinrude battery always died after two/three hours of running. The problem started after engine was rebuilt. <br />First thought stator, <br />then maybe reg/rectifier.<br />Solution:<br />As it turned out, when the engine was rebuilt the stator leads were NOT connected and one of...
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    Fused charging system... Common???

    Hello All,<br />I need to know if it is a common design to find that the charging system is fused? I ask because I can't imagine it NOT being that way. I have a friend that has a 150hp evinrude, after about 2 hours of use, the 12v battery now reads 6v and dropping. Obviously the charging system...
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    Realistic Compression Readings for a 12 year old engine

    I have a 1991 Force 150 with one cyclender reading 110 psi, all the others are 125 or over. The engine runs smooth but seems to be having carb problems (will not reach RPM/MPH). A couple of shops have looked at it and said the engine is shot and may "blow" and refuse to work on it. <br />This...
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    UnHappy HappyZee - 1991 Force 150 - No Spark AGAIN!

    Help! Now I'm really confused and unhappy. I just, within 14 days, replaced the CD, and converter on my 1991 Force 150 hp and it worked great for ONE trip out to the river. I got it home and the next day decided to flush it out. Well, it started great, and within 3 minutes at 1000rpm, it started...
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    1991 Force Runs smooth, BUT

    Hi! All.<br />Starting a new 1991 Force 150: <br />I finally finished replacing the entire electronics and the water pump, and took it to the river today. Great running machine. But,<br />1) 4100 RPM max ?<br />2) 41mph max, ah but smoooooth. <br />3) from the getgo, no power.<br />I'm told that...
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    1991 Force 150 water pump change assistance

    Me again, can someone guide me through changing a water pump (impella) on a 1991 Force 150hp ob. <br />I just got this engine and had to replace the electronics. It now runs really great but I'm getting a over heat temp alarm (I shut it down quick). I noticed that there is NO water expelled from...
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    Running an engine in a barrel or ears?

    Hi! Everyone.<br />I've got a simple question; What is better water ears or running an engine in a barrel? For one thing, where does one get a barrel? Water ears are available even at Wal-Mart....<br />Ears are easier .... hmmmmm<br /><br />Perplexed :confused: <br /><br />Ken Z.
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    Happy or Unhappy FORCE owners?

    Generally speaking; if you own or did own a FORCE 150 engine, were you happy with it. If not, why? If so, why?<br /><br />Color me curious.. :rolleyes:
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    No Spark on 1991 Force 150.... Help

    Help. I've got a Force 150, with a Thunderbolt ignition, that I am trying to get running. I am a weekend mechanic and am trying to get this thing going for some time know. <br />Here goes:<br />1st The LANLINE is in place. <br />2nd I am using the Clymer shop manual - Not 100% accurate!<br...
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    Help - Need Ignition Parts for Force 150

    Can anyone suggest a good source for ignition parts for a Chrysler/Force 150 engine? I can't find ant place selling the switch unit (CDU) or converter. Any and all help appreciated!<br /><br />Ken Z :eek:
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    Help! Replace a Force with another Force?

    Help! I recently received a 1991 Cobra 18' with a 1991 150hp Force Engine (Blown). My dealer has a brand new 1998 Force 120hp for under $5K installed. Is this a good deal? Is the 1998 120hp Force a good dependable engine? I'm told it doesn't even use oil injection...MIX!!!<br /><br />What do you...
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