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    1988 Force 85 hp Proper Spark Plugs

    Hi folks, Does anyone know the proper type spark plugs for the 1988 85hp Force outboard? I know they are the rim fire type ,but what make and part number? Thanks.
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    Prop Pitch vs. Diameter

    I have an old OMC 800 outdrive on my 23 foot Lancer and am currently running a 15 by 17 inch prop which seems perfed tor the poat Chevy 350 ).I now have a chnce to buy a stainless prop with a pitch of 21 inches and diamerer of 131/4 inches. Are they close enough to take a chance performanewice?
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    Leaking OMC 800 rubber Transom Boot

    Just had my 1966 23 foot Lancer lunched. In replaceing the tilt motor, I had to remove the rubber bootNow. it seems to be leakingThe. bilge pump iis holding it for the moment , But is there an alternative to hauling the boat back out? Like an underwater sealent that I could spread around the...
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    OMC 800 Outdrive Locks in the Down position

    In recent years, my OMC 800 has been baulky.Sometimes it raises and sometimes it does not. <br />Somehow, the gear train seems to jam.When I loosen the 3 bolts holding the "moon" gear it frees up and I can raise the unit.but if I lower it hard (hold the lower switch down from a fully raised...
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    Spark Pllugs for Chevy 350

    OMC recommends AC T43MR plugs. But this goes back many years.Does anyone know of higher performance plugs, i.e. more revs ,smoother idling? Platinum? Just put in some new Autolite equivilents and RPMs dropped by 200.<br /><br /> :( Robert
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    OMC 800 outdrive worm gear removal

    I cannot remove the worm gear assembly by lifting the outdrive.It problably is held by corrosion preventing the retainer and bushing from sliding out .I am trying to replace a broken worm gear drive shaft and am concerned about inadvertently damaging the intermediate housing.How might this be...
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