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    Leaking lower unit - Emulsified oil leaking out

    there is emulsified oil leaking out of the lower unit. From what I've read I am going to need to replace the seals. Do I need to have special tools to replace them??? It is a 1992 Force 150 outboard - Planning to drain the lower unti and remove. Any advice/suggestions/directions or directions...
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    Engine bogging down at WOT Force 150

    Out today and was basically cruising around trolling for a couple hours - Didn't ever open her up until we started back in. At WOT the engine slowed and felt as if it was bogging down. Cut the throttle back to half and ran fine the rest of the way in. Tried this a couple times with the same...
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    Force 150 Tilt Trim Fluid level

    My tilt/trim motor is struggling. I open the the plastic cap on the motor and there is no fluid. My guess is that it is really low. My question is what do you fill it with - Saw some other posts stating 30w non detergent oil. Looked on West Marine and they have actually tilt and trim fluid -...
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    Steering - Need a tilt tube replacement

    Replacing my steering cable on my Bayliner Trophy 1993 2002 WA 20ft cenetr console. The tilt tube is broken and I need to replace it. The Steering cable was easy (had the PN#) but I do not know where or how to find a replacement tilt tube assembly for this. Any suggestions???? Thanks
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    Force 150 - Leaking Carburetor.....Any advice

    My carburetor is leaking from 2 different areas when pringin with the bulb. Am going to rebuild the cab but want any and all advice around what may be causing the leak and any tips or advice for the rebuilding project - It is the bottom carb on the motor. Engine fired right up after coming out...
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    Alarm Sound - Not sure what it is/?????

    Force 150 Engine Alarm Sound Took it out for the first time - In the middle of the trip got a high pitch alarm sound coming from battery area. I am not sure what it would be for - Two new battteries - New water pump (Good water flow) new thermostat......Only other piece of info was the mechanic...
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    Forward bilge - Bayliner Trophy 2002

    Any thoughts on how to keep water out of the front bilge area in a 1993 trophy? I know newer boats have a forward bilge pump installed. Also any advice on the floor of the cuddy cabin - It seems that due to the water issues in front the floor is a little spongy - Advice?
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    Water seepinginto Cuddy..........

    So bought a used Trophy 2002 and am thinking I bought a real "winner". While washing down the decks I am getting water seeping into the cuddy (See picture). I am wondering if the (what seem like) smaal cracks near the chair could be the issue and if it was easily fixable. I am a total newbie...
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    1993 Trophy 2002 Dash Panel

    Can anyone help me with trying to obtain a photo or diagram for the dash of a Trophy 2002, 1993. The dash is weathered and some of the switches don't work. I'm trying to rewire it but it would help if I knew what ALL the switches worked. So far I could only get a schematic and that isn't...
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    Trailering Newbie Question

    Looking for feedback - I just bought a 93 bayliner trophy 2002 that had an escort single axel trailer. Little did I know but what I assume are the brakes (After pulling the hubs) are totally rusted out as are all of the bolts etc............. Looking for opinions - Do I need them replaced...
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    Unclogging Fish Well - 1993 Trophy 2002

    Brand new to boating having recently purchased a 1993 Trophy 2002 Cuddy. Thought it would be an easy job to unclog the fish well lines as the boat had been sitting for a year and an assortment of debris is now clogging up the wells. From reading the manuals and some of the posts I understand...
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