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    Need to select tachometer for Force-85

    To advance my hunt for the correct propeller i think i need to get a tachometer and see what my current prop does as far as speed and RPM go. So my question is this, are all marine tachometers the same? if not, what am i looking for in a tachometer to make sure it will give a proper reading...
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    Need to select prop for 83 CAPRI - force 85

    I don't know much accept this: 1. My prop is a different color than everything else so it had been replaced 2. I don't know what the OEM is supposed to look like/spec 3. It's broke from me driving into the ground and needs to be replaced. My max speed was 30mph on gps which seemed slow for 85...
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    Recommended High Prof/Synth VS Penzoil Gear mesh IN LU

    Hello all, I've heard some people say that they prefer Penzoil Gear meth in their lower unit over the high preformance synthetic stuff you get at the boat shop. I personally am a big fan of penzoil gearmesh - but thats in my cars and truck. The marine requirements are a little different but...
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    Normal amount of play on an LU

    Hello all, if you've seen my other thread you will know that i just bought a replacement LU for my force 85. I recieved the unit today, it looks very nice, i am worried about the amount of play i have on the output shaft. Since i've been through one of these i know that those gears _should_...
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    1983 bayliner capri SPEEDOMETER PITOT

    Hello, I'm in need of a speedometer pitot for my capri. The gauge works but someone kicked the wand off. Are they universal or do i need one thats made for my speedo? i was looking at something like this...
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    Need tips on disassembling LU - force 85

    Hello All, picked up an 83 bayliner yesterday and now im disassembling the lower unit after loosing forward. I think i might have gotten an hour out of it. So i've gotten the unit broke down till i can see the bearings on both shafts but i cant find any snap rings or anything to that nature...
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