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    1997 75HP Force Compression?

    Does anybody k ow what kind of compression my 1997 75HP Force should be making? I have between 115-120 on all 3 cylinders.
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    Wiring Dia. 1997 Force 75HP

    Does anybody have a wiring diagram for my 97’ Force 75HP? Looking for the Tachometer circuit. Tach on dash jumps around and doesn’t seem accurate. Does this seem like a motor tach part problem or dash or wiring?
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    1997 Force 75HP leaky prop shaft seal

    Hey guys, Noticed oil coming from around my prop. Can I change the seal on the prop shaft without tearing the whole lower unit apart?
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    rewind spring tension

    hey guys, i have an 83 johnson 15hp seahorse and just replaced a broken rewind spring for the pull start. however it still winds slowly and intermitantly when it wants to. i imagine everythings working they way it should but i think i need to get some tension in that coil for a fast rewind any...
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    how young is too young to be on a boat...

    hi everyone, we have a three year old and a 9 week old infant. the three year old is fine on the boat in her life jacket for a short while but what about the 9 week old? i've never seen life jackets that small and if they dont exist is it illegal to have infants on a boat? does it go by boat...
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    speed selector switch only works on a few settings

    does anyone know where to find the selector switch for sale for an old minn kota 36lb. trolling motor its got 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds?
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    johnson year question and part question?

    i have a johnson 15hp seahorse i think its an 83' not sure though model is j15rcta anyone who can confirm this for me? i need a new recoil/pull start unit if anyone has any info on where i could find that too it'd be greatly appreciated... thanks
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    selector switch in my minn kota is junk

    anybody out there know where you can get a new speed selector switch for an old minn kota 36 lb trolling motor for cheap? also if anyone has a parts list for an 83 johnson 15hp seahorse i need the #'s for the recoil spring and cup housing or the whole unit if it comes together. thanks guys...
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    1983 johnson hard starting especially after high rpm run

    hi i have an 83 15hp johnson that will run great but after a run at full throttle and then shutting down for a length of time it wont start and then ended up flooded. i notice i have good flow through the tell tale at low speed but havent checked it at high speed.
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