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    85hp Plug wire change

    How do you change the plug wires on an 85HP 1989 motor? Each plug has its' own coil pack.
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    mid-range miss

    About half throttle I have a miss I tried adjusting the carbs while under way but no real change. Full throttle she goes good but sputters on the way to top-end. Compression is 125lbs across the board. The plugs seem to be okay (non-electrode type) The wires may be the original so how do I...
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    taking on water

    I have a 1989 Spectrum 1700 rivit hull. I'm taking on lots of water. Way more than last year. I know the keel seem is weeng and fixed all of the weepy rivits. So what other possibilities could it be? How can I seal te keel without taking up the flooring? I've read about Gluvit and that...
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    Carb question

    I have an 85hp carb question. There are small springs in the carb where the float bowl retainer bolt goes in, but only on the two lower carbs, is there suppsed to be one in the top or first carb? Thanks in advance.
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    Identifying a Force 85HP

    I have an 85HP Force motor on a 1989 Spectrum 1700 I was going to replace the impeller but I got the wrong one and the pictures they show of the kits here at Iboats do not even come close to what I have I compared my unit to all that they have listed and still cant seem to find the one I need...
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    videos of outboards in full trim/wake/height out of water.

    Are there any videos out there that show an outboard in (near) perfect trim? I've been on youtube but haven't found any that are not from some hydofoil producer. I would like to see one so I can get mine right.
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    Dents in hull, seam leaks

    I have a 1989 Spectrum 1700 with an 85hp Force. There are a few dents in the hull near the bow/keel seam. It has a full deck/floor with live wells in the bow area. Can I access the hull through the live wells without having to tear out the carpet and floor? The carpet and floor are in...
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    1988 or 1989 Spectrum, which one?

    I just got this boat and don't really know what I have othe than a leaker. It has an 85hp Force engine that runs great, 34 on the water. It has a step on the transom open bow/with fishing seat provisions seats 5 by the placard windshield with bimini top and long rails from top of windshield...
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