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    1997 Force 90 bendix gear not engaging

    We just pulled our toon off the water for cleaning and moving to a new marina. Started fine last week but now I tried cranking and the starter bendix gear does not engage with the flywheel. The starter will spin the bendix but it does not extend and engage the flywheel; I can spin the gear by...
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    Any way of testing depth sounder out of water?

    We have a an older Lowrance X22A fish finder (1997). Currently have the boat on the trailer for maintenance / cleaning. Is there any way of testing this unit before putting back into the slip? It powers up fine and shows .5 ft on the display. My brother said it seemed to be erratic the last...
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    Best service manual - Seloc or Clymer

    What is the best service manual for a shadetree mechanic? Seloc or Clymer? Other? Motor is a 1997 Force 90
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    Tube maintenance & wet slip questions

    We have a '97 24' Landau pontoon that we're moving to a different marina. I had been on a lift but will be in the water at the new marina as they do not offer rental lifts and a purchase is not an option right now. Wet slip is an inland lake in north Texas. Joe Pool Lake in the DFW area. We do...
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    Getting 24' toon of lake with closed ramps; lake down 5ft.

    Mods - please move if this is in the wrong section. We have a 24' pontoon (90hp outboard) on Lake Granbury south of Ft Worth TX. We're currently in a slip with our yearly lease about to expire and want to move to another lake. Joe Pool - closer to home and more stable water tables. Granbury is...
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    Project - firing motor without outdrive; cooling ?

    I have '77 Mercruiser / Alpha 1 that's been setting idle partially disassembled. We have dropped a new (used) motor and want to fire the motor up to ensure the motor is solid before proceeding with the rest of the items. I'd prefer to have water flowing thru the block but don't have the...
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    1998 Force 90 - starter / solenoid ?

    We have a 1998 Force 90 that has the starter problem of the bendix gear not engaging (somewhat common from searching the forum). This rig has sat idle for several years at a time (either on trailer or in slip). I'm planning on buying a new Arco 5393 starter along with a new solenoid for...
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    Battery Switch ? - amp load?

    Have a 24' pontoon with a 90hp Force. Plan on adding a group 27 deep cycle in addition to the existing starting battery. The deep cell will be used for running accessories like the radio so we can keep the starting battery fresh for the motor. I'm planning on installing a selector switch such...
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    Buying used PWC - advise?

    Looking to purchase a used PWC; approx mid 90's. I know nothing about PWC's - familiar with jets by way of an old friend with a 70's jet boat. What should I focus on regarding inspecting a PWC? Can they be hooked up to a water hose to run on land? What brands are best? Worst? Thanks, Steve
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    Switch Question

    Time for the ignorant to post a question. :confused: <br /><br />Will someone explain the differences between the different switch options? Inquiring minds want to know.<br /><br />IE:<br />SPST - single pole, single throw<br />SPDT - single pole, double throw<br />DPST - double pole, single...
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    Help - Wiring?

    Re-Assembling this motor and I have 1 wire I don't have a clear picture as to where it belongs.<br />The boat is a '77 Sea Ray (SRV 197) w/ 5 litre Chevy/Mercruiser (Alpha 1).<br /><br />It's the purple wire coming out of the wiring harness (w/ the 2 red wires). Looks like it's to be attached to...
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    Spark Plug Wires?

    I need a new set of spark plug wires for this project. Any recommendations?<br /><br />Anything special for marine applications?<br />Will a good RFI Suppression wire work?<br /><br />I'll need to run the wires down and under the center riser exhaust mainfolds. Best to buy the universal and cut...
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    Exhaust manifold water hose routing?

    Finally getting down-n-dirty; here's the beginning of many questions. :D <br /><br />I have a '77 Sea Ray (SRV197) we put a new block in and I'm replacing the previous log manifolds w/ Osco/Barr center risers. The instructions that came w/ the manifolds were sparse. Apparently they're are...
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    Another Floor Question???

    I appologize if I'm missing the answer from previous posts.<br /><br />Have a '77 Sea Ray 197 bow rider in good general shape.<br />In the process of wrapping up an engine/exhaust replacement.<br /><br />The floor is generally in good shape, appears solid all the way around. <br />Plan on...
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