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    exhaust tube seal

    Just a follow up to a prior thread about my exhaust tube seal maintenance.. I have the 1987 Force-85hp.<br /><br />My exhaust tube seal came in from BAM and I also ordered the lifting hook as well. <br /><br />The hard part was taking off all the mounting bolts, linkages, cables, cowel bolts...
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    Convert a cuddy to an open bow?

    I'm curious about something. Is it possible to convert a cuddy to an open bow, or is it better to simply sell the cuddy and buy an open bow.<br /><br />I have a 1987 Bayliner 17ft cuddy and I'm wondering if its possible to convert my cuddy to an open bow. It looks like the models for that year...
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    laynard safety switch

    This is a follow up thread to the spark plugs and solenoid thread...<br /><br />Last night I started working on the electrical again. I started by taking off and cleaning the different electrical components (battery, solenoid, starter switch, laynard safety switch, shifting neutral switch.)<br...
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    How do I post pics?

    I've got pics of my engine and I need to post them here on the forum. How do I do that? It doesn't appear that I'm able to attach a file.<br /><br />So to anyone....how do I post pics?
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    solenoid and spark plugs

    This past weekend I took my 1987-85hp Force to the lake for a test run. I came back with mixed results. <br /><br />It ran fine for a while, although it seemed to lack any top end speed as I could only get my boat (17 ft Bayliner cuddy) up to 30mph. During the slower speeds of no-wake zones...
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    exhaust tube seal

    How critical is the exhaust tube seal?<br /><br />I have a 1987 Force-85hp and when I recently worked on the L/U, I noticed up above in the motor leg that the exhaust tube seal was sliding down and out of position. (Now its sitting out completely.)<br /><br /><br />Mercruiserparts; Motor leg...
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    motor testing out of the water

    I have a 1987 Force-85hp. I recently did some tune up and L/U unit work and I want to test the motor before taking it out on the water this weekend.<br /><br />Is there a way to test a motor without it being in the water? <br /><br />I'm thinking of buying a huge tub, filling it with water...
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    wrong water pump kit

    Has anyone else ordered a water pump kit from iboats and it doesn't match up? <br /><br />I have a 1987 Force-85hp, and the kit I ordered had the impeller, seals, gaskets, etc, and none of them were the same as mine. <br /><br />I think next time I'll go to a local marine parts place and bring...
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    L/U horizontal fin bent

    I have a question regarding the horizontal fin on the lower unit. What does that horizontal fin do and what kind of a problem will I have if mine is bent slightly down. <br /><br />I have a slight crack right along the crease of that horizontal fin (doesn't appear to allow any water into the...
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    trailer tie downs

    Is there a minimum number of tie downs I should be using to keep my boat on my trailer? I have the front bow area clip and strap winch, and in the back I have the stern attached by one tie on teh right and one tie on the left. Does that seem like enough? The boat is a 17ft Bayliner cuddy...
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    Proper paint for hull

    I recently did some light patchwork on the stern section of my hull. I applied the fiberglass resin, I've started sanding it, etc, and my question now is the paint.<br /><br />Whats the proper paint to be used on the stern section of the hull...or the entire hull for that matter. I'm looking...
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    how long to charge a battery?

    How long does it take to charge up a fully discharged battery? <br /><br />(I'm using a ship/shore automatic charger and it said normal charge time is 6.5-8 hrs for a 1/2 charged battery.)<br /><br />On day one I charged it for 6 hrs, day two I charged it for 11 hrs, and it still shows 1/2...
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    bending rails

    Whats the easiest way to rebend a hand rail? <br /><br />The front hand rail on my cuddy is bent downward on one side. I've tried getting the whole bar off, but its really stuck in the support guides and I don't want to mess it for fear of breaking the threads out of the boat or the guides.<br...
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    2wd or 4wd while backing in & out

    Just a simple question for everyone. I have an Explorer Sport and will be trailering a 17ft Bayliner cuddy, 85hp. Should I be in 4wd while backing and out, or am I ok with 2wd? This car as automatic hubs, so if I go with 2wd and get stuck, hitting the 4wd button won't help because the wheels...
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    1987 85hp Force

    Greetings and salutations. This is my first time to this forum, so please forgive my newbie mentality if asking some rather easy questions for you experienced posters.<br /><br />I recently purchased a 17' Bayliner with a 87' 85hp Force engine (3 cyl 2 stroke). The boat hasn't been used yet...
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