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  1. topgun3690

    Force 85 HP tilt/trim model no.

    They are automotive panel clip pliers.....got it at Harbor Freight. Yeah the check valves held in by clips are hard to get out.....I had to remount the VB and used the hydraulic pressure to blow them out. You get one out, then can push the other one out, like you did. Your check valves look...
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    How to tow a 9.9 Johnson

    Being just a 9.9 hp could just take it off and lay it down in the bottom of the boat or the back of your truck.....
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    How to tow a 9.9 Johnson

    Don't need a transom saver if you have plenty of clearance to tow with it down. If you have to tow with the engine tilted up (for clearance) then use a TS.
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    1990 Force 120HP trim and tilt not keeping motor up no leaks

    He got it figured out. (y)
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    Bye to Chrysler world

    Thanks for that info.....yeah, there is no denying that 2-strokes are dirty compared to the 4-strokes....and I can see their concern about the drinking water for sure. I guess if they don't outlaw the 2-strokes outright they will make it too expensive to use them.....causing people to make the...
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    1990 Force 120HP trim and tilt not keeping motor up no leaks

    Thats it....the little red seal. I will send PM then you can answer.
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    Bye to Chrysler world

    COME AND TAKE IT :ROFLMAO:
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    Bye to Chrysler world

    If/when that happens, hope you will continue to share your knowledge of these old motors....I plan on running mine as long as I can. Ahh, the smell of pre-dawn 2-stroke smoke out on the water.....it don't get any better than that! Lol.
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    1990 Force 120HP trim and tilt not keeping motor up no leaks

    Still got a few......PM if interested. Briggs & Stratton part# 398188. Not a problem if you are in the lower 48. And you only need two (2).
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    Sea foam for outboards?

    I use Sta-bil 360 Marine.....every time. But I am sure there will be many other opinions about what is best.....kind of like the OIL debate. Lol.
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    Yamaha 4 HP, cranks, runs, but fails to come back from idling down to shift gears

    Glad you came back......sounds like you are on the right track. (y)
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    1973 Chrysler 25hp parts availability?

    Ebay is good for NOS and NLA parts.....
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    Dust Cap Woes

    Might be time to upgrade/replace the old hubs....just did mine and they were the originals from 1978....don't regret it at all.
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    New to me boat ?

    @tpenfield is right.....if the PO had all the paper work before the fire, should be able to get duplicate titles, would make things a lot easier.....you could offer to pay for any fees, etc. since you got the boat for free......
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    Viking/Chrysler 9.6 HP carb?.

    Call Franz Marine....he might have one or know where to get one......
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    New to me boat ?

    TPWD requires titles for boats and outboard motors. The trailer is handled through the County tax assessor-collector office. I don't have a title for my trailer, just a certificate of origin.
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    85 horse dropped number 3 cylinder.

    How did you confirm this.....post some pics of the piston and cylinder walls.....
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    Trim Blown: Had to tap on cylinder to make it come up. Blew the bottom ... Now What?

    Get the 30w Non Detergent oil......
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    Force 85 HP tilt/trim model no.

    True.....mine was never removed.....shouldn't need it with a good T&T system.....but came in handy to hold the engine fully UP when working on the T&T cylinders.....never had a problem with it on there, and rarely raise the engine that high anyway......
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    Force 85 HP tilt/trim model no.

    200 bucks for a runner with good compression.....caint beat that, brother....
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