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    1999 ficht curious what this hole is for?

    Re: 1999 ficht curious what this hole is for? Found nice close up pic on eBay. Hopefully this can help identify. Thanks Dave
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    1999 ficht curious what this hole is for?

    I can't figure out what is supposed to go here if anything even does go here. It seeps oil, there are no threads, and i cannot see anything on any parts diagrams that would go there. It is on the port side of mtr just below the temp sensor, i thought it was part #18 but its not. if anyone knows...
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    e-tech thermostats in a ficht

    I have a 1999 90 hp ficht suffix c and i have read that the e-tech thermostats out of a v-6 keep it running warmer at idle. Does it matter what year, and to those who have done this does it help ? thanks dave
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    Spark plugs

    From everyone's experiance, what are the best plugs to use in DI ficht motors. I have a 1999 90hp. Thanks Dave
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    Ficht software for 1999 90 hp

    I ordered the software and it did not come with a cable, it is version 1.42b and on a floppy and it says i have to run through DOS, and none of my laptops have a 9 pin seial port. I need advice on a cable and the best way to run the software on a newer machine. thanks dave
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    Control cables

    I am in the process of changing from merc to evinrude and the last thing i need to buy are the control cables, should i order the omc cables the same length as the merc cables that i just bought last year. Any input is appreciated. thanks dave
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    rigging eye hook

    hi all i recently got rid of my force motor and bought an evinrude. does anyone know where i can get the eyehook that threads into the flywheel for rigging the outboard. thanks dave
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    1998 force

    Just want to start off by saying thanks to everyone one here for all your help with the motor. I am going to repower and i am getting rid of the force which now runs great, EDIT i am gonna put it on craigslist soon. thanks dave No selling allowed, Dave. Please check the rules.
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    Lowrance hds5 and lss1 transducers

    I am about to purchase these two units and i am wondering if the lss1 transducer pick up 2d also. The reason i ask is that i have seen the hds5 without transducer new for cheaper than buying with the transducer. Any insight would be appreciated....this is not a cheap purchase as you know and i...
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    choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

    just looking some different opinions on the two units, i will be striper fishing mostly in rivers and bay. thanks for any input. dave
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    Full throttle rpms

    I was finally able to get out today and switch to my new boat trailer and run the boat after everything i have done, THE BOAT RAN GREAT!! The rpms at full throttle were at about 5200 without trimming and i was just curious how many of you guys run your motor close or past the recommended full...
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    Throttle stop screw

    I finally found a set of carbs after a year of looking and the motor is running great in the driveway. I am having a problem with the timing tower returning back to the throttler stop screw, it is staying off the motor causing high idle unless i push it with my hand. Do i need to preload the...
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    service manual for 4 strokes

    What is the best service manual for 4 stroke carburated merc outboards.
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    Milky oil in cylinders '98 90hp force

    Re: Milky oil in cylinders '98 90hp force Good luck i have the same exact motor and just replaced every gasket on the thing and ofcourse broke off 9 bolts on the exhaust plate. Take your time and use good drill bits, i used titanium and cobalt steel bits. BTW i just got it back together...
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    testing ignition

    I was just wondering if anyone has tested ign. components with a regular meter instead of a DVA. I tested the stator and its like 128 vac but am not sure how accurate it is compared to the DVA meter. This motor has no top end rpm have done carbs lower pitch prop which i found out the boat had...
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    steering swivel pin asy

    I have a 98 90 hp force, the retaining in the lower yoke has popped out and i cannot find anything in the clymer about it, all i can find is a diagram online but it is not clear on where the ring is supposed to go.....or how far up in the yoke it has to go. with the motor trimmed up i can move...
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    Internal carb damage

    I have a 98 90hp force, my middle and bottom carbs are all eaten up inside, the bottom carb bowl pin holes are almost gone. Does anyone know who sells aftermarket Tillostson carbs for these motors. Thanks, Dave
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    Please help with pitch selection

    I have a 98 17ft trophy center console with a 98 force 90 hp, currently has a 12.75 X 21 pitch prop. It is very slow getting on plane and will only tach 4000 rpms, all vitals are good..compression, fuel, spark. I am not sure what prop came on boat originally but it was not this one and i do not...
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    How many poles

    I have a 98 90hp, i cant find anything in my clymer on how poles the stator has, i need to buy a tach and i wanna make sure i get the right one. thanx dave
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    Timing Pointer Mark

    I have a 90hp 1998 . The clymer shows a bracket with a mark, my motor does not look like that it just has a casting mark on the top of carbs. When i shot the light it said it was 40 i got it down to 32 as per the manual and now it is surging really bad after idle, i adjust the linkage and idle...
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