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    Lower Gear Case match?

    Will a 1992 120hp Force Lower Gear Case work on a 1988 125 hp? I think I found a good condition used one, but I am not sure if it is exactly the same. Thank you for your help, Adam
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    How do you put the piston pin into the piston?

    How does one install the piston pin into the piston along with the needle bearings and the spacers? I had a machine ship try and they could not figure it out. Thank you for your help. 1992 Force 120hp outboard
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    120hp Force 1993

    The engine overheated... then #1 had 65 psi, #2 - 4 had 150psi. The water jackets were plugged with a burnt up impeller. I removed the #1 piston from the cylinder. The cylinder wall has aluminum worn on to it. Some of it came off with a razor blade as was suggested. Can I use a cylinder...
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    1970 60hp Evinrude

    Thank you for all of the help so far. I tried to take the boat out today. The compression is 160psi even across all 3. I have spark to all plugs. The carb seems to be working properly. My problem is when I am in forward the boat goes about 5mph in low or full throttle. The engine rev's up...
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    1970 Evinrude Selectric 60hp

    I am having trouble with my outboard. It only runs about 5mph top speed. The forward and reverse works fine. I put new Premium Blend Type C gear oil in the lower end. It has a new prop. What could be causing this problem? Thank you for your help.
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    1970 Evinrude 60hp

    The engine is running great, I checked for a spun prop, it is new and perfectly aligned with the notch marks I made. Selectric shift system... I have the boat in forward, it goes about 5mph, same in reverse. The engine RPM's increase, but the boat does not go any faster... What is happening...
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    60hp Evinrude spun prop

    How can you tell if a prop is spun? I have a 1969 60hp Evinrude. I put a new prop on it last season, and now the boat goes about 5mph, while the engine sounds like it should be going 30mph. Also, it has the Selectric shifter. All of a sudden it goes forward in neutral and also in reverse...
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    Cobra outdrive noise and suddenly stopped working

    I have a 1987 Cobra outdrive mated to a 4.3L engine Outdrive Serial # T0481818 Model # 98454 We were on the lake and the boat was running perfectly. Then I heard a bearing like rattle/noise, so I slowed us down and while we were slowing down the engine revved up and the boat lost forward...
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    How do I crack the powerhead case?

    I have a 1992 Force 120hp Outboard I have the engine tore down with the head off, the carbs off, the lower cowl off, and all of the large and small bolts holding the carb side of the power head case. Also, I have the flywheel and electrical under it off. I have tried hitting the case with a...
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    Can I add a telltale to an I/O?

    1987 4.3L V6 OMC Cobra I/O Can I add a telltale to my inboard outboard to always know it is pumping fresh water into the system. I enjoyed having a telltale on my outboard motor. It gave me piece of mind while driving to look back and see that it was pumping. Years ago I had a Merc I/O...
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    1987 Omc V6 4.3l

    I had a mechanic get this engine running really nice. I went out to start it up and it almost started and now it will not start. I have a feeling the spark plugs are fouled. He replaced them and that is when it ran great. What causes fouled spark plugs in such a short time? Can I get a...
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    1992 Force 120hp

    I have a 1992 Force 120ho outboard. It ran good till the impeller shredded and blocked up the water flow, causing it to overheat. I replaced the head gasket and now it has 65 psi compression in the #1 cylinder and 150 in the other 3. Any ideas what is wrong with it? Does the head need to be...
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    1969 Evinrude 55hp WABASH Amp

    I have a 1969 Evinrude 55hp with a WABASH amplifier. I am not sure it is wired correctly. Can anyone please help me. The amplifier is part # 389549. It has a purple, grey, black & white, and blue wire. Do the purple and grey go to 12volt + and the black white to the points and the blue to...
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    Evinrude 55hp dieseling after I turn it off

    1969 Evinrude 55hp It runs good. I turn it off and it continues to run... Eventually it stops. How do I fix that?
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    55hp Evinrude wire diagram

    1969 55hp Evinrude Does anyone know where I can find a wire diagram for this motor online? Thank you for your help...
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    50:1 ratio?

    1970 60hp Evinrude J08894 60073D 1969 55hp Evinrude Do I have the ratio of oil to fuel correct for these 2 motors? They seem to smoke more than other 2 cycle motors I have had in the past. Thank you for your help...
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    60hp in gear

    I installed the lower unit and put the control box back together and now the engine is always in forward when it should be in neutral. Did I put it together wrong? Does anyone know where the 5 wires go specifically at the selectric switch? 1970 60hp Evinrude J08894 60073D Thanks
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    Thermostat, do I have to use one?

    Does one really need a thermostat? Isn't simply to warm up the engine faster? Thanks..
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    60hp Evinrude won't start *clicking*

    1970 60 hp Evinrude J08894 60073D Selectric shift I got the neutral safety switch sorted out and now when I turn the ignition I hear a loud click noise at the solenoid and yet it will not start the starter motor. I know the starter works, I can jump start the starter. It also seems to be in...
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    Neutral Safety Switch help

    I have a 1970 60hp Evinrude with Selectric switch and a neutral safety switch. There is a wire missing from the neutral safety switch and I think this is causing the engine not to start. One wire goes to the starter solenoid. Where would the other wire come from/go to? Thanks, Adam Ser #...
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