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    Funny

    There is a TLC Craigslist thread on the general forums but I figured this probably would be a funny one only in the eyes of the force thread. I love my Force to death but this guy...... $800 for a boat with a seized L drive and a shot interior??? Wow...
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    Finding Model number of my Force

    I have an 1989 Quantum Bass Boat and I assume the same year Force because it is painted in the same color scheme as the boat (red and grey). The sticker is faded so it is impossible to read the numbers aka nothing there just white. Is there another way to tell what model number it is? Its a 1989...
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    Fuel in 1989 85 HP

    I have a 1989 85 HP and have heard that ethanol in fuel can eat the rubber hoses in old outboards. My question is is it ok to use the high grade Non-ethanol fuel or will the added octane overheat/hurt the powerhead? Thanks
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    Water Pump Help '89 85HP

    Took the lower unit off to cahnge the water pump and while removing the screws to remove the plastic housing one of the nuts just spins the bolt (Like I need a wrench on the bolt too). But it appears that there is no place to hold the bolt to remove the nut. Any tips or tricks??
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    Fuel Economy

    Just wondering what peoples "sweet Spot" is for fuel economy. I have a 1989 force 85hp on a 17 foot quantum bass boat. I'm finally over the new boat "I need to go WOT all the time" phase and was curious what would be the average RPM/MPH I should run at to best conserve gas but not go like 2 MPH...
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    Ouch!

    This is what happens when you hit an old railroad tie/log looking thing at wide open throttle. I have an 85 horse and just heard a bang and thought the LU was gone when I looked back and saw this thing bobbing in the water. Must have been floating just under the surface. Didnt see it at all and...
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    Couple questions about 1989 85HP

    Hey all, I have a 1989 85HP Force that I bought towards the end of last year. I ran it a bit before storing it. Needless to say I am somewhat new to the boating world but read up this winter on what I need to do this season. First question, I drained the lower unit lube today (didnt change it...
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    Bonehead Mistake. Water in gas tank

    Ok First off I must admit I am a bone head. I got to the ramp and it was really busy. I opened up my gas cap and put oil in the tank. Needless to say in the rush and bustle I forgot to replace the cap. It is located right in front of the motor in the splash up area. It is an onboard tank with...
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    How much throttle with muffs?

    How much throttle can you give an outboard with muffs on? I have a problem that I need to check about halfway through the band. Thanks
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    Cleaning out a built in gas tank

    Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to clean out a built in onboard gas tank? I tried swishing it out with water, shaking the boat upside down and tapping the bottom but doesnt seems to work. (That was a joke btw :D)
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    89 Force 85 HP *****UPDATED with video****

    I'm gonna try this again. I now have purchased a 89 force 85HP and the guy I bought it from said the problem was a "high speed module". Took it out today and it get to about 16 MPH and starts to skip is how I could explain it. it shudders and makes a duhn noise that gets faster and faster the...
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    '89 Force 85 HP question

    Just a question, I am buying a boat with an 89 force 85HP and the owner said that at about 25 MPH it starts to miss. He said it is high speed module. Was just wondering if there is an merit to this and how much the part will cost and how hard it would be to put in. If I need to have a mechanic...
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    Another '59 Johnson part question

    Thanks for all your help guys. I have another part question. What is the gasket called that sits under the powerhead base. Not the head gasket but what the powerhead itself sits on. And anyone know where I could get one?? Or a solution to work around it if I cant find the part? Any help would be...
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    1959 Johnson Seahorse 10 HP part question

    Hi was just wondering if anyone knew the part number for the impeller housing on a 59 johnson seahorse 10 hp?? Thanks in advance
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    Quick question about pressure tank

    Just a quickie. After you are done running your motor should one release the pressure in the pressure tank or does it not really matter? Thanks!
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    Couple more questions about 59 seahorse

    Couple more questions for you old motor geniuses, Under the cap of my motor where the motor is is pretty dirty. What is the best way to clean out all the gunk? Also it seems like its alot of oil splatter. Is something leaking and if so what might be leaking? The motor runs but needs some...
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    Another silly newbie question

    Another new guy question. I have a 1959 Johnson Seahorse 10 hp (my first motor!!). What is the part called that the air/fuel line connects to on the motor. The person I bought it from said that part with the pins was broken and he connected the lines directly to the motor bypassing that part...
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    1959 Johnson seahorse 10 hp

    I am real new to the boating world, Just bought my first boat. 14' aluminum with a 1959 Johnson seahorse 10 hp. The prop is slightly beat up and was wondering what kind of prop I need to look for. Like I said first time owner here, so speak slowly and act like I was 5 years old :) Thanks in...
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    First timer here.

    Hi all, Was wondering if anyone could help me figure out what year my motor is. I just bought an older 14' aluminum which has a Johnson Seahorse 10 on it and the model is QD 20 and the serial is 1976030. This is my first boat/motor and would like to know what to look for and what to tell the...
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