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I have a 1987 35 hp Force outboard. Leaking oil from lower unit water intake and small amount of water in gear case oil. Figure I will drop lower unit and pressure test for leaking seals (replace impeller same time). Looking at Clymer Force manual (1984-1994, 25-50 hp all same), it says...
So I'm brand new to this forum and back owning a boat after half a century away. I bought a 1987 aluminum "bass" boat. 15' poor mans' model. It came with a 1987 35 hp Force outboard. Runs quite well, but pulls right firmly at speed. Problem is, it has no trim tab on motor. The exhaust...
