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    cracked plastic water intake screen on 1987 Force 50 ((507F7C)

    The plastic water intake screen on my motor has cracked, and when the motor is run, what remains of internal casing can be pushed up the intake. (Before it broke, the screen slightly protruded into the intake area, keeping it from moving up?) I am not sure how far it may go, and need to know if...
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    50 hp 507F7C starter or starter relay failure?

    When I set up my motor for the summer, I checked all connections and charged the battery fully before first use; however, I noticed a slight hesitation accompanied by a sizzling or crackling sound on turning the ignition switch occasionally. Usually the ignition would fire after a few repeated...
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    Force 50 cuts out, fuel pump gasket leaks, poor start

    After cleaning carb-replacing fuel pump diaphragm and installing in-line fuel filter (and checking fuel pump screen filter) on 1987 50 HP 507F7-C, the motor continues to cut out: began only at W.O.T. and gradually lower rpm cutout until it became very hard to start and stalls unless I squeeze...
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    50 hp 2 banger dies in the water

    the more juice i give it, the less it responds...
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    1987 force 50 progressive power fade to dead

    I am pushing a 15 ft. Sportcraft with 2-cylinder 50 HP motor (507F7C). It initially worked well. Then, a few weeks later, I discerned a slight power loss at full throttle. That became a clear power loss noticeable at 3/4 throttle, then 1/2 throttle. And at 1/4 throttle. Then with minimal...
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    FORCE 1987 Steering Arm - where to buy?

    Anybody know where I can find a steering arm for my engine? Can't run it - just bought it ... there does not seem to be anyone who knows where I can get this component.<br /><br />Also could use good quality tank and lines with Force connectors if they are available cheap ...
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    Dealer Charges $400 for Lower Unit Seal/Water Pump Seal/Pressure&Vacuum Test

    I just bought the first boat motor of my life. I layed it on its side in my truck to bring it home, and it was leaking oil from the water intake: my first repair before my first use - go figure - and on a Force to beat it all...remedy = lower unit reseal labor/kit and water pump reseal kit-new...
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    1987 Force 50 hp 507F7C Tune Up / Repairs Cost ?

    What should the following cost to have done at the dealer - (1) lower unit gear case seal kit (2) carburetor tune up kit and (3) water pump reseal/impeller kit ? I just got this motor and want to know what you guys are paying that run Force yourselves.
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    Force 507F7C One barrel - 2 Cylinder Water Intake leaks oil w/ motor laying on s

    Noticed a leak from the water intake after transporting engine on its side - never leaked standing straight up on its stand after winterized. I spoke with a Force mechanic today and he said get pressure + vacuum test to check for leakage location of seal - if it fails - get a new reseal kit for...
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    50 Force water vent leaks lower unit oil when motor laid on its side

    I just bought a 1987 Force 50 and had to transport in my truck - when I checked it, there was bluish-green leakage from what appeared to be the water vent/intake area of the lower unit: When I stood the motor straight up, a little more oil came out from the vent. Someone on this post with a...
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    Force 50 hp '87 milky brown liquid discharge

    Regarding an engine I am considering purchasing..looking at it running with the earmuffs and waterhose run-setup, and noting other related posts, this is what I see AFTER the engine is cut off and the last water runs out... <br /><br />Is it normal for there to be a milky-brown liquid discharge...
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    wheel removal when bolts are stuck

    Someone told me if my lugnuts are seized up, I can get the wheels off the axle by pulling some sort of pin and removing the hub and all - is this possible? I already tried solvents to cut the rust but they have taken on a stubborn life of their own.
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