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    Force 150 Carbs not opening all the way..

    After a run across the lake yesterday I noticed my 17' speedboat with a 89 Force 150 would only hit 43MPH!!! So I checked the carbs this morning and the butterflies are only opening half way when the controls are at full throttle. I can literally push the master rod with my hand and open them...
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    Top speed on your VIP Boat???

    I was just curious on how fast other VIP Boats are compared to mine... I was a little dissapointed with my test run today and I think something must be wrong. I have a 88 VIP 17' Skiboat (vision 1750 maybe) with a 89 Force 150 outboard. I thought this setup would go around 55MPH but I could...
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    Stainless Prop gains on a 89 Force 150 outboard?

    I have a 17' VIP Speedboat with a 89 Force 150 outboard. thinking of upgrading my stock aluminum prop to a more agressive stainless prop. I dont care about my holeshot and want to focus on top speed gains. Anyone here have experience with this engine, prop upgrades or gains? Id like to know...
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    Throttle control has a huge deadspot???

    Well I finally put my boat in the water today and noticed that there is a huge dead spot in the foward throttle control. Its a 89 Force 150 engine and when you shift into foward gear you can literally push the throttle half way foward before the RPMs start to increase. I think im not getting...
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    Force lower unit oil leak/venting???

    I was just about to go boating today and noticed my lower unit has a section covered with what appears to be light oil. It is venting out of a small hole that is above the area of the fill/vent screws. I know the lower unit was refilled last fall and am wondering is this just overflow venting...
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    Cant Idle down my Force 150???

    I tried to idle down my Force 150 by backing out the idle adjustment screw. It had no affect on idle speed and even backed off all the way it still seems to race high. I dont have a tach yet so actual RPM is unknown. But shouldnt the idle screw allow you to idle the engine down low enough to...
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    FORCE 150 Water Leak question.....

    I started up my 89 Force 150 today in my driveway with the cover off and the muffs on the water pickup. When the engine is running a good amount of water is pumping out the holes in the back of the engine. But I noticed the hose that connects the rear water outlet to the engine is leaking pretty...
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    Force 150 temp and voltage guage hookup?

    I have a 89 Mercury Force 150 outboard and want to add a couple gauges to monitor the engine better. I just bought a Voltage and Water temp gauge but was not sure where to connect the wires on this engine or if I need any other parts ect.. thanks!
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    Tachometer for a 89 Force 150 5cyl???

    The tach in my speedboat is stuck and no longer works. Im running a 89 Mercury Force 150 outboard. Where can I find a tach that works with this engine? Since its a 5cyl. 2 stroke im not finding any that are compatable. Id like to update all my gauges to white face style but need the tach first...
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    Help! VIP specific question for you all...

    I have a 88 VIP 17' skiboat bowrider with a outboard engine. The metal loop on the front of my bow (for winching onto the trailer) has rusted and pulled through the fiberglass. I have no way of securing the boat to my trailer and now have 2 holes in my bow. My question is how do I access the...
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    Help! Front winchloop pulled out of bow!!!

    I have a 88 VIP 17' speedboat with a issue... There is a metal loop that is inserted into the fiberglass in my bow for pulling the boat onto the trailer. I noticed today that the lower metal pin has rotted and pulled free and is now hanging by the remaining pin. I checked and there is no access...
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    89 Force 150 Spark Plug number???

    I have a 1989 Mercury Force 150 outboard and am looking to verify the NGK spark plug number. I just purchased a Seloc Force outboard service manual and believe it or not it does not list a 150 engine in 89 under the tune up section!!! I dont want to match up the current plug because I just...
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    Were to post Mercury Force questions?

    Hello all. I am new to these forums and have a Mercury Force 150 outboard on my boat. I noticed a forum for Force/Chrysler and a seperate forum for Mercury. Which forum does my engine fall under???? any info much appreciated...
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    Mercury Force VS. Chrysler Force???

    Hello all, I just bought a VIP Skiboat with a Mercury 150 Force outboard. I just found out that Mercury and Chrysler have both produced this engine under the Force Name. I was also told the Chrysler version tends to burn up pistons and has a poor reputation. What are the differences between them...
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    New VIP Owner....

    Hello all, Just wanted to say Hi and glad to see others out there with the same boat!!! Just purchased a 17' VIP with the Mercury Force 150 Outboard. Its a 1988 and Im guessing its the Ski model. Does anyone know top speed of my boat/power combination? Next weekend I plan on putting in the...
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