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    1800ss too low in the water

    Can anyone help me with this problem. I just got a Starcraft 1800ss 1996(fiberglass). It came with a 115 merc that was ng. I put a 135 Johnson that weighs 378 lbs. (2001) and put it in the water. The water line at the transom is 5 inches below the top of the transom. The drain in the motor...
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    Transom weight

    I plan to put a 2001 Johnson 135 hp 2 stroke on a 21 ft Maxun Cuddy Cabin. I am replacing a force 125. I don't knpw the weight of the Force but the Johnson is 365lbs, substantially more I thing. Can the transom/ boat take the weight?<br /><br />Thanks
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    88 125 Force any ideas

    Does any one know how to correctly set the timing on this 125. When I set the scribe marks at idle to align the motor runs rough, however if I go 4 or 5 deg btdc it smooths. Should marks align? What is correct carb setting 3/4 turn from seat, plugs always seem wet? The engine runs ok but will...
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    cables

    How do you adj. cable length for shift/throttle assy. I don't seem to be able to turn the screw on the motor end. 12o force 1990 on a 20 maxum
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    force 120 exhaust in cowling

    Strange problem I put an 86 power head on a 90 frame.All of the ports line up on the exhaust plate The engine runs fine w/ears on my front lawn up to 3300rpm. When I put the boat in the water only I get water above the rubber boot and exhaust in the cowling. Does the boot seal off exhaust...
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    Force exhaust problem

    I put a used power head "84" on a "89" motor frame(120hp). I continue to have an exhaust leak into the motor housing. I have removed the head several times and resealed with gasketmaker. The exhaust tube gasket is ok. The exhaust seems to be comming up the controls side of the motor. The bottom...
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