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    Ventilation?

    2008 Bayliner Discovery 215 with Mercruiser 5.0 alpha one leg with Apollo SS 17 x 141/4 and smart tabs. The boat gets on plane fully trim down quick and max out at 4400 RPM. At 3000 rpm cruise, if I trim out pass 1/4 from fully trim down the engine will start revving up slightly sometimes a bit...
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    2000 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke lower unit oil seal replacement

    I should've been more specific, my bad. The one in red circle is actually called water pump base (#22 part# 821307A2 according to Mercury catalog). It contains 2 oil seals and is hold by an O ring. I've tried prying it with flat head screw driver with no success. It might take more aggressive...
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    2000 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke lower unit oil seal replacement

    I'm in the process of replacing the drive shaft upper oil seal in the lower unit from a 2000 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke engine. I have removed the water pump housing assembly and gasket. My next problem is how do you remove the pump base to replace all the seals? Any input is greatly appreciated.
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    1998 75 HP Force prop replacement

    It's time to replace the beaten up original alum prop on my 98 75hp Force. When it comes to prop I'm totally a newbie. Currently my bass boat top out close to 40mph with 1 person at appox 5800-5900 rpm. I think it's a bit high. The prop is 10x14. Should I go for a higher pitch SS prop with a...
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    1998 Force 75 hp fuel pump and carb rebuilt question

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my fuel pump and the carb. So far I have ordered part # 18-7817 and 18-7033 from iboats here. The fuel pump looks simple enough, but my main concern is the carb. Will I mess up all the screws and jets current adjustment if I just want to clean the carb? And is...
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    1998 75hp Force water pump rebuild kit

    Re: 1998 75hp Force water pump rebuild kit I dropped the lower unit, took the T stat off and sprayed compressed air through the copper tube to blow out any debris in the water jacket. The water tube did not seem loose at both end. I also drained some lower unit oil to see if there's any sight...
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    1998 75hp Force water pump rebuild kit

    Re: 1998 75hp Force water pump rebuild kit I I have successfully changed the impeller thank to all you valuable part suggestion. Question though, when i run the engine either on muff or lake, I notice the water coming from the hole right below the lower unit and upper leg. Is this normal...
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    1998 75hp Force water pump rebuild kit

    Hi everyone, I've just got the 1998 Astro 16.2 fish with 1998 75hp Force outboard. I'm planning on replacing the impeller but not sure what part # to look for. The closest water pump rebuild kit I could find so far is 47-19453Q 2 ( around $66 shipped), which is the replacement for 47-19453. I...
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