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    FUEL PUMP orafices: 3/8" vs 5/16" 1996 FORCE 75hp

    I know 115hp and smaller require only a 5/16" fuel line. I have replaced almost every part I can on my 1996 FORCE 75hp outside of any MAJOR power block rebuilds. Next up is figuring out my fuel pump. Outboard is now running about 85% decent. BEST in years!!!! I replaced ALL my fuel hoses w/...
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    Fresh air to carb issue?

    ..... had a mechanic/dealer shake my 1996 FORCE 75hp and ask me if I had any issue with engine seemingly choking out. He suggested engine might have a gasket (exhaust) leak backflowing into cowl and robing airflow necessary for carburetor to function properly. Mechanic also suggested to maybe...
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    1996 FORCE 75hp idle issue (especially when F to R)

    re: 1996 FORCE 75hp cuts off when idling or going from F to R These are the troubleshooting steps I've completed: 1: seafoam - yea, don't laugh! 1a: adjust all carb settings (never do this unless you know what you are doing!!!!) lol ~ 2: new NGK spark plugs 3: new spark plug wires and...
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    1996 FORCE 75hp cowl LOWER SEAL replacement??

    Has anyone attempted to replace the "lower seal" on their cowl? part #2 #2 F684989 SEAL-Bottom Cowl Plate (1 required per assembly) F684989 - Seal, NLA [ More info ] $56.25 10+ in stock. Would this seal replacement stop exhaust from infiltrating the cowl housing restricting FRESH...
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    Re-power options 25' 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX pontoon

    ...... OK, seeking advice/opinions. Plan to re-power a renovated 1996 Brunswick Spectrum Cruise DLX 24' pontoon in GREAT shape (we've owned it from new), rated for a 125hp. Currently still using the stock 1996 75hp FORCE (250lbs) (quit laughing!!! -- she's been reliable but SLOW). After...
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    1995 FORCE 75 hp what are splines at top of driveshaft connected to? Flywheel?

    I am trying to narrow down the cause of intermittent "bang" or "THUMP" to my 1995 FORCE 75hp engine 20" driveshaft. When I get 2000 rpms of higher a "THUMP" vibrates and shakes the whole engine and thus the whole pontoon boat, a 24' Spectrum. I removed the lower unit, drained the gear lube and...
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    1996 Force 75 hp serial# ??

    Trying to find out my exact 1996 Force serial# so when I speak with SEI about a rebuilt lower unit (gears banging) SEI will be able to determine if they/SEI can source the lower unit. I've had this 1996 24' Spectrum pontoon since 2003, yes lots of renovations! ha ha) and the ID tag on the 75hp...
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    1996 FORCE 75hp: "throttle control cable" adj messing with idle and reverse acceleration/thrust ??

    1996 FORCE 75hp: "throttle control cable" adj messing with idle and reverse acceleration/thrust ?? When I try to adjust the "throttle control cable" on our 1996 FORCE 75hp it will correct one and mess up the other of idle speed or reverse acceleration/thrust ability. I'm sure it's an easy...
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    need uFlex Remote Control Box advice-hooking to existing mercury control cables??

    Swapping out the OLD mercury quicksilver RemoteControlBox for a uFlex universal RemoteControlBox B77, binnacle mount. Well, trying to! DangIt! uFlex says to use their uFlex Mercury Control Connection Kit...
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    Hydraulic Steering on a 1996 FORCE 75hp on pontoon

    Thinking of biting the bullet and upgrading to the uFlex GOTECH hydraulic steering system, $550 for this vs $200 for rotary (the steering system that came on the boat in 1996....and it SUCKS!) Will this work on the 75 hp FORCE engine? http://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/e...p?schedaid=909
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    ....I'm having the EXACT same issue.

    ....I'm having the EXACT same issue. When turning the 'ignition key' sometimes it used to be a delay before the engine would turn over. Now it's hit or miss, most of the time miss and NO response when turning the key. So I've followed all the same 'tests' and all tests point back to the "NEUTRAL...
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    1996 Force 75hp reverse/forward adjustment cable?

    Received our 1996 Brunswick 24'pontoon w/ a 75 hp Force back from repairs and the shifting would not fully engage into reverse. Forward worked fine. Took the cover off & studied the inside cabling. Found the shifting cable, removed the 2 screws and 1st turned the barrel bolt 2 turns toward...
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    1996 Force 75 hp w/ quicksilver remote control box THROTTLE cable sticking?

    The problem: 1996 Force 75 hp with a quicksilver remote control box. Had it in forward going about 48 rpms and noticed it was difficult to power down but it did. Later that day I could return the remote control to N(neutral) but the engine remained in very HIGH idle. When I tried to go inot...
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    96 force 75hp: loses traction in water when accelerating?

    ...must be the full moon. I was just out riding ~4800rpm and all was operating well. All of a sudden it sounded like the engine went vrooom but I was not going anywhere. I cut back the throttle and I could putt along. When I try to accelerate it seems the prop is losing traction in water and...
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    ----how do I replace the tilt/trim relays?

    .... how do I 'replace the trim relays?" My tilt/trim button in the throttle control stopped working, I think. It was acting weird at beginning of season. Sometimes when engaged nothing would happen. The the next time it work work-you could hear it engaging and the engine would go up and...
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    how to get the best am/fm reception?

    .... ......do you get better am/fm reception w/ a taller antenna? Shakespeare has 3', 4' and 8' antennas: http://www.shakespeare-marine.com/ovr-amfm.asp and I am trying to figure out which to use for the best possible reception of for am/fm stations. Does the length matter that much for am/fm...
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    coast guard engine rating size for a boat?

    Have a 1996 spectrum/brunswick 24 cruiser DLX it has a 75hp Force on it the motor works like a champ even though it has NEVER been flushed and used in salt water since 1996. the tilt/trim piston is shot broke a bolt trying to remove the frame cannot justify spending ~$1500 and still have a 1996...
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    '95 force 75hp control box move to new captains stand

    renovated a '95 brunswick 24' spectrum pontoon and it still has the original 75hp force. Same steering and same control (quicksilver) box. Replacing the captains stand and trying to figure the easiest way to achieve this. Looks like I will have to take the control box apart to complete the...
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