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    83 suzuki dt 85 with outboard jet underpowered?

    hello, recently picked up a dt 85 with outboard jet. Took it out for the first time and it acts like it's not hitting very high rpm's. At full throttle it won't even break plane with our 18 ft starcraft. Top speed was 12. Also at full throttle it acts like it might be missing. It runs pretty...
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    71 Johnson 75hp help

    trying to help my buddy get his boat going. He bought a 71 Johnson 75hp outboard and we watched it run before he bought it. Rans great! Got it home, hooked it up, it fires then instantly dies. Fires them dies. Every single time it will fire without hesitation, then dies instantly. Anyone have...
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    88 force 125 prop help!

    I need some help! I can not figure out why the props im buying won't fit. 88 force 125 single exhaust 13 1/4" x 17. 15 spline. I just recieved my second prop in the mail from Amazon and it still doesn't fit. Getting really fed up
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    88 force 125 lower unit cross over

    Hey guys, I have a chance to get an Extremely good deal on a jet drive off a 75 hp merc. I think the is 86 or 87. Will this work on my 88 force 125. I've heard it will and I've heard it won't. Figured I would come ask the experts. Thanks!
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    Help with model number and year

    So I have a force 125. The guy I bought it from said it was a 89 but I'm having my doubts. It's in the shop right now so these pictures aren't the best and I'll get more tomorrow. The model number tag is faded and unreadable. Can anyone tell me maybe what year and model number? Trying to order...
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    Us marine trim switch help!

    Is there anyone that knows where I can get this replacement switch or something that might work? Really don't want to cut a hole in the dash. Would love to keep it on the control handle if possible. Box is a Us marine fnr Thanks!
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    Shore anchoring with changing water levels

    So we are getting ready to do an over night camping trip on the local resivuor. My question is, how to tie off when the water level changes so much. It can fluctuate as much as a couple feet over night! (My buddy did this and woke up to the back half of his boat under water..... trying to avoid...
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    Universal control box

    So im wondering if something like this https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F362652999905 Would work on my 89 force 125. The force has 8 wires. Im thinking maybe I could wire it in right?. I can't find a decent control box anywhere. It's going in a less crappy boat so I would like it to look...
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    70's Johnson 4hp rewind starter

    Having issues with this little motor I just picked up. The pull starter is sticking really bad. When I pull, it either slowly retracts or doesn't retract at all. Sometimes I can't physically move the idler arm up. If I loosen up the center bolt, by the time it is actually loose enough to...
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    89 force 125 help!

    So i picked up a boat for cheap and need help getting the outboard running. First, should the electric choke actuate when i turn the key? Choke solenoid is brand new. The ignition is mostly connected but the purple orange and black wire aren't. Where do these wires connect?
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    Evinrude 6hp help!

    Bought a pretty old evinrude 6hp. Was able to get it started and it runs great when throttle is applied. My issue is it won't hold throttle. And it just dies at idle. Any ideas? Sorry if it's not explained well.
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