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    Which hole does the steering rod go to?

    Have a 1978 evinrude 140hp on a 16 ft. boat. Which hole of the two does the steering rod go to? I have mechanical rack and pinion steering.
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    On PTT, one trim ram lowers while tilting down

    On PTT, one ram lowers while trimming down the motor. If I release the switch, the motor continues to fall until the ram fully extends. Checked to ensure enough fluid is in system and it appears so. If I lower the motor all the way, I must physically assist the raising of the outboard to a point...
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    1977 internal 2 wire trim motor has broken wire - fixable?

    The blue wire going to the trim motor has broken off. Can the top of the motor be removed by the visible bolts on top to repair the connection or is the motor shot? Motor worked before broken wire.
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    What lower units will bolt up with a 1977 70hp Evinrude

    Can someone tell me which lower units will bolt up with a 1977 70hp Evinrude. Have only been able to find rebuilts for 1978 and up?
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    Problem starting 1978 1150

    Trying to help a friend who has this motor. Motor was running fine, then suddenly lost power and had to lip in. Tried to re-start motor, turns over, have good spark at all cylinders, but nothing. Besides fuel delivery, is there anything else to look for causing the problem? He is going to order...
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    HP rating for 1972 16ft. Caravelle runabout

    Going to look at the mentioned boat and it has a 50 hp. outboard on it. Would this be enough for this boat? Have not been able to find any specs on it and the Caravelle website does not go back that far. It is a tri-hull
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    Impeller functioning? stream or spray output

    I have searched this section on the type of water flow from force outboards. I have read two different opinions of the subject. I have a 1983 85hp Chrysler outboard. When I start the outboard and after a couple of minutes, I can put my hand by the two rear leg holes and see/feel moisture and...
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    1983 props versus later model props on Force OB

    I have done a search here on Hustler props on Force outboards. I have read where 1985 and later models with 15 spline setups were able to adapt to use this prop. Can I find out what hub was used and also, if I will be able to use the interchangeable system on a 1983 Force (Chrysler) 85 hp...
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    Older design Hustler props on 1983 Force OB

    I have done a search here on Hustler props on Force outboards. I have read where 1985 and later models with 15 spline setups were able to adapt to use this prop. Can I find out what hub was used and also, if I will be able to use the interchangeable system on a 1983 Force (Chrysler) 85 hp...
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    Model numbers for the early '80's Force 85hp

    I would like to know the model numbers for the 1983 85 hp Force outboards. Particularly the one's w/o trim and tilt, Prestolite ignition, and standard on Bayliner Capri bowriders.
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    1983 Bayliner Capri 1600 w/ a ??hp outboard

    Just got this ( 1983 Bayliner Capri 1600 )with a Force outboard. There is not an obvious motor id tag, but the cowling has 85 on it. Can someone tell me what the model number of the outboard would be without power trim and tilt? Is there another way to determine the model without disassembly?
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    Need practice docking your boat?

    Think you know how?<br /><br />Try these:<br /><br /> Cruiser Docking <br /><br /> Sport boat docking <br /><br />Something to do this winter
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    Should I replace brass/bronze prop on Volvo-Penta 270?

    I have a brass/bronze prop on my recent purchase. Is there any advantage/disadvantage in using a brass/bronze 3 blade prop on 1982 Volvo-Penta 270 only in fresh water? Would an aluminum prop reduce the wear on the outboard? The motor is a Volvo-Pents Aq125a of the same year.
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    What motor in a '89 Wellcraft Classic 18 ft

    Looking at a '89 18ft. Wellcraft Classic with an mercruiser 4 cyl. 140hp I/O. Would the motor in it be the 3.7l or the 4.3? Closed cooling system or fresh water?
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    1985 Four Winns 190 Horizon outdrive

    I am looking at a 1985 Four Winns 190 Horizon w/ the mercruiser 170 motor. What is the displacement of the motor and what outdrives were used with this setup? I hope I am saying this right, completely new at this and trying to find information. Search terms are accepted gladly. The ones I have...
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    What is the weight of my 1988 Tracker 1800FS bass boat

    Can someone tell me the pkg. weight of my 1988 Tracker 1800FS bass boat w/ 150hp Mariner and trailer? Got it used. I have no truck weight station in my area.<br /><br /><br />
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    2 cycle vs. 4 cycle outboard advantages/disadvantages

    Being new to outboards, what are the 2 cycle vs. 4 cycle outboard advantages / disadvantages? I would like to know.
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    Using a 5 inch sander/polisher on gelcoat

    Is this a feasible tool to use for this? If not, how much power or what type of tool is more appropriate? I want to bring out the shine in the finish.
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    A Battery Tutorial

    This information on batteries may be of value to those that do or do not know, but would like to ;) <br /><br /> Battery Tutorial
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    Trim down slows, then stops after coming in contact with pistons

    When I try to trim motor down, it gets to the pistons, compresses them half way into their sleeves, then stops. When I toggle between up and down, it trims down more. But I have to repeat this 4 to 5 times before it is fully down. Checked the fluid level per factory manual and it is full. the...
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