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    Trim switch on US Marine control

    Hello.<br />I'd just installed my new tach, performed a quick performance check and was cleaning up.<br />Stepped over the side of the boat to get out and my leg caught the red tilt/trim switch on the side of my US Marine control, pulling the cover out and snapping one of the legs.<br /><br...
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    Tilt / trim pump

    Been waiting for the season to calm down so that I can repair my tilt/trim pump.<br /><br />Have follwed all the advice (unit slowly leaks down - much like everyone elses).<br />I have an 1989 85 Hp and ordered the correct carb grommets (820719) to fit and reseal the pump valve bits.<br /><br...
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    Flushing muffs

    When first learning about boats and outboards it was drummed into me the importance of flushing the engine clean after running in the sea, to remove any lingering salt deposits.<br /><br />The ribs I learnt to drive on had modern engines and the muffs seemed to fit well.<br />Having bought my...
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    Throttle linkage - WOT

    Hi All.<br />I've had my motor, 1989 85Hp for a few months.<br />When bought took it to an outboard mechanic for a service - all the usuals, plus a tune up.<br /><br />He obviously wasn't a Force expert because the throttle cam was set forward of the alignment mark, opening the throttles in the...
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    85 hp starting

    I know this has almost been done to death in the past but please bear me out.<br />I have a Force 85hp, 1989, 856F9F.<br />I've only owned the bost for a few weeks but i know the previous owner and he never had a problem. (i think i believe him)<br />When starting (in the Med) it takes about 3...
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