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    Using OMC control box for Honda

    I have a standard side shift control box that was used on a 40hp OMC. I just bought an 01 50hp Honda that did not come with a control box. Is there anyway that I can use my OMC box to control the Honda? Can the teleflex 479 Cables be converted to work with the Honda? My ignition and kill...
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    someone please show me the light!

    2 weeks ago I could hit the switch and it would work fine both up and down. Last week I would hit the switch and nothing, but tap on the motor and it would kick in and work properly. Tonight, hit the switch and nothing; tap on the motor, bang on the motor, wiggle wires, check all connections...
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    87 40hp evinrude

    '87 evinrude VRO-disabled 40hp - 15' bass boat (1000 lbs with motor) 115# both cylinders New fuel pump fairly new coil packs sat up for about 3 months or so. First time out( 2 weeks ago) the motor fires up just fine, idled rough, then struggled to rev up. With 2 people on board it would only...
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    1987 40hp evinrude wont start

    Okay, so I was going to install a tach in my newly restored boat. I installed a ground wire on the tach then hooked it up to the ground block. While I was under the console I decided to go ahead and run a power wire so I wouldn't have to get under there again. Then I unsecured my ignition...
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    Hull ID

    I was trying to decipher the Hull Id on my old glasstream basspro 1550, and I came across this link and figured it may help someone else at some point. Hull identification link: http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm
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    water pressure on a 88 85hp

    3 weeks ago I was getting a steady 14 psi at 4700rpm. THis past Sunday I was only getting about 9psi, but I was at 4900rpm... Between the two attemps I ran the engine in my driveway with the muffs for a minute or 2. What happend was that I noticed my temp gauge wasnt getting any reading at...
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    Attn: Gary H Nc

    here are the pics of my 1988 bayliner capri. *Note* the bend in the transon goes back about 2-3 inches* > > do you think i can squeeze smart tabs on here?
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    has anyone put smart tabs on

    a 1988 17' capri with an 85hp engine. I ask because I want to get a set but when I look at my transom and hull and I can't vision them working with the little amount of room that I have to work with. Therefore, if anyone has done this install can you tell me about it or send me a pic? Thanks
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    has anyone put smart tabs

    on a 17' capri with an outboard engine. I ask because I look at mytransom and hull and I can't vision them working with the little amount of room that I have to work with. Therefore, if anyone has done this install can you tell me about it or send me a pic? Thanks
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    who can tell me

    what tilt/trim assemblies will work on my 1988 85hp force. I'm looking for either part numbers or just years and motor sizes of the units that will work for my application. Also, the boat/motor never had tilt but it does have 2 wires pre-run and ready to be used. I?m sure this is a clue that...
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    is this correct

    increase pitch = decreases rpm's / increases mph/ decreases wholeshot? decrease pitch = increases rpm's / increases wholeshot / decreases mph? I have a 17' bayliner capri w/85hp force turning 4900 rpm @ wot. (operating range is 4500 - 5500) I DONT KNOW MY MPH boat weight is appropriate, the...
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    1988 85hp force

    on a 17' bayliner Capri... ...I'm running 4800-4900 rpm's at wot (MPH unknown):( However, I'm yearning for those extra 600 rpm's to get into the 5500 range. :) 1. where do I start? 2. Is this just a prop situation? If so, how do i determine my prop size? 3. What prop is providing the...
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    20 pole tach's

    I found this seller on ebay and I purchased one of his tachometers and one of his water pressure gauges. They were inexpensive, they arrived within a week, they look and work GREAT! The water pressure gauge even came with about 15ft of tube, plus the nipple coupling needed to insert on the...
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    correct thermostat for Force 856x8a

    I have called a Force repair shop, read numerous threads on the subject, and searched various websites, and I seem to get conflicting information about the correct thermostat for my motor? 1988 Force 85hp - 856x8a. I see the 18-3553, 18-3557 & 18-3559 all seem to be options :confused...
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