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  1. valencehsift

    Please help! 1994 115hp Jet!!

    I have been having a problem with cooling. I found pluged hose the first time. I have the engine out now. For the life of me, I can't figure out where the water comes from. I have no idea what or where the engine is fed water. Can someone please help!!!!!! This is driving me crazy!! It is a...
  2. valencehsift

    What speed should I get?

    1994 four winns 14 foot with a 115 Johnson Evinrude jet, about what speed should I be hitting? It seems slow.
  3. valencehsift

    1994 115 Jet

    Hi, I am new to this forum and would really appreciate any assistance. I just bought a 94 four winns jet with a Johnson/Evinrude 115 jet. It runs good but it is not cooling. The alarm goes off and I end up paddling to shore. I pulled the thermostats to see if that was the problem, and it is not...
  4. valencehsift

    Seloc Yamaha Manual

    I had a Clymer Force Outboard Manual that left a little to be desired. Anyone have input on the Seloc Manual for Yamaha outboards? I will purchase one through ebay if you guys give me the ok! Thx and have a great day!
  5. valencehsift

    Mid 80's Suzuki 75 HP Question

    This is for a friend of mine. He has a mid 80's Suzuki 75 in very good condition. It sits on a small 15 footer. He was told that the powerhead on a 75 and 90 are the same, and if he wanted to upgrade to the 90 he just needs to change the carbs to the same ones on a 90. I told him I didn't know...
  6. valencehsift

    Idle RPM?

    Just out of curiosity, what is the ideal RPM at idle in neutral. Mine is at about 900, is that a bit high? 1989 Force 150
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    Newly aquired '88 225 Excel

    Re: Newly aquired '88 225 Excel This is a pic of the actual part if this helps.
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    Enrichment Valve?

    After carefully looking at the enrichment valve, I noticed it only allows a small potion of fuel into the second carb only. There are 3 carbs, the hoses from the fuel enrichment valve connect to all the carbs, but there is no way it is going into the top carb for pure gravity reasons. There is a...
  9. valencehsift

    Newly aquired '88 225 Excel

    I posted the question some time ago. Just want to see any other feedback. My motor will be arriving in a week or so. Just the motor. No prop or wiring no key and no throttle control. I know what prop I am getting 15 and 1/4x 19. I ordered the throttle control. It is original yamaha equipment and...
  10. valencehsift

    Spark plug wires?

    Can someone please advise me on how to do this. I have a 1989 Force 150. I noticed that they are just not wires that can be replaced, or can they? I noticed rust on the inside of it a bit and on the spark plug heads. Please help. Thx in advance
  11. valencehsift

    Where to find the model number?

    I have a 1989 Force 150 and for the life of me cannot find the model #. Please point me in the right direction.
  12. valencehsift

    You Guys are the BEST!

    I am a first time boater with a 1989 Force 150, I had some cooling and starting problems. I followed the advice given here, parts in total ran me $50 (not including starter $100, for over cranking, learning experience) and kaboom! My motor starts perfect and runs perfect! One more less urgent...
  13. valencehsift

    Yamaha vs. Force

    I am about to buy a 1988 225 excel to replace my problematic 1989 Force 150. Come with no controls or prop. I am in Canada, motor in NC. Is it going to be difficult to get controls and hook it up? Also what is the best size prop to have? I am a new boater so excuse my ignorance. The motor is a...
  14. valencehsift

    Shaft length?

    From what point to what point do I messure to find out the actual length of the shaft on my motor?
  15. valencehsift

    Humming noise????

    I took apart the carbs to clean them up. I have a 1989 force 150. Still havent got it running, but when she is turning over, there sounds lika a humming noise coming from the carbs. What the hell is it?
  16. valencehsift

    Starter

    Well this has been a battle. This is my first boat and I am getting disappointed. I have been having trouble getting the boat started. I have cleaned the carbs as someone mentioned in the forum, found out about the enrichment valve and still can not get it going. I also think that my starter is...
  17. valencehsift

    Where is the best place to start?

    Where is the best place to start trouble shooting my starting problem? 1989 Force 150. Runs good when it gets going, but gettting it going is a son of a @#$%^. Also, where is the best place to start for charging problems? I feel there is a lot of work ahead of me.
  18. valencehsift

    Force Question

    Re: Force Question I have a 1989 Force 150. I have only had it about a month but everything has been great so far. The only disappointment I have is that it has a little less power then Merc. but I might have a prop issue right now that I am working on. I work on the motor myself, use the forum...
  19. valencehsift

    Re Listing Prop Question with more info.

    I have a 1989 Quantum 18 foot with a 7.5 foot beam which is a fish and ski boat. It has a shallow hull. All I can find on the prop is 13.5 x 17 P68.5. Right now I am redlining it. So yes, it is over reving. I am willing to sacrafice some efficiency for speed but with in reason if I can do such a...
  20. valencehsift

    Rpms?

    Ok, first real run out on my first boat. The rpm guage seems to work. I am getting just over 6000 rpm if I want on my 1989 Force 150 which is full throtle but is also red lining. Is this normal and is it ok to run it like that for a while? Also need advice on changing the speedometer, would...
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