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    fire and fuel = :-9

    I have a 1995 40hp Force engine. I tried to crank it last weekend and it wouldn't start. I checked the spark at the plugs with a clip on spark plug tester and had a spark at both plugs. I added a fuel mixture and sprayed that into the carb, but it would not fire. This makes no since, I had it...
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    40 HP Force Starting Question

    I have a 40 HP Force and recently there is a hesitation when I try to crank it. It will hesitate for a split second and then turn over and start. I feel like it is the solinoid or starter, hoping for the solinoid. I think I found the starter and solinoid on the iBoats parts page but none of the...
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    steering grease fittings

    Is there a right and wrong way to grease these fittings? I was told that the steering had to be turned one way or another to keep grease from getting behind the steering bar. I think it doesnt really matter about the motor swivel fitting...
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    force 40 hp starting question

    I have a Force 40 hp and towards the end of last season I noticed that when I turn the key to the start position, it will not do anything for a split second, then it will crank. The starter doesn't drag, no clicking or anything like that. Like I said, it doesn't respond at all for a split...
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    trailer guides

    I am making some guides to help me get my pontoon boat on the trailer easier. I am rather new to boating, and need all the help I can get, so I dont upset others at the ramp that may have more experience. I am wondering how far should the guides be from the edge of the boat when it is on the...
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