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    Motor change

    Hi everone i have an 1987 85 hp force outboard w/low compression on 2 and 3 cylinders. I have a chance to buy an 85 mercury, year unknown, do i have to change control cables?? It is a 15'-5" 1987 vip bass boat. How would i know where and how to get cables if needed?? Will it just attach to fow...
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    Motor change PLEASE HELP

    HI EVERONE I HAVE AN 1987 85 HP FORCE OUTBOARD W/LOW COMPRESSION ON 2 AND 3 CYLINDERS. I HAVE A CHANCE TO BUY AN 85 MERCURY, YEAR UNKNOWN, DO I HAVE TO CHANGE CONTROL CABLES?? IT IS A 15'-5" 1987 VIP BASS BOAT. HOW WOULD I KNOW WHERE AND HOW TO GET CABLES IF NEEDED?? WILL IT JUST ATTACH TO FOW...
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    old minn kota 565 turbo

    Hello just bought an old minn kota 565 turbo bow mount 36 lbs thrust for 25 bucks w/batt. Prop works fine from foot pedal. But when i step on pedal motor does not turn. I opened it up to see that one cable is hooked up loosely, and other is completely broken off. I hope this is an easy fix...
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    OLD MINN KOTA 565 turbo HELP

    Hello just bought an old minn kota 565 turbo bow mount 36 lbs thrust for 25 bucks w/batt. Prop works fine from foot pedal. But when i step on pedal motor does not turn. I opened it up to see that one cable is hooked up loosely, and other is completely broken off. I hope this is an easy fix...
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    1987 85 hp force dont run???

    Hello,someone please help.I have a 1987 hp 85 force, where does the water spit out from engine? engine will only run for a few seconds, then shut down .It has been sitting for a few years. This is a project bass boat.I am getting frustrated cause i dont know much about marine engines.
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