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    Repower 14' Bayliner, best 4-stroke replacement

    I have a line on a 14' Bayliner hull only that's in great shape with a clean title for free. I used to own one and loved how easy and convenient it was. If I could get into this one, with a 4-stroke, for a few thousand that would be awesome. I plan on doing the work myself. What would be...
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    Best way to cut cylinder head and what parts do I need to make my shifter high idle

    I broke two cylinder head bolts off below then head and I have not been able to get it off. I have found a replacement for $30 so I'm planning on just cutting the old one off and using the new one. Just wanted to come on here before I did it and see if anyone has done this before and has any...
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    1993 Force 50 Cylinder Head Compatible with 1985 Force 50 Cylinder head?

    I am looking at the two and they do look different, I was just wondering if they were the same where it mattered. Does anyone know what years are interchangeable? Thanks
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    So many vent holes, where to run everything?

    Where should I route all of my vent tubing? I know the tube on the stern goes to the blower and should go to the lowest point in the bilge. The black vents on either side have two holes to run tubes and the chrome vents also have holes. What would be the best way to run all of the tubing from...
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    Ignition switch bad(?), reverse issue, exhaust manifold plug, temp gauge acting up.

    Hi guys, '74 inline 6 165 with 165 outdrive. So I got the boat out to start getting it ready for the summer and had some funny issues come up. First, I think my ignition switch is bad. After I ran it on the muffs I went to kill it and when I pulled the key out the engine just kept running...
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    New impeller housing or just impeller and new bearing cage and prop shaft seal?

    I am working on a cleaning up a new to me 1985 Force 50 507X5A. The PO said he was driving it around the lake and it overheated. He let it rest for a while and started it again and idled back to the ramp and it shut off again as he was coming up to the ramp. After taking everything apart I...
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    Introductions and questions

    Hi guys, I came across this forum looking for some information for my new to me boat. I have a new to me 1979(I believe, I'll have to check) Sterncraft deck boat with a 165hp inline 6. I don't have any good pictures at the moment but I will get some up tomorrow. The boat spent most of its...
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