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"If there are pumps on Ebay and they are Chines made, do not buy them!
Starters for Chrysler/Force and made in China are crap, but cheap."
Trouble is just about anything new is built in China.
If it's rebuildable??? Then use OEM or Factory parts from a Mercury dealer.
Those parts are probably...
Hey Lou, Great job and the pics are great too.
He's working on a Force T@T . The parts kits might still be around somewhere(E-Bay last I saw).
And YES!!!! loosen the caps while still on the transom bracket.
I found an O-ring kit from Harbor Freight, it just happened to have the right O-rings I...
Spraying can make it harder to start.
IF?? the plugs didn't have rust on them when you took them out, the cylinders should be ok.
You can spray through the front of the carb to lube the bearings. Just don't overdo the spray.
Initial startup: make sure the cavitation plate is at least 4"-6"...
You said: As far as the twins issue it was my fault I should have changed all the wiring in the electrical system because vibration will break anything that's old.
I've found that the wiring connectors on the trigger/stator should be replaced as soon as you can. Some connectors have a shrink...
The 80's 50hp. One of the better runners from Force/Chrysler.
This motor runs on one cylinder almost as good as 2.
Use good oil and replace the impeller.
You do a compression test?
What I used: twin batteries both the same size.
Minimum 450cca. I used 650 or 800cca even 1000cca.
The bigger the longer they last when the boat has lots of 12v accessories
#4 or #2 wire with good copper connectors.
Using a deep cycle battery on an outboard can potentially cause issues with...
Wow never saw that one.
That part of the flywheel is what makes the spark happen when the magnets(tiny little brown strips)(color of the big magnetic strip)pass the trigger pickup.
That spot can be damaged easily and then come apart when the motor spins.
2nd flywheel: do a good inspection and...
Using a deep cycle battery on an outboard can potentially cause issues with the charging system if not managed carefully, but it's not a guaranteed problem. Deep cycle batteries are designed for sustained power delivery, not the high current bursts needed for starting. Using them to start an...
