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    89 force 50 runs on one cylinder ... After running gas out and refilling

    Like clockwork, my force 50 runs fine till I run it out of gas, refill the tank, and pump the bulb, whereupon it limps back to the ramp on one cylinder. Every time, heh. Any ideas? Thanx:)
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    1989 Force 50hp ... Which is 'number one' cylinder?

    ... top or bottom? I'm doing some ignition work on this motor and I need to make sure that the coil plug wires are connected to the proper cylinders Thanks! :)
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    Ethanol and outboard motors ... Can I run my force 50 on 100LL avgas?

    It turns out that old 2-stroke outboards don't play really nicely with gas/ethanol mixes ... Ethanol Bad Yet, as a new boater, and an old private pilot ... 100LL Avgas is still straight Gas You know why, right? Because it's BAD to have an engine failure in an aircraft. So ... as a fairly...
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    89 Force 50 ... possible fuel vent issue?

    Re: 89 Force 50 ... possible fuel vent issue? Well, time to quit blaming the EPA, heh :) (although I still think a portable tank that maintains a vaccum ain't right) ... Pulled the 'top' spark plug, and it looked like this: pulled the bottom one, and it looked like this: Black and oily...
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    1989 15' Capri Side panel upholstry stage completed :)

    I bought this 89 capri with a trailer for $500.00. The trailer had no title, (I finally got that cleared up) so in the mean time, I decided to redo most of the interior upholstry which was cracked up ... Before: After: I used the original foam, but replaced the wood and vinyl. I replaced...
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    89 Force 50 ... possible fuel vent issue?

    Re: 89 Force 50 ... possible fuel vent issue? Thanx Jerry! here are pics of the cap: Here is a link to a youtube video with what I hope is a better explanation. Even if this turns out not to be my issue (or only a part of it), I still see no reason for an outboard fuel tank maintain any...
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    89 Force 50 ... possible fuel vent issue?

    I am having an issue an 89 Force 50. about 20 mins into my run I experienced a rather sudden drop to quarter power at WOT issue. pumped the bulb, no dice. I Anchored, visually inspected fuel tank and the vent-cap. It was screwed open (counterclockwise to the stop) like I always did them. Then I...
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    Force 50 ... flippin flywheel

    89 Force 50 .... harmonic puller and three grade 8 bolts ... one grade 8 bolt pulled clean apart, the threaded end still stuck in the flywheel. I guess i'll just tow the whole thing to the boat shop and see if they can get it off. I've been working on cars all my life and have never failed to...
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    Is it wrong to use a single (common) groundwire attaching accesories in series?

    ... Or do I actually need a ground buss as well as a positive one? The ground is 14 gauge wire ... I just got this boat, and the after-market wiring is all screwed up. whoever did it before me used a common in series on the bilge pump and the TWOLED flood lights. (the bilge pump was actually...
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    Ello Iboats!

    Eagle V :)
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