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    1997 Force 120 Steering Arm Frozen

    1997 Force 120 won't steer. Single steering system. New steering cable 2 years ago. Boat (Caravell 1997 18 ft mid-console) used 2-3 times a year and garaged kept. Disconneted steering cable at moter and steering wheel turned fine. Steering arm is locked and won't go in and out of moter. Lubed...
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    1997 Force 120 Steering Arm Frozen

    1997 Force 120 won't steer. New steering cable 2 years ago. Boat (Caravell 1997 18 ft mid-console) used 2-3 times a year and garaged kept. Disconneted steering cable at moter and steering wheel turned fine. Steering arm is locked and won't go in and out of moter. Lubed steering arm with no...
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    Saltwater Use Question for J.B. Cornwell (or others)

    J.B.,<br />You helped me before with a prop question. Now I need to know what to do to prepare my 1997 18 Ft. Caravelle, mid-console and 1997 120hp Force for saltwater use. Have used the boat only in freshwater and plan to take it to the Keys (intercostal waterways) over Christmas. Any...
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    Power Loss 97 Merc Force

    What are some possible causes for power loss when going over 3800 RPMs with a 1997 120hp Merc Force engine. (The boat is an 18ft Caravell Mid Console)<br /><br />All engine power seems fine until around 3800 RPMs, then it seems to suck in air and looses power-- I must then reduce speed and not...
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