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    Force reed valves bad?

    1997 Force 75hp. Not that many hours, maybe a 100 or so. I have rebuilt the carb, new spark plugs, good compression, could it be the reed valves? I have them out for inspection and they have alot of gap. Probably 3 or 4 sheets of paper would fit in some areas. The problem is the the engine...
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    1998 Force 75 Idle Problems

    This is a followup to the older message that I included below. I have installed a carb kit and fuel pump kit. Still dies unless choked. Someone mentioned linkage. What are the settings that I should look at? Any other suggestions?<br /><br />I have a 1998 Force 75HP. The motor will start OK...
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    Carb Problem 1998 75hp Force

    I have a 1998 Force 75HP. The motor will start OK when choked but when the fuel that was in the carb is used, the engine dies. Choke, Start, Die. Runs well at high idle, but as the idle lever is moved back towards slow idle it again dies. I have taken off the carb and used cleaner in the carb...
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    Decarb?

    I have been told that I should decarb my 75HP Force outboard (1997). What exactly is a decarb and what supplies should I look for? (Where would I get the supplies would be helpful.) Thanks
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    Force 75 HP that quits when idleing

    I have a 75 HP Force outboard that is 6 (1997)years old and quits when idleing. When I pump up the fuel bulb, it seems to run OK for a while and then again quits when I have to pump up the fuel bulb again. This is getting to be more then just a pain. Help?
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    Force 75hp Poor Idle

    I have a Force 75hp about 5 years old and when idleing it quits. The fuel bulb is soft and when pumped back up, the engine starts fine. What is the problem? Thanks
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