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    Bad starter again? please help 1997 40 force

    Hi I have tried off and on through the summer to get this boat running. My dad got tired of seeing me struggle so he bought a boat that we have enjoyed. Well i need to get this fixed and get it sold. So i took it to a boat mechanic that said it has a bad starter and bad plugs. Ok the starter...
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    force 40 hard to turn over

    Hi well i have fixed the charging system. Replaced battery. Replaced 2 exhaust plate gaskets. Getting really excited to get my pontoon back on the water. Only now it seems like to starter is having a hard time turning the motor. Before these other problems it started really easily. Fired...
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    exhaust plate removal force 40 to repair water leak

    Hi I have a leak from the exhauset plate gasket. I bought high temp rsv and started to remove the plate and realized the bolts wont back out completely because they hit the lower portion of the cowl. Since i plan to use rsv can i just back the plate out as far as i have room. Then cut out the...
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    Force 40 water in cowl, coming from under starter relay

    Howdy, am new to boating and to forum. Bought a used 1996 tracker pontoon with a 97 force 40 hp 3 months ago. Had comp. checked and looked at by local mech. before i bought. They said it was in good shape. Ran it flawlessly 3 times. I did just replace the Volt Reg and while checking my gauges...
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