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    fuel tank problem?

    hi, I bought a new 6 gallon fuel tank from walmart and it seems to swell until it almost rolls around in the boat.it doesn't matter if I am on the water or in storage with the cover on and in the carport.it is an attwood tank with the automatic vent built in the cap. .anyone have this problem...
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    repair manual ?

    hi all,what do you guys think is the best repair manual for my 1985 85 hp force?also is there a better 2 cycle oil than quick silver to use?thanks,tom
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    torque specs

    hi all,anybody have the torque specs on a 1985 85hp force?thanks,tom
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    Thank you!!!!

    hi all,i got my tilt/trim back together and is working great.i used the 30wt motor oil as you suggested.i would like to thank everyone for their help.thank you,tom
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    ilt trim oil ?

    well I got my tilt/trim resealed and am wondering about oil for iti have been told by a good source that I can use 30wt nondetergent oil or ho 32 hydraulic oil.i bout some hydraulic oil but my question is that it says it is aw32 instead of ho32,it also says it has detergents in it.did I buy the...
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    HELP!!! tilt/trim rebuild

    I had a senior moment and when I took the piston aprt on the tilt cylinder I was not paying attention and there is one check valve on one side and two on the other,can anyone tell me which goes down and which goes up.i am sending pix so you know what I am talking about.thanks,tom
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    tilt/trim oil question for RRitt

    first of all I would like to thank everyone for the help you have given me. my question for RRitt is,someone was saying that it could be the tilt motor that is making it bleed down,i am going to reseal it today or tomorrow if that doesn't work is it possible to find a rebuilt motor as the new...
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    tilt/trim oil

    hi all,i am resealing my tilt/trim on my 1985 85hp force and would like to know what best oil to use in it,i have heard atf and hydraulic oil.also I am looking for a relief valve for it but am having problems finding one.thanks for the help,tom
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    spark plugs?

    hi,what plugs should I use in a 1985 85 hp force?thanks,tom
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