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    Force 120 no spark

    hi all, one of the refurb engines ( 1993 ) has no spark on number 1 and 2 cylinder, is it possible to have two points on the trigger go down or is it more likely to be the front cdi unit? if so what is the best way to prove the trigger is ok and that the cdi is the culprit ? I have a 125 hp...
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    1991 Force 120 hp trim and tilt assistance

    hi all, first bit is for any Brits on here, does anyone have the shock absorber tilt cylinder for sale? second bit is for all Force lovers, does any one have the shock absorber tilt cylinder for sale ( i ask second as i know postage to the UK can be very expensive, i am willing to pay if its...
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    1992 alpha 1 gen 2 steering

    hi all, been a while since i posted on here, have a 3.0 A1 G2 drive on a maxum 1900 sc, the steering is very "notchy" the wheel jumps about 2 inches when i am at slow speed without turning the drive, this makes handling very awkward when moving around the marina, but when on the move at 25 knts...
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    VP AQ130 rebuild problems

    hi all, rebuilding my AQ130, so far so good, till i come to the thermostat housing ( or the water distribution housing as per the manual ), so it describes the cooling system as follows: " From the distribution housing the water can follow two paths. While the engine is cold and the...
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    Stern drive install

    Hi, Quick question, just installing a stern drive, should the cavitation plate be flush with the bottom of the hull, or just below or above ? regards in advance
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    1989 Johnson 115 v4 low power output

    Hi, looking at yet another engine for me, its a 115 V4, so i have seen the engine in the flesh, its runs very smooth not missing or messing about, good compression on all 4 cylinders, BUT when under load the left hand bank is low on power, we did a few tests, and it has a weak spark on that...
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    Not an outboard

    OK so its not an outboard, but can anybody help with any info http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/nealball_2010/chrysler80.jpg
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    evinrude silver starflite 135 hp

    Hi all, well after several years restoring old volvo / crescent engines i have the chance of getting a 1973 evinrude silver starflite 135 hp, so i am thinking before buying, what are these engines like to work on ? parts still fairly easily obtainable ? any advice on things to look for or that...
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    Project 15hp 1976? 152HA

    hi, well now i have nearly finished my charger rebuild, i need to start looking at my 15 hp baby, i can not find the serial number 152HA anywhere on the normal sites, i can find a HB which points to it being a 1976. So onto the faults, going to change the fuel pump diaphram as a given, but the...
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    dont you just love the smell/ sound of a rebuilt engine in the morning 85 hp Charger

    Well, some may remember that several months ago i decided to rebuild my 85 Charger as it was down on compression on one cylinder, which turned out to be the bottom bearing seal, so i set about and stripped and did the following. 1) replaced top and bottom bearings and seals 2) replaced rings 3)...
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    85hp charger

    Well i am back, after a few months of madness and mayhem at work. Several months ago i started stripping and repairing my charger 85 ( you may remember the graphics i designed and had made for it ) well at about that time everything came to a halt. So i have just now got back to carrying on...
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    new decals, your thoughts please

    Re: new decals, your thoughts please well i decided to keep it white, and had the graphics made up, arrived today, so i temp fixed on to see what they are like in real life, what do you think ? Still got to finish the hood by the way, several more primer coats and lots of flatting down.........
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    Second Generation Chrysler

    Re: Second Generation Chrysler a very similer idea was used by Volvo when they made outboards, i have varying length trumpets to improve air intake, in the photo are the standard ones for everyday use.
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    new decals, your thoughts please

    Re: new decals, your thoughts please Hi, thanks to all for the comments so far, i agree with Fucawi you can NOT beat a semi naked lady....... was thinking of doing it in Merc Phantom black including the hood trim, Tater76, you have now thrown a spanner in the works on the colour, gun...
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    new decals, your thoughts please

    hi, nearing the end of the strip / rebuild of my charger 85, being i want a slightly different look , what do you reckon to the new decals i want to fit
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