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  1. SkiDad

    Interesting Post about Force carbs

    Hi Guys, i stumbled across this a few months ago - it makes a lot of sense when you read it.... (scroll to bottom and look at very last post in the thread) http://my.justanswer.com/question/guest/d2057ff6ae40478f90226dc3357ca070 The idea of only force using 2 carbs for 4 cylinders instead...
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    Ramp Shoes

    i usually go through 3 pairs of water shoes during the summer. Mostly because they smell bad, so I toss them. Is there something else better for slippery ramps for say 20-40 bucks ?
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    Always get confused on Titles

    I'm looking at a project boat 2 hours from me - it just happens to be in the next state over since I'm close to the border. The guy has the titles - what do i need to have him do so that it's all legit for when I get back to my home state. Is this going to fly on a Saturday ? I apologize...
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    normal amount of steering play

    Hi Guys, my boat has the original steering system from 1985 - anyhow i talked to teleflex the other day and they told me how to measure the play and I have about 1.75" of play. i had thought about replacing the steering system but teleflex is telling me that up to 2" is normal even on new...
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    Lower unit shift rod stiff

    Hi Guys, i had a lower unit from an 1987 engine that I put on my boat 2 years ago - the shift rod seemed a hair stiff but nothing too big of a deal. I pulled it this weekend to change the impeller and man that rod is very stiff now - it takes a ton of effort to move it - it's also very hard to...
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    Fuel Line

    I was thinking of just changing it all since I think some of it is about 10+ years old. Replacing with 1/4" like it currently has. any recommendation on fuel line brand ? Fuel tank connection is in the bilge. do you think 15' is enough or would I need more than that ? what size is the line...
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    Changing reeds

    so i thought about upgrading my reeds to carbon / boyesen as I've read it helps with starting and idle. my boat generally starts 2nd try when warm - unless I start in fast idle. my question is can i just take off the intake manifolds to get to the reeds without taking the carbs off the...
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    new stainless props

    Saw these the other day and just passing along - if they had a 15p i would buy one myself 17p http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHIGAN-CHRYSLER-FORCE-US-MARINE-STAINLESS-PROPELLER-13-1-4-x-17-073003-/281939583088?hash=item41a4e8a070:g:IwcAAOSwezVWxm7E 19p...
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    how tight should these spots be on the steering

    I'm going to remove and clean my steering cable when I pull my boat out and wondered how tight these 2 spots should be - i think there is a spring on the steering end between nut and end. Sorry the picture is a little dim.
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    How does a No Feedback Steering feel ?

    I have a 30 year old outboard with original steering - the steering has about 2 inches of play in it when driving. It's a Rotary helm - I think Teleflex Safe-T. I think play is in the cable vs the helm as it the play mostly goes away if I grab the cable end in the helm. anyhow I can just swap...
  11. SkiDad

    Does L-Drive Lower Unit fit a Regular Force

    saw an interesting deal on an L-drive lower - do these fit on the 85 and 125 hp outboards - seems the shift yoke is modified but I wonder if that is all.
  12. SkiDad

    Can't subscribe to a forum

    Hi Guys, i can subscribe to an individual thread just fine, but if I try to subscribe to a forum i get this error: Error: Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page thank you kindly, SkiDad
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    Good deal if your looking

    if I lived closer I'd pick it up myself. Looks really clean http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bpo/5313118282.html
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    Force 85 resale value

    I'm looking for some winter projects. I see a couple of opportunities for some force 85 engines in my area. If I get them with good compression, cleanup and get them running and shifting smoothly what are the worth this spring as a complete unit ?
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    Impeller Brand

    any difference in the Sierra impellers vs the Quicksilver ones - I've only used the quicksilver ones up to now - gave my last one to my dad so I need to get a few. I change my impeller every 2 years.
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    Prop suggestions

    i have a 19' boat with a Force 125. My lower unit was swapped to 2:1 ratio. Typical load is 2500 lbs. We setup our boat to pull hard for skiing. Anyhow with my 13-3/4 x 15 Michigan stainless prop I average 36 @ 5200. The prop is cupped but not a lot and while it takes off great it does't...
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    Free Force 125

    i saw this on CL and thought maybe it might be near someone. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bpo/5099998056.html
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    Link and Sync - can't understand results

    1985 Force 125 OK, so i never have fully checked the link and sync on my engine except for the fact that the carbs both opened fully at the same time. Well the lower carb opened up just a hair past flat. But it always accelerated very smoothly. Anyhow out of curiosity, i unhooked the ball link...
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    Shocked by prop results

    A few years ago I picked up a 15 pitch stainless prop on Craigslist - just some light scratches and nicks - nothing really serious (i thought) anyhow it was slower top end to my aluminum prop but cruised slightly better. Didn't run it often. Last year, just for kicks, I threw it on with my...
  20. SkiDad

    just changed Fuel Sending Unit (Screws ?)

    Hi Guys, 1985 Bayliner Capri in very good condition - fuel gauge has been suspect since I got the boat 3 years ago b/c readings were very odd - I generally gas up before I go. Last winter i left what I thought was 3-4 gallons in the tank (gauge was on 1/8th) So I was curious and siphoned 14...
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