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    Temp Sensor???

    The sensor is just a switch that closes when it gets hot. To check the alarm touch the sensor wire to ground.The alarm should sound.You may be able to check the switch by checking continuity while holding it in boiling water.Considering the importance of the sensor I think I would replace it if...
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    Which way does this impeller go? 88 Force with 125hp

    looking down from the top it should be rotated clockwise.
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    9.6 seaking vwb 27209 27x21364

    Champion L4J set at .030 This number will probably be superceded but they should be able to cross it for you.
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    Chrysler 9.9 Question

    The chryslers are an ok motor though I would go for an Evinrude or Johnson.Parts are more readily available. I checked NAPa auto parts marine products catalog Without a model number it is difficult to tell what parts are available.There are 11 lines of 9.9 motors about half list carb/fuel pump...
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    87 50hp force inconsistant power

    sounds like you are losing one cylinder.Check for spark
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    air cooled 2 stroke oil reccomendation

    Some folks have been advising chainsaw 2 stroke oil for the aircooled 2 stroke outboards.<br /> While this surely would work fine I did a little research and in generic service manuals <br />from 1960 to 1984 without exception the aircooled motors advise outboard oil sometimes even stating BIA...
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    Stainless prop bow lift?

    Can anyone tell me how a stainless prop produces more bow lift.<br /> Is it simply a more efficient design providing better push or some mysterous physics formula?
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    impeller replacement ,what have you found

    Just wondering when doing that routine impeller replacement, what you have found?I realize operating conditions vary greatly so if you could describe that as well.<br />As stated before I just changed my 88 50 evinrude after 17 years.I know, dumb.<br />There was still a strong telltale and no...
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    Evinrude snowmobile

    Sorry for out of category post.Need to get to evinrude guys.A friend has an old Evinrude Snowmobile Hes getting me the numbers but were wondering about sites or parts, people for help<br />etc.<br /> 2 cylinder upposed motor.He thinks blue chassis<br /> white cover.Ill be back with numbers.
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    Reasonable life expectancy estimates sought . . .

    Your in the wrong section but:<br />In my opinion with the way you are caring for it <br />the motor will outlast you.And possibly your children. In my opinion the 4 stroke will require more routine maintenance than the 2 stroke over the years.There are just too many moving parts.
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    Pen Yan tunnel drive

    Anyone have expierence with Pen Yan tunnel drive?<br /> In particular handling,and any design problems?<br /> I assume drive system is basic straight inboard.
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    Briggs and Stratton outboard

    Does anyone have one of the new Briggs outboards?<br /> Wondering how they measure up.
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    a pleasant surprise

    Some years ago we had a basic 15ft aluminum utility with a 25 hp.tiller steer.It served us well for years but was really too small for the many people and luggage we were always hauling.<br /> So we bought a basic 18ft utility and put the same 25 hp on it. Heres the pleasant surprise.<br /> The...
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    OB remote

    OB,Saw youre post about hard to get TV remotes <br /> dial 1-800-remotes for original remotes.
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    Ground Wire?

    Kev-alaska,Way to go on the manual.<br /> Just a guess, wires are a hookup to reduce galvanic reaction.
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    Force starters

    Seems to be a lot of Force starter problems.<br /> Just wondering are they lousy starters or do Forces start so poorly they wear them out???
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