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    Motor too easy to turn

    Hello everyone: I have a 1997 9.9 Force. I'm afraid to let go of the tiller handle when up on plane in my 14' aluminum boat because the steering is too loose. I've tightened the friction clamp as tight as I can get it and the motor is still too easy to turn. Even when I'm trolling I have to...
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    Transom Saver

    I have a 14' Valco aluminum boat witha 9.9 hp Force outboard. When I tow it the motor really bounces around. I'm afraid that this will harm the transom. Do you think I should put a transom saver on it or not worry about it? I'm planning to take it to the Sierra Nevada mountains a couple of...
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    Over temperature alarm

    Hello everyone.; I have a 1997 Force 9.9. Does this motor have a over temp alarm. I see a wire coming out of the exhaust cover but I can't tell if it goes to a buzzer. My manual goes up to 1996 and doesn't show anything about it. Thanks for your help!
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    Valco model number

    I have a 1979 Valco 14' aluminum fishing boat. My insurance company needs to know what model is. Some genius drilled a hole through the plackard so I can't read it anymore. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can I.D. this hull? How many models did Valco make that year? Thanks for your...
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    9.9 force stalls after trolling

    I have a 1997 9.9hp Force that runs well except after idling for a while and then trying to throttle back up such as after trolling . It seems to go lean and die. I noticed that the engine was almost cold after I got off the lake so I checked the thermostat and found that it had been removed...
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    High Altitude Running

    Hello everyone; I have a 14' Valco (aluminum) with a Mercury Force 15hp motor. I currently use this boat to fish at 1000' above sea level. If I go to 7000' will I need to rejet the carburetor and go to less pitch on the prop, or should I not worry about it? Thanks.
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    force main jet

    I've been told that my 1997 15 hp force does not have a main jet that I can adjust for high altitude. Is this true? Thanks for your help.
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