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    1997 Force 15 hp parts diagram

    Good day, someone (steelspike I think) once game me a link to a diagram showing all parts for my OB. I lost the link ... and I need to see some hidden parts. Would that person be kind enough to send me the link one more time. Tx and have a great day.
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    Which gas tote tank is safest re: gas vapor ?

    Good day, My small boat stays in my garage for the summer (under house) and so does the gas tank. I dont have an ousite shed but wish I would. I have a choice of either a metal tank without a vent screw (auto cap vent) and a plastic tank with a vent screw on cap. The vent screw is closed...
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    I need a refresher 101 regarding crankbait colors

    Hi Y'awl, Now is it use bright colors bait or crankbaits in clear waters and dark colors in muddy waters ??? Or the other way around ?? Tx
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    How to paint an OMC metal gas tank ?

    Good day, My Omc metal gas tank has been sitting under the sun for the past 2 short Canadian summers and paint is now scalling on it. I checked inside and I dont see any rust, It's been kept almost full with a 50:1 mix most of the time. I would like to paint it so it looks like new again...
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    What to expect from changing from prop diam 9 to 8.25 ?

    Regarding 1997 Force 15hp. Presently uses 9 diag X 8 pitch prop. what would I expect in performance difference if I used a 8.25 dia X 6 pitch ? (one available for purchase) Tx
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    Force 15 hp propeller question re: pitch performance

    Good day, This 15 hp Force seems to have a 9diam X 8 pitch prop. I get good hole shot and the 14 footer planes with 2 people onboard + fishing gear. I also have a Johnson 9.9 and I get the same top speed with either motor when I am alone in the boat, so I wonder if there would be an overhall...
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    1997 Force 15 hp propellerquestion

    Sorry Mr Moderator, I used wrong thread for prop question. I have transfered it to the proper thread. Regards.
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    Why do Synthetic Water Resistant Grease drips like thick oil ?

    Good day, I have intalled bearing buddies on my boat trailor (as per avatar) several years ago and been using a Synthetic Water Resistant Grease (blue stuff) ever since. This grease seems lighter than what I was using before and when exposed to the sun or running warm there are some oily...
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    high test gas without Ethanol - Will it run hotter ?

    Good day y'awl, Just filled up a supply of gas/oil mix for my cottage outboard motor at a country gas station (Ultramar - Canada) and was supprised to see Ethanol 10% in regular and mid range gas ... but not in high test, this is new to me at that particular station (if not in my region in...
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    Shell Nautilus watercraft Synthetic marine oil question.

    Good day, Just bought this quart of Shell Nautilus PWC synthetic marine oil without doing much reading on the container with the idea I would use it with my Evinrude 6 hp outboard motor as most synthetic oil would say for outboard motors and watercraft. But on this container it just says...
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    Another gas tank question ???

    Good day, Have another question regarding gas tank. My 15 hp Force (by Merc) came with a Qwicksilver gas tank and it has been noisy ever since I got it ... When motor is shut off while fishing there is a continuous tic-tic tic-tic from the tank gauge when the boat rocks even mildly. Soooo...
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    Vented cap gas tank question:

    Good day, I have this small 12 footer boat + 6 hp sitting at a dock with the gas tank sitting in the boat all true the summer months. I had a non vented (or automatic vented) OMC metal gas tank that has no vent screw on the cap therefore I presume that no water could infiltrate the tank and...
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    McCulloch 100:1 mix rated oil 1962

    In several past posts related to Amsoil Saber 100:1 mix type oil I had mentioned that I used a lean ratio oil back in 1962 when I owned a 9 hp McCulloch outboard motor. In case there was any doughts check this link for reference...
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    Berkley Hatchery formula trour nugets have hardened

    Bought a few packs of Berkley Powerbait Hatchery formula trout nuggets in the late fall. Bags are still sealed but the nuggets have hardened and look oily. It's the cheese formula. Anything I can do to softened them. ? Tx
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    Is tell tale water outlet sufficent proof impeller works good ?

    Good day, Got the Johnson 9.9hp out of hibernation today and ran it in a garbage can filled with water. I normaly just put the muffs on with the water hose supplying the water, but have new neighbor that was on night shift so I prefered keeping the noise low profiled. The tell-tale water...
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    1979 Suzuki 20 hp Feedback

    I am looking at a 1979 Suzuki 20 hp OB for purchase. I know nothing of these beast. Can I get feedback from those who know them ? Tx
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    Force motors gas & oil requirement

    Good day, Some time ago someone wrote on this board that Force OB's need good quality gas and good quality oil in order to run good. So in comparison to other OB brands I still wonder just what that statement meant ?
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    Merry Christmas to you all

    Merry Christmas to you all ... and may God bless
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    Fogging oil question:

    Good day, For the first time in my OB life (lol) I have used fogging oil with my OB for winter storage. Used the method of spraying oil in the carburator while engine running. Motor stalled after 4 or 5 seconds of spraying and I left it at that. Obviously there is gas/oil mixture left in...
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    BanjoMinow ... any good ?

    Hi folks, Had forgotten to use the seach option... did some reading on banjo minnows ... got all the feedback I needed .... Thank you
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