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    Ok, is this OK???

    I just bought my rig and it was partually filled with gas/oil. Well the guy I bought it from showed me the oil he uses and it is from his dealer which sells it in bulk. The color was DARK BLUE. Well I have ALOT of supertec wally world oil stored up LIGHT BLUE. Will it be ok to mix these two...
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    Ok, what do I do??

    I just purchased a used Xpress x18 2002 modle with a Mercury 150 xr6 2003 model and I am trying to figure out how I hook up a depth finder on the console. It has the lowrance depth finder, circle one, in the dash already, but I am more intersted in hooking up my lowrance to know the temp. There...
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    Throttle control loose!!

    How do you tighten your throttle control lever?? When it is in neutral it can wiggle/move forward and backwards...Is there a way to correct this or is this normal?? Thanks!
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    Mercury XR6 Problem/Solution??

    I have a 2003 Mercury XR6 150. yesterday I took this boat out for the first time. It cranked up fine, idled fine, even hit WOT/Holeshot fine. Well about the 6 session or so of starting it, It turned over for like 3 sec. then died. Then it wouldnt crank (fire up) it wouldnt even turn over, just...
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    I have a PROBLEM!!

    Well i have a force 1996 75hp that I bought last feb. ui have taken it out every weekend since then! Never had any problems until this weekend. Here is the situation: Whenever i try to floor it it wont get on plane, it just bogs down and wants to die! Now, this problem doesnt happen everytime...
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    In need of help ASAP!

    Been fishing this week and today I noticed when I got home that when I spun my prop I heard a clicking (clack) nosie when it spun. The clicking noise varies at speeds on how I fast I spin my prop (all by hand). Now, the prop spins freely doesnt jam up or anything, but I just started to notice...
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    Not sure what size hoses to get??

    CAn somebody tell me what size hoses are on a factory 1996 75hp force? I am wanting to replce my fuel hoses with new ones and I am not sure of the correct size? I want to replace all of the check valve hoses around the fuel pump and the ones that are connected to the carburator. THanks
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    Im Sooooo Confused! Please Help Asap!

    ok this was wierd and idk why this happened: I dissasembled my fuel pump to check it out and make sure all screens were clear etc.. well I put it back on without any problems. So i hook the boat to muffs and pump my buld to prime it. AND gas started to come out of my carburator. I guess that is...
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    Plugs all carboned up and cant figure out whY??

    Here is my problem: After every outing with my 1996 75hp force, I take the spark plugs out and clean them Due to the fact that they are always solid black. I never foul any plugs after a whole day of boating, they are just really carboned up when ever i take them out. So carboned up that you...
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    Too rich, what do I do??

    I have noticed lately, based on my spark plug readings, that i am running what appears to be way to rich! After an outing, I take my spark plugs out to observe them, and notice that they are all covered with black sut (carbon)........So that tells me that I am running way to rich. I recently did...
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    A little tip!

    Just wanted to throw a little tip in here: I was noticing that i had a little vibration while running my boat, so i took my prop off and noticed that i had some small nicks in it. I took a file and smoothed them out and WOW no more vibration! It amazes me how just a small few nicks can cause...
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    I am on my last string with this engine...HELP ME OUT!!

    Ok, so here is the siutation. I just purchased a new t-stat today. the old one was the original from 1996, so i figured it was about time to replace. WELLL it want pee!!! I verifiyed that the thermostat worked by putting it in water under the stove and it opens up, but want open up with my motor...
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    Fellows, Im starting to get AGGRIVATED!!! HELP!!

    Ok, so here is the siutation. I just purchased a new t-stat today. the old one was the original from 1996, so i figured it was about time to replace. WELLL it want pee!!! I verifiyed that the thermostat worked by putting it in water under the stove and it opens up, but want open up with my motor...
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    Urgent help needed!!!

    I have been told that water separates from oil after several days. Well i have drained my oil in to a cup and it still looks like the picture on the right? The oil has been sitting for 4 days now and no separation????? Does this mean i do not have a lot of water mixed with my oil??? i am...
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    Does this PRICE sound about right??

    I got an estimate for around the ballpark of $250-$300 to change out my lower unit seals and water impeller. Does this price sound right? OR should i call around and try to find a cheaper price???? Thanks!
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    Anybody want a FREE force, bout had it!!!!

    I have about had it with this motor!! I am still getting water in my L/U!! I just purchased the motor from an individual about 3 months ago. Honestly, i dont have time nore the money to replace my L/U seals IF that is even where the water intrusion is coming from!! Anyways it isnt a crap load of...
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    Need answer ASAP!

    Alright fellows i just pick up some oil from wally world. It is the lower unit gear oil that walmart makes sae 80W-90. They were out of the quicksilver type. My question is will this hurt my gears running walmart brand lower unit gear oil in them????? Please inform me ASAP bc i am about to go...
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    Do i have a bent shaft???????????

    Does this sound like i have a bent shaft.........First off, everone knows that there is a little gab inbetween the prop and the housing the prop is in. Mine is around a quater of an inch or less. The reasonn i am suspecting a bent something is because when i spin my prop at certian points the...
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    HOW do I take my prop OFFFFFF!!!!!!

    Can someone PLEASE expalin to me how to get my prop off of my engine??? It is a 70hp force.........I bought it from an individual used, the engine is a 75hp force, but the lower unit is from a 70hp force due to him nailing a stump with the original one. Anyways, i cant figure out how to take the...
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    Found website for skematics......

    Check this website out. I has all the skematics for a force engine! It s the only website i have found that shows everything that this one does!:D http://www.dolleroffshore.com/mercury.html
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