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  1. jerryjerry05

    1972 Evinrude electric shift.

    Just got my 1972 Evinrude Electric shift running(YEA!!!) Gonna scrap the boat(83junk). Started fair after 6years of setting. Even shifts the way it's supposed to. Comp 120 all 4 Was wondering if I sell it for parts what's it worth.
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    I'm back. I really thought I was done. I should've known better. Force 120 LU ??

    Re: I'm back. I really thought I was done. I should've known better. Force 120 LU I'm waiting!!!Got a space reserved with your name on it!!! Try this,drop the lower,from the rear of the unit. Install the prop,lift the right blade of the prop up, turn shift shaft rod to the left, it should...
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    Yet another stuck steering tube! Make sure I'm thinking right, please.

    Re: Yet another stuck steering tube! Make sure I'm thinking right, please. This is the broken jaw(puller) he was talking about. Broke it trying to remove a flywheel. That outfit will lift a cat diesel!!!! A 4x4 is plenty strong.
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    Yet another stuck steering tube! Make sure I'm thinking right, please.

    Re: Yet another stuck steering tube! Make sure I'm thinking right, please. This is all you need. Any hardware store. If you take it off you will loose the pivot point and have no place to push pull??? But if you take it off you will open a new can of worms. It's been in salt water it's...
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    Timing at idle speed?

    Re: Timing at idle speed? You pull all the plugs when you did the test? A screw in tester or a push in? Screwin is by far better! It's a wonder it starts at all??? Remove all the plugs. Key OFF use a jumper box on the solenoid.. Throttle open all the way. Screw in tester and turn over till...
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    Timing at idle speed?

    Re: Timing at idle speed? The pics are of the wires I fixed up to ground out the plugs for testing. (I just did the static timing as you suggested. However after setting my light to 28 and adjusting the screw till the TDC lines up with timing line it runs worse and won't stay started when...
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    1997 force 120 starting problems

    Re: 1997 force 120 starting problems Pics are from a GOOD starter. Guy couldn't understand why it wouldn't turn the motor?? 15year old starter???Take it apart and check for crap/corrosion. Remove the plugs and see if it turns over?? Then do a compression test. Still trouble turning over...
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    Know anything about a Force 125 flywheel?

    Re: Know anything about a Force 125 flywheel? Picture? The only thing under the flywheel is the exciter for the trigger. It's held together with 2 pins.See pics. If these came apart then you need a new wheel.J
  9. jerryjerry05

    Not a puzzler NOW!!Here's a puzzler???

    88/85Force.Good compression. I'm setting up a block I had in the shed and put a complete(supposed to be good) wiring wiring system on the motor. Everything went on right and I have spark. I checked TDC and it's right.I have the tool for finding it. On the flywheel it's the single hash mark a...
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    1999 force 90hp gear linkage help!

    Re: 1999 force 90hp gear linkage help! In forward gear,turning the motor clockwise the prop should turn clockwise. Take the lower unit off,put in a stand or block it up. Pliers or vicegrips on the shift shaft. Try spinning the prop and turning the shift shaft. There should be 3 definate...
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    1999 force 90hp gear linkage help!

    Re: 1999 force 90hp gear linkage help! Turning the shift shaft to the left and pulling up on the prop should turn the driveshaft. That will be in forward.J
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    Force 125hp speed issue

    Re: Force 125hp speed issue This type needs to be DOWN.If it's a stock motor and no modifications to the Trim/Tilt???The 85/125 needs to be DOWN when adding fluid. The newer Mercury ones might need to be up but the old Prestolite are down. If you fill it while it's up,you can do damage to the...
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    1999 force lower unit shifting????? 90hp help please

    Re: 1999 force lower unit shifting????? 90hp help please Your standing at the rear of the unit. Prop blade to your right.Pulling up will make the driveshaft turn if it's in F If it's not in gear it will either just turn or click. Turn the shift shaft to the left from the rear.See pic#1 #2 is...
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    85 hp force prop change and questions?

    Re: 85 hp force prop change and questions? Pic#1 is Mercury stuff.#2 is Force. The prop has the thrust washer setting on it.There is a second one on the bench(not used)It needs the thrust hub and the prop then the spacer with the grooves and a thick washer and the nut(wrong washer pictured)...
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    another - no neutral thread

    Re: another - no neutral thread That motor it shouldn't matter if it's in neutral,forward or reverse. Did you remove any screws on the side of the drive(first pic)?
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    Starting problems on a50hp force motor

    Re: Starting problems on a50hp force motor Remove the plugs and do a compression test. Clean the starter.Easy to take apart. I made a brush jig from an old liscense plate. The if that's ok check the oil in the lower.Water? Pull the lower,sometimes a bearing rusts and starts to sieze? Grounds...
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    Problem starting engine

    Re: Problem starting engine Timing usually doesn't move unless someone is tinkering. Very easy to rebuild/clean the starter. I think they sell brushes here. The jig for holding the brushes,I made is from an old license plate.
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    Boom!

    Was out boating and one motor stopped. No spark. My meter and timing light is in the shop being repaired. Both Electro Specialist products.That's besides the point. I have a second(and a third)stator in my parts in so I thought I'd just change the stator. Thought this would be a good time to get...
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    85 hp flywheel wont come off

    Re: 85 hp flywheel wont come off I "ONLY" use a 3 jaw puller. Make sure that you loosen the nut and reinstall it loosely. Tighten it with an impact till you think it's tight then a bit more. Then hit screw with a good size hammer. Keep hands and fingers away. Of course safety glasses. My boss...
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    No high end on Force 40 hp

    Re: No high end on Force 40 hp Post some pics of the float. MOST kits are crap.It's best to reuse the old stuff. Check the fuel pump diaphram.Check the jets for blockage. TINY,TINY holes could be blocked??? The pics show the right float(black) and the float level. The drop should be just about...
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