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    Replacing snaps

    The snaps on the hull Charlie. Just wondering if i should fill holes with FG after removing the snaps redrill or just shoot 4200 and replace snaps with larger screws.
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    Replacing snaps

    Looking for advise on replacing/ cleaning boat top snaps. They are 30 years old and are looking tired. Some snaps are screwed in, some riveted, some are flat out gone. Whats the right steps in replacing or cleaning up those that are there. Curious as to what folks out there have done.
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    1993 mercury force 90 hp not starting

    in addition to racerone‘s response.....Could be the reed block, fuel pump, timing issue... could be a carb issue...lots of things read Frank A’s stuff in the stickies.... he was the man on Force engines
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    The art of Alpha One Gen One Maintenance

    Looks like your organized to the T..... throw out the climber manual... useless imho.... the #6 manual will give you the exact specs to get things write. rebuild kits with all seals are readily available. I did mine last winter...took the entire upper and lower cases apart.... replaced all...
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    I’ve got a 93 Force 70hp that has a telltale..... EVERY year I’ve got to clean it out before the season starts. Invariably the bugs get in there...it’s one of the first things I check before firing her up for the season.
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    Bottom paint removal

    What is the best way to remove bottom paint? I’ve seen everything from oven cleaner to scraping to sanding being discussed. Any thoughts/suggestions? I’m reviving a 1990 2651 Bayliner. Looks like there’s several coats of various paints. I don’t think the PO(s) took the time to do it right and...
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    Old insta trim tab hoses

    Looking to replace the old hardened trim tab hoses on a 1990 bayliner 2651.... old insta trim motor works well.....the hoses are rock hard and need to be replaced.....the hose Is readily available on line....... what’s the process for getting the new trim hose off the trim tab cylinder and...
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    Solenoid for 1990 mercruiser oildyne trim pump

    Can automotive solenoids be used on a the trim pump or must they be a mercruiser/ Sierra/ or marine application only?
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    Alpha 1 gen 1 bearing carrier

    Trying to pull the bearing carrier out. Heat and homemade puller has broken some of the rear end of carrier. Considering breaking away the rest of the rear end of carrier and taping prop shaft from side to side. Saw some other suggestions using the prop with metal plates to pull carrier and prop...
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    1993 70 hp force water intake tube

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    1993 70 hp force water intake tube

    First, love this site! Very knowledgeable people giving wonderful information. Question regarding the seals/small rubber gaskets that are between the water intake tube and the base plate. I Needed to replace the base plate gasket and the power head to base plate gaskets. Upon ripping these apart...
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    Replace fuel tank or not

    All, I’ve recently acquired a 1990 bayliner 2651. Trailer kept. Needs TLC among other things. ... Problem is these boats have a tendency to have a leaky fuel tank especially at this age. No signs (or smells) of leaking at this point. It had 40 gallons of fuel in her when purchased. That fuel...
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    1993 Force 70hp

    To begin, this site is amazing! Thank you to all that have helped sharing information. I’m a newbie to the site. The knowledge shared is impeccable, Got a quick question regarding replacing an exhaust gasket. 1993 Force 70 hp outboard. Is there a sealer or gasket prep that is needed when...
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