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    1989 Force 125 issues starting

    Welcome to IBoats :welcome: Check all battery cables / connectors if clean & tied, pay special attention to ground connections. "jump" the starter-solenoid to see if it start then? if so the solenoid is most likely faulty or key switch and or wiring
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    1994 Force 40hp Impeller Replacement HELP !!!

    IF....it is #40 and you only use/need one but since it does not slide over the shaft it may be for a different motor that uses the same water-pump kit. Post your next question in the Force forum, as this is still & always be a Force :)
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    Rain in engine housing... Motor not starting

    The neutral switch is not your kill-switch, the neutral-switch prevents the motor from starting while in gear! The "kill" switch is your ignition-switch and your man overboard switch. Pull the plugs and briefly crank the engine to check for spark, if no spark on any of the plugs; disconnect the...
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    Engine wont shut off

    It would help if you mention the year of your motor, so we can help you!?!? I assume this is the right one for you
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    Debris in Fuel-pump

    Thanks guys for the replies! I (coming out of the diesel world with little knowledge about fuel-rated hoses) replaced all the hoses (less then) two years ago with these Dayco fuel line.So these are already deteriorating?? I can't find any numbers corresponding with the ratings recommended
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    Debris in Fuel-pump

    A day after I had changed my worn-out primer squeeze-bulb; the carbs. were starving for fuel. I removed the fuel-pump & opened it up for inspection, there I found pieces of material that I can only assume are remnants of the check-valve of the primer squeeze-bulb. Another lesson learned; When...
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    Charging system

    So.........I had issues with my original charging system, causing the battery-voltage to reach as high as 15 to 16.5 volt. (measured at fuse-block) I would have 14.5 to 14.8 at the battery (seize 31C) Fully charged!! The battery is never really low due to a ( 1 Amp.) solar-panel I place on the...
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    intermittent water flow from pee-tube

    On this 1991 / 90 hp I just changed out the lower-unit (from chrysler to the Mercury modified version. The Tell-tail will pee water full stream in idle or medium to low stream in WOT. and just steam I had the overheat buzzer come on twice in two separate occasions/days My first thought -the...
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    1990-91 Force 90 HP recommended WOT RPM's

    I've been going through a lot of old posts and find various Max RPM's for this motor. What is the MAX recommended RPM for a '91-'92 / 90 hp Force? Many thank in advance
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    Bayliner speedometer

    I was searching for some answers regarding the speedometer & their readings. I can't find back the old post where Scott (I believe) posted **PSI = ** MPH I'm trying to figure out how to calibrate / verify the needle's position
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    Spark Plug Thread Repair Kit

    I have a "spare" head of a 85/90 HP Force kicking around with the #1 plug-threads stripped. Does anybody had Success with installing repair coils? (I did one on my snowblower once & was not too thrilled )
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    Prestolite ignition

    Force Three and Four Cylinder Engines Using Separate Switch Boxes and Ignition Coils (Continued) NO FIRE OR INTERMITTENT ON ONE CYLINDER: Check stator and trigger resistance, trigger wire sets read approximately 50 ohms between the wire sets (DVA-4V or more), stator reads 680-800 ohms...
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    1995 Mercury 25 Reverse Lock Problem

    Is #30 the washer you're referring to? (see diagram) If so, did you install the locking-pin properly?
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    1990 Force 150 kill circuit

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    76 Merc 850 Electrical Help

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    Dual Carb Linkage on a 40hp 400 Mercury Outboard

    As Faztbullet said the linkage between the carburetors is there (see pic.) It may need to be adjusted to have them synchronized
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    1984 Force 85HP Not Charging - Occasional starting issues

    here's a schematic for your motor and a link to diagnose https://www.outboardignition.com/page8.asp
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    1986 Mercury Classic 50

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    Classic 50 speedo hole in LU

    the Cavity-plate is the two plate on both sides (look like wings)
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    1991 Force 90hp start without controls

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