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    50 hp tiller conversion

    Do a google / E-bay search.----I did , and found that there are possibilities to do this conversion.
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    50 hp tiller conversion

    Most Force motors were sold on entry level boats.----Doubt there were many tiller models sold.----I do not know what tools you have or level of ambition.-----I think a tiller from another brand can be fitted.
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    Seasonally changing Mercury 110 spark plugs

    When you buy one of those 9.8 motors you need to install a new water pump impeller.----Unless you have proof a new one was installed a month ago.
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    Pricing restored boats

    They use aluminum corner / handle brackets because they are cheapest to make.----How does the aluminum " transfer " to the stainless ?
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    Starter mounting bracket stud in front mount broken out casting

    I get phone calls on occasion.----Folks looking for parts.-----They often say " thank you for your help / knowledge "------The difference between a 25 HP and 35 HP block may well be port position.---That gives it a different part #.----But it will fit in most cases.
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    Pricing restored boats

    Certain cars have the ----" see what I can afford "---appeal.-----You can show them off at the mall.----Folks driving next to you on narrow roads.-----Cruise nights.----Bring back memories from yester year ETC.-----Boats are just not the same.
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    1996 Evinrude 15HP Stuttering/Surging approaching & at WOT

    Wrong powerpack ?----Part # on your powerpack?
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    Disaster Relief

    Yes ----I know that line crews regularly help out.-----I am talking about money / help from overseas.
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    Disaster Relief

    Is there any " international " help coming to assist in recovery from these hurricane disasters ??
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    1996 Evinrude 15HP Stuttering/Surging approaching & at WOT

    Run with a timing light 1 cylinder at a time.------Observe the light.
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    1996 Evinrude 15HP Stuttering/Surging approaching & at WOT

    It clearly sounds like an ignition issue to me.-----Could be a bad plug or bad plug wire.
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    Sure it is not the 80 HP model ?
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    1977 Johnson 140 can’t turn over

    See post #2 on this saga.
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    The pulse limiter fitting is a ----" flow fuse "----for the VRO housings.------Keeps the pump from becoming a small bomb should there be high airflow / pressure spike from the crankcase.
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    Most common problems with 4 cyl / 3cyl chrysler outboards

    Run fuel out of the carburetors before putting boat on the trailer.----No spillage.-----And empty carburetors stay clean.
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    Stalling at Idle and Idle Speed

    The VRO gasoline / oil mixing pump looks and sounds complicated.----It is a simple device.----Take it apart for inspection !
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    Starter mounting bracket stud in front mount broken out casting

    And why would the 35 HP blocks not interchange / fit ?
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    96 johnson 150

    Lots of mis-information on compression in 2 strokes.----see post #23 and #38.
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    Evinrude 25hp outboard wants to die when I give it gas

    The screen is all you need.-----Thousands of motors running fine with just that screen / filter in the pump inlet cover.
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    25hp evinrude outboard

    Are there ----" commercial "--- models that use a different gearcase.------Those often have a W in the model number.-----Did you look at the 1985 model year ?
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