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  1. tg3690

    View of unloaded trailer with pickups

    I used the "turn around and look" method (no mirrors) for a long time and it worked great.....until you found your self trying to back down a ramp in your buddies Suburban to launch his boat. Learned real quick about using the side mirrors. Easier on the neck and back, too. Putting the tow...
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    1974 Chrysler 135 hp limping

    That is what I did a couple years ago......bought a rebuilt one from Franz Marine. It was actually a 1988 Force PH and he set it up to work on my engine (drilled/tapped for mounting the distributor and changed the crank bearing cage for the dist belt). Wiseco pistons. Everything bolted up...
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    120hp Force year?

    Looks like this. This one was behind the CD unit on the block.
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    Picked up a 1990 Force 50HP yesterday.

    My favorite, and it applies to anything with a motor....."Ran strong when parked ___ years ago". (fill in the blank)
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    Picked up a 1990 Force 50HP yesterday.

    I think the dumps around here will take a hull, not sure how much that would cost.......then there is the old trailer you would have to deal with, too, if it had one.
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    Picked up a 1990 Force 50HP yesterday.

    I was referring to the boat he took the motor off of......a project the previous owner never finished. I see that he has an aluminum boat he will be restoring to put the Force on. He won't have to worry about endless hours of grinding rotten wood, old fiberglass, etc. Should be a lot easier...
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    Picked up a 1990 Force 50HP yesterday.

    You are right, especially if it was an old fiberglass boat. At least you won't have a worthless hull to get rid of. Not sure what the completion rate is for project boats, but from what I have heard it is not very high. They start out with great intentions, but soon realize it was a lot more...
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    Picked up a 1990 Force 50HP yesterday.

    Don't they all say that? Sounds like you got the basics covered (comp-spark-carb-impeller). Wouldn't hurt to take the carb off and clean it real good, check the float level, etc, since it's been setting up for a few years. Good luck.
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    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    Nice upgrade.....looks good.
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    Solar charging batteries

    This is false......my boat came from the factory with one meter with a selector switch for 2 banks. Works just fine.
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    Anybody know what this is?

    Google Translate......... The photo your friend took looks like a mooring bollard, used for tying ropes. However, the design is quite unique. The star-shaped holes appear to be designed to reduce weight or allow for attaching specialized accessories. I suggest taking more photos; you might find...
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    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    I was thinking the same thing......sounds like a bot.
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    1998 force 120 tilt/trim not working right

    Check out the top of this forum in the stickies.....in the FAQ there is a good post about trouble shooting the T&T system......
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    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    It sounded like you were wanting to keep it original (look, function, size, etc) so getting the old one repaired would make sense. If not, get a new one. Faria recently purchased Beede Instruments, so they only repair original Faria products, which is what you have if it says Faria on it.
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    Random

    "It places the lotion in the basket"-----B.B.
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    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    Faria has an online gauge repair program. Might be worth checking out. https://fariabeede.com/forms/?form=new#rep_new
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    Beware the foam inside engine cover

    That's what I did......Not much difference in sound.
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    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    If that's the original powerhead, then you got a 1990 model motor. Parts diagram for 1990 model shows a rubber grommet AND a rubber seal at the top of the copper water line. I don't believe they can be replaced without removing the PH.....but if there is blockage in the bottom of the block...
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    Hydraulic cylinder rebuild

    I got this one.....it may be from the company jerry was talking about but I didn't have any issues. https://www.offshoremarineparts.com/collections/universal-tools/products/91619utt-tilt-trim-cap-removal-tool-universal
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    Can't open cover on a US Marine Force 50

    That's a good idea.......been sitting up for a long time. (y)
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