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    1986 85hp force 856X6L---Oil Plug retap

    Before I painted my LU I considered leaving it bare aluminum. I polished it up good with some Flitz and it looked good. After one use it turned an ugly black color. I guess it is not the kind of aluminum that can resist tarnishing very well. So it got painted.
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    1986 85hp force 856X6L---Oil Plug retap

    Nice work on that tapping job. I use yellow teflon tape on the threads that is made for natural gas lines and is oil resistant. Has worked well for me so far. I also use a hex head socket when removing or tightening the plug. Seems to fit better and less likely to slip and bugger up the...
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    1986 85hp force 856X6L no spark

    In most cases, you HAVE to do your own work on these motors. The shops around here will not even look at an old Chrysler or Force, let alone do any work on them. If they can't plug in their laptop to give them a diagnostic code, they really don't want to mess with it. Old school trouble...
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    what motors are compatible with the 88 125 force?

    Yup, just like you said a couple years ago when I was wondering what year model my PH was.....you said to look behind the CD pack.....and there it was and I took that pic. (y)
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    what motors are compatible with the 88 125 force?

    This is a foundry stamp on my replacement power head. Was behind the CD pack. Shows to be a 1988 model.
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    Tillotson TC-5E float needle valve

    Frank A's 10 steps to success......(y)
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    1995 Force 120 will no longer idle

    These old motors don't have all that fancy diagnostics stuff. So it should only go off when grounded (testing) or it is overheating. I test mine by using a screw driver and ground it to a spark plug.
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    Sea-king Chrysler 15hp outboard motor does not start

    The diaphragm pumps the fuel......no fuel, no start. Even though it may not be torn or have any holes in it, it may be stiff from age. It should be very pliable/flexible or it won't pump fuel very well. If in doubt, replace it.
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    Forums are very slow…

    I have tried DDGo, Chrome and Firefox.......does it on all of em.
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    Forums are very slow…

    Having the same problem here.......
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    Best 2 stroke oil for Chrysler / Force outboards

    Yes, you do. Lots of opinions out there on brands, synthetic/non synthetic/synthetic blend, etc. I use Quicksilver Premium Syn Blend, mainly because it is readily available in my area. As long as it is TC-W3 rated it is all good. Some use Walmart Super Tech with good results. Some say it...
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    Random

    What about a Popcorn Fart? :ROFLMAO:
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    Harbor freight jack.

    Had an old Snap On 2 ton that wouldn't hold pressure anymore. A kit to repair it was over $100. So I got a Daytona 3 ton long-reach low-profile w/rapid pump in a pretty green color. Best jack I have ever owned.
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    alaska cruise

    My wife has 4 sisters.....they go on a "sisters" cruise/trip at least once a year.....got no problem with it! 😁
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    alaska cruise

    Something to consider......according to the Medicare Handbook 2025, regular Medicare generally doesn't cover medical care outside the US. If you have a Medigap policy, it may or may not cover you. Same with an Advantage plan. Like was mentioned above, an emergency medical evacuation from a...
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    alaska cruise

    Agree 100%.....especially on Alaska trip, good views from your cabin. Those inside cabins are like being in a box......kind of claustrophobic anyway...lol We did a Norway-Northern Lights cruise in January on Viking.....all cabins had balconies....no interior rooms at all.
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    alaska cruise

    It included the drink package......and that was in 2023.
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    alaska cruise

    A couple pics from the trip......
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    alaska cruise

    That's the one we went on. Very nice ship....only carries about 100 passengers plus crew. That ship was made just for the Galapagos. There are no cruise ship terminals in the islands, so every time you get off the ship they use RIB boats with Yamaha OBs to get you to shore. The rear of the...
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    alaska cruise

    Retired pilot here as well (rotorhead).....a guy I used to work with quit to go fly with a tour outfit in Hawaii. He had an "incident" and flew his AStar into the ocean, killing 4 of his passengers. The authorities in Hawaii thought his actions were reckless, and nearly filed voluntary...
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