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    92 force 90

    Welcome back -what are your compression readings? - are all plugs firing? Check each cylinder for rpm drop, while in running idle - is the fuel-pump inspected/rebuilt? - did you check the spark with a spark-tester? You may not be an boat engine guy, but you'll a few good testing tools are...
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    Replace kill switch or bypass?

    The switches out there either normally open & normally closed and some switches have the terminals to hook up for either requirements
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    Replace kill switch or bypass?

    Totally agree, you don't need it.......TILL YOU DO and it will be in the most crucial moment
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    1993 mercury force 90 hp not starting

    In addition to all the great advice pervious mentioned Do yourself a favor; stop using starter fluid as this dissolves the needed lubrication for the pistons, get a fuel rated spray bottle and premix fuel.
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    90 compression on 135 hp

    Jerry, you have been saying this for years and we all have to find out personally :)
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    Force 125 lacking power

    I've seen on this form someone mentioning that the 90 hp was really "a tweaked" 85 hp & the 125 really a 120 hp Having said this I only know the 85 & 90 hp motors
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    Force 125 lacking power

    Like Redbarron%% said; re-seal head gasket with Hylomar blue silicon ( a word of caution) APPLY only a thin film of it but too much will result into a gap between the cylinder & cooling passage. this will result in low compression and steam-cleaning
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    1988 force Full throttle only 3500 rpm

    AMEN to that!
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    How do you set the shift rod (turn buckle and lock nut) at the lower unit?

    You're asking a question in someone's old post. Start a new one but now that you asked... when in neutral, is the prop spinning freely?
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    Rebuilding 1991 120 lower unit

    ssssst. don't wake up the dogs
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    Rebuilding 1991 120 lower unit

    Not yet, I guess they hit the snooze-button :)
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    E-FUEL INGESTED maybe? :D
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Good advice, I go as far as putting tape over the hole in the top-cowl to keep the mice out (the hole under the handle to remove the cowl)
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    Is there a pee hole on a force 1996 Force 75hp outboard ?

    Hey Topgun, you're partial right! the older ones you had to add one if so requested, but I did not know either that on the later models it came standard? (the "newest" one I know is a '92 with Merc. ignition-box)
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    DISREGARD DO NOT TIE INTO ORANGE CIRCUIT,I believe its the white
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    Follow the wire to the overheat sensor and tie into that
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    Turn off engine, wiring diagram. Help!

    I'm not if this for the right year of your motor, I hope this helps
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    1995 90HP Force Outboard Fuel Starvation

    These are frank's words (incl. about the trigger-magnets) Jack.fs says he has a '95 so it would be with a Merc. ignition.
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    1995 90HP Force Outboard Fuel Starvation

    Thank you for this detailed explanation so I & many others actually learn the fine intricate details on how it evolves :)
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    1995 90HP Force Outboard Fuel Starvation

    As Racerone already mentioned; verify with a timing-light for proper ignition. It is possible that the head gasket is blown/leaking and causing the the low reading You mentioned that you changed the Stator did you set up the timing correctly? If TDC occurs at the TDC mark and you can set the...
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