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    water temp. or pressure gauge?

    Any comments or recommendations on which gauge to install. Already have over heat buzzer.
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    T-stat temp. range question

    1996 Force 75HP...one that came out of motor was 130 degree, got a replacement that is 141 degree. Will this make much( if any) difference in motor operation.Motor used primarily in 55-90 degree water.<br />Thanks in advance...
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    Force Warped exhaust port plates?12'er

    Noticed your comment on Force outboard reliability and am curious as to what causes the plates to warp, what are the syptmons, and the cure. Thanks..
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    Question on sealing crankcase halves...

    Hola' mechanics...got a 1996 75 HP Force in the rebuild stage and am confused as to exactly where and what type of sealer to use during assembly. Working out of a Clymer manuel, they recommend applying the sealer"must CIRCLE all the main bearing holes. It must be applied to the inside edge of...
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    cylinders' scored,replace1 or 3 pistons?

    1996 Force 75HP x 3 cylinder,#1 cylinder moderately scored,low compression, others good with good compression.<br />Question- Do I HAVE to either hone or bore ALL cylinders or can I just do the defective one? Probably only have to go .020" over max.<br />with new piston and ring. <br />Question-...
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    Force 1996 75HP...blown headgasket?

    Checked the compression after overheat(warning buzzer) and immediate shutdown.<br />Found 25#on 1,110#on 2,75#on 3. <br />Under 100 hrs. on motor,no holes in pistons and they look clean as do the sparkplugs(ie; nice and tan with no metal balls commonly found when pistons cook).<br />This motor...
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    mercury lower unit swap?

    Ok mercheads...will a 1977 140Hp x 6 lower unit swap out with a 1982 90HP x 6?
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    Mercury lower unit swap?

    Can a lower unit from a 1977 Mercury 140HP inline 6 switch out for my 1982 Mercury 90HP inline 6 ? I know alot of these are interchangeable but could use some advice from someone who knows. Thanks, Dennis
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    1996 Force 75HP fuel and lube

    Just purchased this boat/motor combo. and after first outting found fouled plugs(amongst other things). Everyone at this bulletin board says use high octane fuel and good oil. Any reccomendations on min. octane level and "good"oil? Previous owner used 87 fuel and Quicksilver oil. Can I use...
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