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    Prematurer Disenguagement.

    Hello, You folks have been helping me with my 1997 Force 75 HP Motor ( 1 Carb, 3 cylinders) with Model Number ELPT and Serial Number 0E25006275. I got the motor to run this past weekend after overcoming a no spark condition. I replaced the Stator ( New unit from CDI) and replaced my damaged...
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    How to attach a remote starter button to trouble shoot the electronics? 1997, 75 HP

    Gentlemen, This is probably a dumb question, but I do not want to burn up my electronics even though they may already be broken. I have a 1997 Mercury Force 75 HP Model ELPT, SN# 0E250062, 3 Cylinder, one carb motor. Many of you guys are already helping me with a no spark issue and a damaged...
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    Do I need a Multi Meter with DVA to trouble shoot or will a standard one work?

    Gentlemen, My 1997, 75 HP Force / Mercury Outboard Model ELPT with Serial Number OE250062 will not start. The battery is fully charged and the starter spins fast. I installed in-line see through spark testers and I got no spark on any of the three cylinders and I got no spark on any...
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    Force Flywheel replacement question . 1987, ELPT, SN# OE250062 75 HP Cross reference

    Gentlemen, I am working on my 3 cylinder 75 HP 1997 Force Motor. I am going to remove the Flywheel next weekend to inspect the flywheel key and to try to diagonis a no start condition. My flywheel teeth are damaged in two places so I do not want to put this flywheel back on the motor. I...
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    Question about pulling the Flywheel and tools on a 75 HP, ELPT , 97 Force Motor.

    I have a question about my 1997 Force, 75 HP, ELPT, SN# OE250062 which will now not start. I am concerned that the timing has jumped via the key slipping on the crank and the flywheel. The boat will not fire and the last time it did, two weeks ago, it broke off the starter. This has now...
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    Can I mess up the timing if I replace the Fly Wheel on my 1997, 75 HP ELP Force?

    Hello, The Flywheel on my 1997, 75 HP, 3 Cylinder, One carb Force Motor has two bad places. I understand that there are magnets under the flywheel and there is a key way. I also understand there is a special removal tool that protects the crankshaft and there is a second tool to hold the...
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    New Fuel Bulb will not get hard. Engine will not run. 1997, 75 HP, ELPT. Pontoon

    Hello, Would a lip fuel bulb not allow my Force to start? I have a question about my 1997 Force, 75 HP, ELPT, SN# OE250062 which will now not start. I am in the process of getting it ready for the boating season and I have been doing my routine maintenance. I changed the impeller, fuel...
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    Question for those who have installed a Turn Signal Converter.

    Hello, I just rebuilt and rewired a trailer with LED Lights for over 80" Wide for a Ski Boat. I am pulling my rig with a 2004 Chevy Tahoe with a Factory installed seven wire towing package. I also pull a utility trailer and pontoon trailer and I have never had good luck with getting my lights...
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    Trailer lights Fixed. Thanks I-Boats

    I recently purchased a new to me boat and trailer and I was having a problem with the trailer lights. The turn signal and brake lights worked, but the running and side marker lights would not work. I did a search on this forum and I checked the Towing Package Fuse on my 2004 Tahoe and it was...
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    My starter broke off the bendix.

    Has any one ever seen a boat starter break the main shaft? My Aftermarket starter for my 97 Force ( 75 HP) broke cleanly on the saft. The starter was 52 weeks old. The bendix ( Nut, Gear , Spring and Shaft)was still on top of the starter ( sitting in a little hole) and it just snaped off. I...
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    Could Hood Foam be causing my hard starting problems?

    Hello, I have a 97 Model Force 75 HP ELP Engine with only one carb and it is on a 98 Model 22' Creat Pontoon Boat. My motor is always hard to start so I am going to rebuild my carb in the off boating season ( This Winter). The motor has never had the carb rebuilt to my knowledge. I have...
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    How do you perform a compression check?

    Hello, I have a 1997 Force 75 HP motor and I want to check the three cylinder's compression. What is the procedure to do this? I know that you need a compression guage. I know that you remove the plugs and push the throttle to Wide Open Throttle, and test one cylinder at a time but I do not...
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    Do I need to burn off all the fuel in the carb each time I shut the motor down?

    Hello, I have a 98 Crest II ( 22') Pontoon Boat with a 97 Force 75 HP motor that can be hard to crank and can be easy to flood while trying to start. I am thinking ( from my pervious post) that I need to rebuild or clean my carb. Today a friend of mine told me that every time he turns off...
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    Am I expecting too much in wanting my motor to start with one turn of the key?

    Hello, I have a 98 Crest II 22' Pontoon with a 97 Model Force 75 HP Motor. The motor has one carb and not the three that the larger models have. I have owned the boat and motor now for five years and this forum has kept me running. :) The boat motor has been reliable, but I am never sure...
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    I am now installing my 3 rd starter in 5 years is this normal?

    Hello, I am new to the board but I have been reading the Force Outboard Sections for about five years now. WOW this is such a helpful site. I have a 22' Pontoon with a 1997 Force 75 HP Motor that has been very reliable so far. About 3 years ago I replaced the orginal starter with a...
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