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    Looking for Replacement Side Mount Controller for L-Drive

    hi all, on my throttle controller, the button that allows you to advance the throttle without going into gear is broken, so i am looking to replace the whole controller. i have looked through my Clymer and all around the internet and cannot figure out where, or which, controller to get as a...
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    L-Drive, Water coming in boat only when engine on

    I have a 90hp Force L-drive, I bought this boat as a project. Rebuilt the engine and gearcase and got everything running, engine runs great now. Only problem is i cant take it off the trailer to go for a spin. I can stick the back end of the boat in the water on the trailer and no water will...
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    Anyone know Electronics of a Sonar Ducer?

    hi all im curious as to how a sonar transducer for a fishfinder sends and recieve signal to your device. this is my transducer from my Lowrance Elite there are 6 pins on the connection that goes to back of your Lowrance unit im assuming: O - 12v+ O - 12v- O - Data+ O - Data- O -...
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    Engine struggles to turn over w/ lower unit on

    Hi all.. I have a 1990 90hp force l-drive I took my engine and lower unit off my boat to do some work. Basically now...with my engine back in the boat...with the lower unit still not installed yet.. The engine fires up instantly, no troubles, almost too good. But when I put my lower unit back...
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    L-Drive Drive Shaft Turning w/ Steering !Help!

    90h.p. 1990 Force L-Drive I took my engine out to change some piston rings. After i put the engine back in, I noticed when i turned my steering wheel, my flywheel also turned a little bit. Engine struggled to turn over when i turned the key. So i ripped the engine out again today. i also had...
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    Flywheel turns when i turn steering wheel?wtf?

    I took my gearcase off to rebuild my skeg, and pulled my motor to change a blown piston ring on my 90hp 1990 force l-drive, both at the same time. Now that everything is back togther..without the engine running.. When i do a full rotaion on my steering wheel the flywheel actually turns on my...
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    Help w/ Reassemble of Water Pump L-Drive

    hi all.... i cannot for the life of me find the pictures i took of my water pump as i was dissassemblying it. i was wondering if anyone could tell me where this seal is suppose to go and anything else i might be missing. I am pretty sure i have everything...
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    cannot find spot for these after engine rebuild

    hi guys... i replaced 2 blown pistons and rings in my 90hp 1990 force L-drive. i have 2 wires that i can not remember where they go. I have looking in the Clymer and i cannot find them. I am quite new to boat engines but have learned so much so far, i was wondering if anyone could point me in...
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    Installing Bearing Spool in Lower Unit

    hi all i had to do some skeg welding and now i am trying to reinstall my bearing spool in my lower unit. i used a puller to get it out and im having a hard time getting it back in. i am assuming i have to push it back in as hard as the puller pulled it out. any tips? also should i be...
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    Which seals to wacth out for when welding skeg

    i am welding a replacement skeg on my l-drive. Is there any other seals i should remove in the lower gear case that might get affected from the heat of a Mig, besides the 2 seals on the bearing spool. I am only going to be welding a few inches at a time then letting the gearcase cool down. i...
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    Spark Plugs Fire Once in a While??

    i have a force 90hp, when i turn the key i am only getting spark maybe once every 6 or 7 try's. It is like that on all 3 cylinders. I replaced all the plugs and wires and still have the same problem. any ideas?
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    How important to have all Flywheel Magnets?

    I have a 6 magnet flywheel I needed to replace my old flywheel. So i bought a new one with only 5 magnets on it and that were all glued back on, but the 5 magnets were spaced out properly so the flywheel would be balanced. The guy says he works on force motors all the time and 5 magnets will...
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    Proper L-Drive Spark Plug Gap???

    hey all... was wondering if anyone knew the proper spark gap for a 90hp 1990 Force L-Drive. I have the Clymer manual but it says the measurement is N/A.
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    what is its purpose?????

    what is the purpose of this?? some kind of switch that pushes a switch when moved horizontal.
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    Compression test force l-drive

    Hi guys, i have a little project im working on that has a 1990 90hp force l-drive in it. Have not had the boat started yet (waiting to drain old gas out of tank and replace). Turns over and i have spark spark though. I did a compression test though and i got 120-120-90. I figure that is a big...
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    L/F Force Outboard Flywheel Magnets

    Anyone know where to get replacement magnets for a 1992 force outboard flywheel? I would like to replace a couple that are quite damaged. Thanks
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    Remove gears without removing whole case?

    Hi all, i want to weld a new skeg on my drive. I am worried about the gears inside getting too hot from the welding and getting damaged. So i was going to remove the gears out of the case. My question is, will all the lower gears come out without me actually taking the whole drive off? It...
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    Cant get fly wheel on L-Drive

    hi all, got my self a little project to work on not to long ago. 1990 Bayliner Capri with an L-drive. Mostly cosmetic stuff except the engine was missing the flywheel and starter. so i got a new starter last week and today the flywheel came in (used off ebay). i am trying to put the...
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    Metal window trim replacement

    Hi guys, i have a 1990 bayliner capri. Most of the metal trim that hold all my window glass is damaged in some way or form. I am looking to get it replaced. I was wondering if there are any shops that will custom fabricate these. Unless of course someone else knows where i can get a new set or...
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    Looking for Flywheel for 90hp l-drive

    Anyone seen a flywheel for a 1990 force l-drive?
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