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    Filling tilt/trim

    I am confused about filling unit. My manual tells me to fill it in the down position in one section and in another section tells me to fill it in the up position. Can someone tell me the correct information? The unit bleeds down and I'm not sure if it's because I don't have enough fluid in it...
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    Bow Eye ripped off

    The bow eye was ripped off in traffic accident. I do not know where to find one that would fit the boat. It is a 1979 Sylvan aluminum. I was looking at the double shank bow/stern eyes but, am not sure about installation. I would need to fill the six holes with the busted rivets. I am thinking...
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    79 sylvan sportster UPDATE!!!

    I have posted my progress on this boat that I have been working on for 1 1/2 yrs. Today was supposed to be a good day. Me and the wife and four other family members were going to put it in the water for the first time. Have a picnic and do some fishing. Just before midnight on Friday a drunk...
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    Question about tell tail

    Is there a specific ID hose to use on a tell tail? I am wondering if to much water could be pumped out of the tell tail and not allowing enough to flow thru the engine for proper cooling. I am using 1/4 or 5/16 ID hose. Just want to make sure before it's to late.
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    125 hp not pumping water

    I can't find an answer so i'm going to ask what i'm sure has been asked before. I am not getting any water flow from the pee holes with the ear muffs and the engine running. I have replaced the complete water pump. I have tested the thermostat. I ran water from the thermostat port and it came...
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    Water pump impeller

    I just replaced the complete water pump on a 125hp. I did not use the manual and am now wondering if the impeller is folded/bent in the wrong direction. My question is - Will the impeller return itself to the proper direction when the engine is turned over or should I take the unit back apart...
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    125 hp slow cranking

    Tried to do compression check on this motor. Fully charged battery and jumped directly off starter. Hesitates on rotation and have to stop at three rotations. Got 60 to 70 psi on each cylinder. With nothing in any plug hole, motor spins freely and seems to have good air flow against my hand on...
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    WD-40 and 105 psi

    I sprayed WD-40 in the cylinders of an 85 hp that had been sitting for about four years. Will this harm the engine in any way? I also did a compression test and got steady readings of 103 to 105 psi on all three cylinders. Is the psi ok? I used a tester that I got from HF for $26. Is this a...
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    Just Saying

    I have been a member on this site for about 2 months. I have asked many questions and given my opinion on others. I have also read many, many posts. It amazes me that some people have to make smart ***** comments/remarks on some of the threads. If the question has been asked before or you can't...
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    1984 85 hp compression check help

    I'm sure it's here somewhere, but i'm going to ask anyway. I have never worked on an outboard and have never done a compression check. I have a Seloc book for Force outboards and it states to remove the spark plugs and ground the wires to the block. My biggest question is, What is the best/...
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    Attachments, I can't see them

    Can someone tell me why I can't see attachments. I'm not a computer tech so please try to keep it simple. All I see is the block that says attached thumbnails.
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    Smoking for boating

    The wife and I gave up smoking four weeks ago. We are in the process of taking up boating. It seems like a very good trade-off to me. We will use the cigerette money for gas instead.:D
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    Sylvan, Starcraft and Smokercraft

    I don't know if this is the proper place to post this, but here it is. I needed a new capacity plate for my boat. I called Sylvan Marine two times and left messages. They do not return them. I decided to send them a good old fashion letter explaining what I am trying to accomplish. Guess what...
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    125 hp Force questions

    I have a 1986 125 hp Force on the boat i'm restoring. I picked up an 89 parts motor. I am planning on switching the lower unit. I removed the water pump to check it out. These are the questions I have for now. 1, Is minor pitting ok on/in the housing? 2, Should I replace the shaft seal? Don't...
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    1979 Sylvan Sportster 18' open bow rebuild

    Hello Everyone, I have been gathering information from this site for going on two years. That is what led me to the boat I'm rebuilding. I became a member so I could share how and what I am doing in return for the education you have given me. I am going to post all the pictures I have as quick...
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