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    Force 50 misfire, stat-or or rectifier ?

    Force 50 has a miss off idle. at mid throttle to high Rpm. Cough's out Exhaust, intermittently. Going thru the Selco shop manual I have, it say's it may be the stat-or or rectifier. Selco has the possess to check the Resistance of the stat-or, and the rectifier. Any other Idea's ? I got...
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    MOD EDIT

    MOD EDIT - Sorry, not allowed.
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    Choosing the correct Tack - 2 stroke

    The Force ( 1987 ) 150 HP that I rebuilt, runs great. Going to use 10 3/8-12.5 Prop. The boat has no Tachometer. Is this a Point's or Electronic Ignition ? I just want to know, the ratio of speed to Engine rpm. And to make sure after rebuild, the motor is up to it's correct rpm range. Bob
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    How much is to much Prop ! Force 50hp

    The force 50 had a 10x 12. Will a 10/3/8 x 13 be to much for 50 hp. I know the taller Pitch is for higher speed. That is not mt intent I can replace it for $49, for a nos Prop There is enough clearance for the 3/16th longer radius Usage will be mostly used for slow cruising thru the...
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    Force 50 1987

    Is there a Gasket between the motor leg and the lower gear housing ? Part # 42 on the supplied Diagram below in link http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc2/Force/50%20H.P.%20(1987)/507Y7C/GEAR%20HOUSING/parts.html
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    Force 50hp Bolt are all out,still won't lift up

    All the bolts that hold the motor down are removed. including the two 12 point bolts. The motor lift's up a little all around ( 1/2" or so ) . Is there something I'm missing? Sound like there's metal hitting under neath the motor. Can't find exploded views of the assembly disassembled...
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    Why are so many boat sold with no title

    Why are so many boat sold with no title, in their own state of resident's ? I started to repair boats and flip them. Some nice boats that need a new transom and or / floor, are a plenty here in Fl. $ 1500 profit in a week and a half, on average. Retired and I have all the time in the world...
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    Force 50 HP Cooling passages Blocked

    Anyone have a Diagram of the water Passages. For a 50 HP two cylinder motor When replacing the Impeller, in the water pump housing. I tryed to blow air up the water tube water tube to the head. It was blocked. Took the thermostat housing off, and the Head was plugged. Dug out the crud, and got...
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    Help me understand the Hyd motor power tilt, on my JOHNSON .............. motor

    Need to understand the working of the hydraulic lift system. The center is the lift cylinder, for the trim of the motor. What is the two rods on either side of the lift cyl ? Are they dampeners to control bounce of the motor ? Are those two motors to the left and right of center. And...
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    Anchor rope, salt water/ brine Replacement

    Outfitting a 15 ft Tri-hall. Water depth, no more then 20 ft deep. Inland Florida rivers some are brine. Is the line listed below, good enough ? Using Anchor with a slide ring. 3 Strand Twisted Nylon White 3/8" 100' Bob
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    Windshield plastic trim replacement

    Restoring wind screen on a 30 year boat. The cover that hides the hold down screws, has weathered and turned brittle, Looking for a suitable replacement strips. Attached Photo's of the original pieces. The opening of the extrusion, is .710 to .720 thousands of a inch. The plastic trim is .730...
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    New transom, what is best to seal drain tube thru tramsom

    New transom is in, and done. What is best, to use for a drain plug ? And what is the best sealer to use thru the plywood layers ! I could just use the same brass tube and plug style as before. New Transom is 2-1/4" thick Bob
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    16 ft boat cover with out board

    Looking for a cover for my 16 ft ( 15'9" ) 1989 Rivera Tri hull, with a 50 horse motor. I have read that it hard to find one that fits well enough to travel high way speeds. How does a cover cover the transom with an out board ? I do have a cover for the motor already. Need one at a...
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    Good running Force 50 outboard. Model # unreadable

    I picked up a 16 ft Tri hull with ,a good running Force 50 outboard. This was a older gentleman's boat. Had to replace all the wood, as it was stored with a cover for several years. Runs well, but I want to go thru the lower end and replace the Impeller, & bearings, The problem is the Model #...
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    Need help with interior walls. open deck 16 ft tri hull

    Need help with interior walls. Replaced floor and stringer on a 16' tri hall The inside surface where the carpet doesn't cover, needs refreshing. The walls are vertical, non traffic areas. The side surface's are textured from the factory. Can it be resprayed with Tinted Gelcoat ...
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