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    Is my 98 Force 40hp Trashed?

    I have a 98 force 40hp. I've been having some problems with it, but up until some unrelated electrical issues , it was running alright. Well, I decided to do a compression test before diving into the electrical, and I found that the top cylinder had low compression...about 85psi. I dropped a...
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    98 Force 40hp Hard to Start and Intermitten Hesitation at WOT

    Hi everyone, I'm hoping the mechanical experts here can help me out. BackStory: I recently had a problem on the water when the screw at the bottom of the carb bowl came loose. I was able to hand tighten it that day to get back. Once home, I removed the screw, inspected the gasket on the end of...
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    80's Model "Yamaha" Mercury????

    Help guys. After working on my 98 Force 40hp for the 3rd time this season, my mech told me I should just replace it. He knows a guy that has a 80s Yamaha Mercury 40hp for sale at about $500 (he said Merc put in Yamaha engines in at that time). He said he knows personally that its a good...
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    Ted Williams 1976 7hp...Air Cooled??

    Hi all. I recently was given a Ted Williams 1976 7hp outboard. The sticker on it says air cooled, but it appears to have water intake holes near the prop. Is this motor just air cooled or does it take in water as well? I'm afraid to run it because I see no water exhaust coming out of...
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