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    Force 125 carb kit press in seat

    good afternoon, I’m the process of rebuilding my carbs. My carbs have a press in jet and a small rubber seat underneath. All the kits I have found have screw in seats. Would anyone happen to if ran into this before or able to provide a part number for the press in style kits
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    1987 Force 125 lower unit troubles

    Hello all, I had my boat out for the first time Monday. While making a run around the lake, I heard a bang and then the boat high stop moving forward and had high idle. It won't get into forward or reverse. It just high idles both ways. I had another boat tow me in. They said they heard the...
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    91 175hp Evinrude VRO conversion

    Hello, I have a 175hp rude as mentioned. The gas inlet broke on the VRO ( was repaired by previous owner, unbeknownst to me before I bought it.) Anyway I am looking at converting to just a regular fuel pump. The previous owner had disconnected the VRO and was premixing already. I was hoping...
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    78 Johnson impeller change, 35 hp

    Hello, I'm trying to remove the lower unit, but am having issues getting it to break free at the front. I've removed the cover, and removed the lower screw on the gear shift. My water intakes aren't removable that I can see. What am I missing?
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    1977 Johnson 35hp prop question

    I took my boat out for a test drive yesterday. While out, my prop worked loose and came off. I don't know a lot about prop choice, and have been doing some reading trying to sort it all out. Does anyone know what pitch / size prop would have came as OEM for my application? I don't have a...
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    1977 35hp ignition switch

    Hello, I came across a nice 35hp that someone has cut the ignition switch off of. I also have a 81 25hp that has a switch on it. I have swapped the cable to the 35 and it works fine. My problem is that the color code of the wiring is different. I'm going to sell the 25 and want to leave the...
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    fuel / mix ration 91 175hp

    Good morning all, I've done some scouring of the boards concerning my fuel mix. I've pulled my VRO pump and will be pre-mixing. It seems that most threads reference a 50:1 mix. I wasn't able to locate my specific application and thought I'd put it out to the experts to confirm. Thanks,
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    Replacing rectifier

    I have a 1991 Evinrude 175hp and will be replacing the rectifier. I was curious what is the best brand to replace it with? I've found part numbers and pricing for Sierra & Mallory, but what I'm looking for is any experience or preference you may have for replacement. Also is it much of a...
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    fuel filter & spring part number

    Hello, I have an 86 mercruiser 120hp 2.5 and I'm trying to find replacement parts. I've downloaded the manuals but couldn't find part numbers. The parts that I'm looking for is the fuel filter and spring that sits on top of the fuel pump. I'm just servicing the boat and found that they are...
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    Tomson Travlr 4hp

    I was trying to find some info on an outboard that I recently purchased. Tomson Travlr 4hp. (that's how it's spelled on the hood). Anyone have any info on them. The motor runs extremely well, but I was just looking for future reference. Thanks,
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    constant alarm question

    My alarm is constant in the on position w/ engine off. I have diagnosed it to be a stuck/bad float in the oil tank. When I check the continuity of the oil level indicator out of the tank, it's fine, in the tank I get the alarm. If I turn the tank upside down, the alarm goes off. The...
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