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    1988 bayliner trophy bass livewell keeps over flowing! Help!

    Hello fellas.... If it's not one thing it's another. So Ive recently gone out a few times bringing fish home live which is wonderful for fresh fish! I understand that I don't gotta keep them breathing till the last second to keep fresh but it's the fact I wanna know what's up with my...
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    88 force 85hp trim drop help.

    Hello all it is been a while since my last post. I finally got the boat out of storage and ready to go for the season. My last post we were talking about my motor coming down by itself very very slowly. My shock absorber shock had a leak in it so I bought a new shock and switched it out per...
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    1988 Bayliner Bass Trophy floor replacement.

    Hi fellas. It is been a while since my last post but it's also been 50 below zero all winter and I haven't really needed to get to my boat. BUT i'm going to be pulling it out of storage soon and I was hoping somebody could help me out. Before i put the boat away I realized all the wood floors in...
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    88 Bayliner Bass Trophy 85hp winterize question

    Hello again fellas how is everybody? So I still haven't had a chance to switch over my trim shock but I plan on doing it in the spring when I have more time. I'm planning on storing my boat at a local storage place down the street from my house which is not climate control just indoors. I would...
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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

    Re: 85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping. Ok did what you said. Wiped it off. Raiser lowered few times and left up to drop. Now clean I can clearly see a leak on the shock.
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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

    Re: 85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping. Close up of both cylinders
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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

    Re: 85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping. Think I did this correctly
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    85 hp force carb/injector leak? And power trim dropping.

    Ok so I was smelling more than normal gas coming from under the engine cover and I believe the black rubber hosing that carries the gas to the carbs are leaking. I'm not too mechanically savoy but I think this us the issue. Can I just replace the hosing and use hose clamps vs zip ties that are...
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    88 85hp force stop the smoke!! Please!

    I figure I'm just going to post all of my boat problems and hopefully one day be able to get through them all and have a great boat! Ok this is the 4th Full tank of gas that I've put into it. The boat mechanic told me to add 2.5 ounces The Quicksilver outboard two cycle oil To every 1 gallon of...
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    88 85hp force trim won't hold

    Hey guys you have all been a great help! I want to thank you all for helping me with my Frankenstein boat. Yes again I am having another problem. When I put the trim all the way up it comes down by itself very very slowly Out of water. This is my first time noticing it and dont know if it...
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    1988 85hp force starting problem..

    My 85 hp force always needs a spray of starting fluid for the first start of the day. I squeeze the ball, prime it, choke it and nothing. Little shot of starter fluid fires right up. After it runs a bit it will start normally the rest of the day. What can it be? Thanks guys
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    Merc 125 outboard starter issue

    I have a Merc 125 OB. Battery is fully charged but starter will only click and move a little. If I touch a screwdriver to the Selounoid it sparks and the starter jumps as if its going to turn the motor over. One time after sparking it I turned the key and it started as normal. Now it's back to...
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    1988 85 hp force overheat buzzer not working and engine does at idle. Please help

    I have a 1988 Bayliner trophy Bass boat with a 85 hp force engine on it. I am having two problems with my boat And any help would be appreciated. 1) I bought a new overheat sensor and buzzer and it is still not working after I installed it. I read that when you turn the key to start the engine...
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