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    New Motor Runs Rough Below 2000 RPM

    I installed a new 90 HP Mercury 2-stroke on a fish and ski, and it starts easily and runs well above 2000 rpm. Below 2000 rpm, it runs very rough. I doesn't want to die, but it shakes everything in sight. Does anyone have any suggestions for smoothing this thing out?<br />Thanks,<br />Biplane
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    motor installation / connection

    I just mounted a new 90 HP Mercury on a '94 VIP Fish 'n Ski, which had a 90 HP Force on it and Quicksilver (?) controls. Everything connects well except the shift and throttle controls - the Force had a different configuration to secure the cables to the engine than the Mercury does. Is there...
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    90 HP Force Bad Power Head

    I've been told my 1994 Force Power Head is bad (50 lbs compression and scoring on #1). The shop wants $3K to put on a new one. I'm a rookie - should I find a used motor somewhere (where?), let them put the new one on, or should I do it myself? I have some mechanic experience - just not on...
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    boat turning hard right

    Help! Last year I bought a 1994 VIP Fish 'n Ski with a 90HP Force. When the boat is under power it pulls VERY hard to the right. If I let the wheel go at full speed, the steering wheel turns to its right stop in a few seconds. The skeg is in place and centered (I've tried the full range) and...
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