The only thing that I am sure of about Force motors is to sell em' and buy a real motor. I know to many people that have had to many problems with em'. If it doesen't say Evinrude or Johnson on the side it won't be on my boat. For as much as you have spent on the fixes to the main motor you might seriously consider picking up a used trolling motor instead. For $300 - $500 it might be worth it, ya might save that just in gas consumption over the course of a few years!!!
Good luck with the fix and tight lines, Jeff

[This message has been edited by salmonhead (edited 08-08-2000).]