BackyardKrazy
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2015
- Messages
- 90
Hey Guys,
So I'm still fairly new to the "larger" outboard scene. I went from a 15hp to a 1989 125hp Force. So I'm trying to work out all the bugs before I strip this boat completely down for a full restoration this winter. I actually really like the Force, it very powerful and seems quite simple.
When I start this engine cold, I pump the bulb 3-4 times, I can feel a bit of air the first 2 times anyways. I throttle full ahead and choke, and I crank for 3 sec at least 2 times before it'll kick or start. I had an issue while wide open on the lake with what i determined was fueling, so I stuck a new fuel pump diaphragm in and that fixed that. I'd hoped it would fix my start issue as well, but no.
I seafoamed it as per the sticky here, and synced the carbs A1. It idles very well, no stalling when I put it in gear and opens up to full power smoothly. I haven't touched the carb adjustments. I have not had the chance to check the timing.
Am I expecting too much from an older 2 stroke to start more easily?
Also, I purchased (online) a shop manual, and the timing specs say differently than the 28deg everyone else is saying on here... I doubt 28deg is wrong it just sparked my curiosity as all. I f someone could clarify that'd be great!
Thanks for all the great info!
So I'm still fairly new to the "larger" outboard scene. I went from a 15hp to a 1989 125hp Force. So I'm trying to work out all the bugs before I strip this boat completely down for a full restoration this winter. I actually really like the Force, it very powerful and seems quite simple.
When I start this engine cold, I pump the bulb 3-4 times, I can feel a bit of air the first 2 times anyways. I throttle full ahead and choke, and I crank for 3 sec at least 2 times before it'll kick or start. I had an issue while wide open on the lake with what i determined was fueling, so I stuck a new fuel pump diaphragm in and that fixed that. I'd hoped it would fix my start issue as well, but no.
I seafoamed it as per the sticky here, and synced the carbs A1. It idles very well, no stalling when I put it in gear and opens up to full power smoothly. I haven't touched the carb adjustments. I have not had the chance to check the timing.
Am I expecting too much from an older 2 stroke to start more easily?
Also, I purchased (online) a shop manual, and the timing specs say differently than the 28deg everyone else is saying on here... I doubt 28deg is wrong it just sparked my curiosity as all. I f someone could clarify that'd be great!
Thanks for all the great info!