need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

[boatsmith]

My plastic swivel broke. It was part of the timing advance mechanism mounted at the top of the throttle tower shaft and there is a stainless steel double threaded control rod with slotted end through it, which connects it to the timing advance. The parts list shows it as part number F499026, but no longer available. See Force parts book exploded view of the powerhead, item 16. The broken one has the mounting stud and control rod offset from each other. Should this swivel be connected to the timing trigger side or the tower shaft side? Other people have worked on this engine and moved things around.

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

If you post a couple of pics of the swivel component and the area in question you will probably get a quicker more complete response.
Lets see what ya' got.
BP

 

[capri86]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

I have a force '86 125hp outboard, that I've just decided to part out on ebay. Fully running, but much easier to sell in pieces.

I looked up both parts between your '89 and my '86 and they have the same part number F499026. Anyways, I can email you pics and send you what you want for dirt cheap. let me know via pm.

 

[ejbalboa]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

hey intrested in the motor parts you have thanks ejbalboa.

 

[boatsmith]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

Capri86: I sent you a private message, but don't know if you got it. Not sure how it works.

 

[capri86]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

Your msg. went into the pm mailbox here - I don't think I can attach pics, except in this thread - look in your pm mailbox for my email address to reply with.

 

[capri86]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

I've made an attempt to attach a dumbed down jpeg image of what you're looking for. email me and I'll send you a larger image so you can see how it's supposed to be connected - then let me know what part(s) you want off of it.

 

[boatsmith]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B




Attached is picture of the swivel hanging below the end of the towershaft.
Also there is a picture of the Force parts view where this swivel is number 16. Capri86, Thanks for the reply. I will email you direct.

 

[jim_b_20653]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

I think I have what you are looking for. I replaced the powerhead on my 1988 125 with one from a 120 L-drive and I have a bunch of parts leftover.

 

[Tim Wagner]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

If you wind up in a pinch where you cant find one.
I actually made one for my 85.
I made it from a large chunk of plastic I had laying around.
The tapped end is 1/4-28 thread, at least it is on my 85.
Piece of cake. Some careful shaping with a belt sander and a couple drilled holes.

 

[baxtr]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

Those are still available from a Merc dealer, but you can make them as Tim stated, yes it is a 1/4 28 also

Mine broke a couple years ago, just make one.

I went to the hardware store and got a square key (like for a pully shaft keyway) that was the same thickness, drill the holes with a drill press, tap the one, drill the one a bit bigger on top for the recessed screw head, then cut it to length.

 

[Tim Wagner]

Re: need timing control rod swivel on 89 Force 125 model B

Clever!!
that one looks great. Plus you wont have to worry about the stupid thing breaking anymore since its now made from a metallic substance.