tennesseewj
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Hey Force experts,
Can anyone confirm that the Iboats parts number listed for a 1997 Force 120 is correct despite the listed serial number being incorrect?
I think I'm due an impeller change on a 1997 Force 120 outboard but I've run into some questions.
On Iboats (Force Impeller Kits - iboats) , the parts number listed for a '95-'97 Force 120 is 18-3214 (Sierra). The table also says that these motors should have serial number E093700 and up.
However, the serial number on my motor is E248033, which is consistent with what Crowley marine says it should be (FORCE 120 H.P. - Mercury, Mercruiser, Force, etc. Parts Lookup). This is the original motor so I know it's a 1997 120hp. I just want to make sure that the part number is correct because it's tournament season and I'd be very irritated if I were down for several days with the wrong part after I take the lower unit apart.
Also, is the write-up in the FAQ for this forum, which is based on a Chrysler unit, similar enough to the Mercury units to use for this change? I've not changed it myself before and I haven't found very much info on it.
Lastly, the boat has recently developed a leak in the power tilt/trim assembly but it seems as though nobody stocks the seals anymore to do a rebuild. Has anyone been able to source these or has everyone just been purchasing a rebuilt cylinder?
Thanks in advance for any insight!
Can anyone confirm that the Iboats parts number listed for a 1997 Force 120 is correct despite the listed serial number being incorrect?
I think I'm due an impeller change on a 1997 Force 120 outboard but I've run into some questions.
On Iboats (Force Impeller Kits - iboats) , the parts number listed for a '95-'97 Force 120 is 18-3214 (Sierra). The table also says that these motors should have serial number E093700 and up.
However, the serial number on my motor is E248033, which is consistent with what Crowley marine says it should be (FORCE 120 H.P. - Mercury, Mercruiser, Force, etc. Parts Lookup). This is the original motor so I know it's a 1997 120hp. I just want to make sure that the part number is correct because it's tournament season and I'd be very irritated if I were down for several days with the wrong part after I take the lower unit apart.
Also, is the write-up in the FAQ for this forum, which is based on a Chrysler unit, similar enough to the Mercury units to use for this change? I've not changed it myself before and I haven't found very much info on it.
Lastly, the boat has recently developed a leak in the power tilt/trim assembly but it seems as though nobody stocks the seals anymore to do a rebuild. Has anyone been able to source these or has everyone just been purchasing a rebuilt cylinder?
Thanks in advance for any insight!