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    Startup backfire

    Hi guys i,m back with another problem so here,s the skinny, I have 125x4 1986 every time I start the motor I get a back fire I think at the carb,s or so it sounds like, After it back fires it starts right up and runs good, So I am wanting to know if I advance the timing a little would this stop...
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    Higher octane ???

    Ok,so here is my question, will higher octane gas reduce engine smoke???? I have 86-125x4 that seems to smoke a lot at idle and it just drives me nuts 50/1 mix,i have tried sea foam decarbing and cleaned fuel collection chambers didnt help, at a loss now!!!!! Thanks for any direction.
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    Cleaning cylinder drain port

    Cleaning my cylinder drain ports on my 1987 125 outboard, need to know if i have to open up the transfer port and clean it as well??? And can any one explain how this system works thanks for help!!!!!
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    Stop the smoke

    I have 87 125 force outboard,motor runs great, it has small spit or back fire almost every time i go to start it, after it spits it fires right up on the next crank, but that is not the big problem, every time the motor is at idle it will start smoking as if it were a cold start in the...
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    Pump bulb

    I have force 86 125x4 i seem to be having problem with my pump bulb looseing pressure after i pump it up, i have replaced pump bulb, fuel pump repair kit, cleaned fuel pump, cleaned carbs and new needle&seats, question!!! Could the two valves be bad in the pump, and would this cause the bulb to...
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    Too Much Steam???

    i have 86 /125, went to lake yesterday and it seems that i have steam coming from the two small holes where the water is exported it seems like more than it should be, outside temp 74 water temp 64, is it possible that i might have bad head gasket???, motor little rough at slow spead but good at...
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    Steam and a hickup

    I have 86-125/4cyl every time i start the motor i get like a small hickup or back fire through exhaust and on the next turn of the key it fires right up and runs great, not that big of a dill but it is bugging me and i know that it is not right, 2nd problem it seems that i am gitting steam out...
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    How much smoke

    How much smoke is normal when engen is at an idle, mime seems to smoke a little more than i would like it to, is there any thing i can do to lessen it, i have 125-4cyl. Is it possible to back off on low idle screws ?, have cleaned carbs, also am using walmart brand 2 cyl oil, is that bad or does...
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    125 carb question

    hello i have 1986 125/4cyl,force. i have delevoped a leakie seat in one of my carbs i have tryed new needle with no success. bad news is i have pressed in seats is there any way to replace them, and if so how do you do it, 2nd question will carbs from 85 horse work on my 125/4 if not what carbs...
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    Needle&Seat leaking

    i have 86 125x4 two carbs, did carb clean last week because of hesitation at wot, also hard to start after sitting for a while on the water, cleaning did not help problem, took carbs apart today checked needel & seat top carb leaking just a little Big question i have pressed in seats needle...
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    Timing help!!!

    i have been trying to get my timing right, i have force 125/4cyl. set static timing at 30 deg. but need to set WOT timing, big question is do i have to go to lake to run boat or is there a way to do at home in tank. Thanks for any help!!!
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    125 idle adjust

    Need advise on how set idle on my 125 force 80s modle do you adjust from shift rod or from linkage??? Also have problem with over charge 16.5 at full throtal, 13 at idle changed rectifer will this help or not if not what else can i do!!! THANKS FOR LOOKING
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    86 force 125 trim /tilt bleed down

    trim and tilt bleeds down after raised, have read other posts not sure where pilot valves are located. i believe at bottom of pump, if this is location please indicate. my pump has small snap ring at each end . would like to have info on how to remove and repair, would be greatfull for any HELP...
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