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    force 120 timing?

    Hi all. I have a force 120 in a jet sport,and it seems to be "flat" at WOT.You can hear it die out a little.Its difficult to accurately set the timing because of the limited access..but does this sound like a likly cause? New red stator fitted.New plugs,recent overhaul,No tach,yep i have the...
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    accu-mix feature?

    Hi, I have a 2000 commercial evinrude 40hp.Im running it 50:1, im curious what the accu-mix feature is and am i supposed to run it 25:1? thanks russ
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    jetboat engine swap

    Help! My 1983 jet sport 125hp has blown the engine.I can obtain a later model 175mercury engine but am concerned if it would mate to the jet unit.My main concern is the 125 is actualy a force engine (rebadged 'mercury sport jet')where as the 175 is the real deal.Any one tried to repower one of...
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    40 evinrude 2000 comm part id please

    Hi all, 200 commercial 40hp evinrude. Ive got the parts manual and it shows everything but the part i need. Excuse my ignorance but whats the casing under the powerhead called...the one that the chokes mounted to and the hood seals against,stops the water from splashing up on the engine? I can...
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    can i fix my crank?

    HI FORCE 120hp My problem is that the main bearing (drive end)rusted to the crank and pitted its surface.Can i buy a undersize bearing and get the crank ground? Its a needle roller bearing so i dont think metal spraying would last very long.<br />Any ideas or help is much appreciated as this...
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    Can i repower my Jetsport?

    Hi all . Have a 1983 jetsport with a 120hp force (stuffed crank and block)Not worth rebuilding.Hard to find second hand.Dont want a NEW/OLD one .Do any other powerheads share a similar bolt pattern, ie mercury or yamaha etc etc? Any ideas most appreciated.<br />russ
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    Jet sport powerhead swap?

    Hi all,<br /> I have a 1983 jet sport with a mercury 120hp powerhead.(OE125483)and the motor is basicaly CACTUS.<br />I have been told by a dealer that a late model force powerhead with a serial no in the range of OEO80400 to OE145579 MAY bolt in. Does any one know for shure? Is it still...
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    yamaha 650cc engine price?

    Can anyone out there give me a ball park price for a 650cc yamaha jetski engine?<br />I need to import one and the best price ive had (in the phillipines) on a second hand one is $4000US!! This cant be right can it?<br />I dont think the whole ski is worth 4000!<br />Thanks for any help<br...
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    crankshaft rebuilding

    Hi , Has anyone tried to change the bigend bearings in there 2 stroke engines? I know most people opt for an exchange but my resources in the phillipines are very limited and i have 2 1000cc suzuki daytonas and 6 770cc daytona jetskis in need of repairs.(would cost a small fortune to replace...
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