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    Carb rebuild problem

    Ok, here is one that ticks me off a bit. Force 125 1989 1251X9B Numbers on carb body TC 101A 809 66406 1 ok, so I tore apart the 1st carb today, here is my issue: the kit came with 6 little brass caps Anyway, On both of my carbs, only 5 of those caps are installed, and one of...
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    lower unit froze on shaft???

    This is more a lower unit problem so I am posting on all brand forums, looking for some good tips. My brother in law got this boat from his dad, who owned it since around 1984 or so. Here comes the issue: 1976 55 hp Evinrude Neither one of them has ever, yes I said ever, changed the...
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    lower unit froze on shaft???

    This is more a lower unit problem so I am posting on all brand forums, looking for some good tips. My brother in law got this boat from his dad, who owned it since around 1984 or so. Here comes the issue: 1976 55 hp Evinrude Neither one of them has ever, yes I said ever, changed the...
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    lower unit froze on shaft???

    This is more a lower unit problem so I am posting on all brand forums, looking for some good tips. My brother in law got this boat from his dad, who owned it since around 1984 or so. Here comes the issue: 1976 55 hp Evinrude Neither one of them has ever, yes I said ever, changed the...
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    lower unit froze on shaft???

    This is more a lower unit problem so I am posting on all brand forums, looking for some good tips. My brother in law got this boat from his dad, who owned it since around 1984 or so. Here comes the issue: 1976 55 hp Evinrude Neither one of them has ever, yes I said ever, changed the...
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    lower unit froze on shaft???

    This is more a lower unit problem so I am posting on all brand forums, looking for some good tips. My brother in law got this boat from his dad, who owned it since around 1984 or so. Here comes the issue: 1976 55 hp Evinrude Neither one of them has ever, yes I said ever, changed the...
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    1976 55 evinrude impeller issue

    My brother in law got this boat from his dad, who owned it since around 1984 or so. Here comes the issue: 1976 55 hp Evinrude Neither one of them has ever, yes I said ever, changed the impeller or the gear lube. so for at least 23 yrs, both have never been touched. I tried to help him get...
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    Carb Adjustment

    1989 Force 125, fresh rebuild Just looking for any tips to make sure I am not running too lean, very nervous about that. My manual says: turn mixture screws until lightly seated back screws out one full turn with motor warmed up, set controls to high-idle neutral turn mixture screws slowly...
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    Ring end gap

    1989 Force 125 1251X9B Got conflicting numbers out of Seloc manual for ring end gap. 1989 says .006 end gap. But then below that it says 1989 thru 199* .006 top ring and .012 bottom ring. do you happen to know what the gap should be? right now, without doing anything to them, the...
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    What washers and spacers are supposed to be on Force 125 prop shaft

    I posted this on the prop board also, I think I will get more help here though. Could anyone tell me what washers and/or spacers are required on a 1989 Force 125 prop shaft? I have the big thrust washer ( the thick one with the step in it), then the prop, then a splined spacer, then a small...
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    what washers and spacers for 1989 force 125 prop shaft?

    Could anyone tell me what washers and/or spacers are required on a 1989 Force 125 prop shaft? I have the big thrust washer ( the thick one with the step in it), then the prop, then a splined spacer, then a small washer befor the nut. the small washer on the end that the nut tightens against...
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    19' bayliner capri open bow with force 125

    Anyone know the recommended prop size/pitch range for this motor? I know the recommended rpm but I don't want to try 40 props to get a few that work. Right now I have a 13 1/2 17p got me to 42 with 1 bad cylinder
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    Anyone ever get parts from Seatemp.com ???????

    has anyone ever used seatemp.com for parts? their prices are incredible which makes me quite a bit leary, also their site doesn't seem very professional. Lots of different motor knowledge, lots of parts, but is it too good to be true? if anyone has any info on these guys, please share it...
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    should pistons be loose in cylinder??

    Ok, motor is apart, bad piston is out. Remaining 3 pistons seem to be loose though, isn't the purpose of a ring to keep the piston tight to the cylinder wall to keep pressure from escaping and to dissipate the heat? the rings are gapped for expansion, but not touching the cylinder wall at...
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    Pictures of piston damage..... options?

    Left a thread earlier, decided to get pics of this and see what you all thought. 1989 Force 125 compression of cyl 1,2 & 4 are @ 140 + / - cyl 3 is at 35 Pics show why, cyl wall doesn't feel scored at all, but if you look down the cylinder at the ports, there seems to be some scarring...
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    Force 125 #3 cylinder compression = 25 ARGH!!!!

    Force outboard 125 1251X9B Motor ran rough (soon to be obvious why) took in to local marine repair shop and got the bad news, compression on #3 was at 25#. Mechanic quoted to re bore, new pistons rings and related parts and seals at $1500.00. I won't put that money into my motor, so I...
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    Carb adjustments with multi carbs

    I understand the process of adjusting the carb on an outboard by turning the mixture valve slowly to leantill it starts to sneeze, then back slowly to rich , then to a point between those two points, maybe a bit towards rich. My qestion is though, I have multiple carbs, do I do one, then the...
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    force 125 tach

    I need a new tach for my 89 bayliner w/ force 125 on it, found one on ebay but listing says it's for a omc 120 4 cylinder. it is a us marine tach with the same graphics as my speedo on my boat, the seller wasn't sure, he was just told they were for omc, anyone know if faria made a tach that...
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