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Have a 88 Force 125 Model 1251X8A Ser 1849 on a Bayliner Capri 1900 open bow. Engine is done. Looking at a 91 Force Model 1208F91A Ser 021419 as a replacement. Getting conflicting info. Latter is 20" shaft, former 25. Can I take the 88 lower end and marry with the 91 using the spacers etc from...
My engine trim/tilt works fine but when it's in the up position it slowly drifts down. It also pops up in reverse. Is the issue the tilt cylinder or the motor/pump?
See a few places online selling the motor/pump unit but not the tilt cylinder. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!
We've been troubleshooting this issue, replaced the motor, valve and piston and shock "o" rings & relays. Motor lifts fine and stays but it can be pulled by hand from the down to the up position. The result is the engine pops out of the water when you hit reverse. We've tried everything and...