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Does this mean definate rings/pistons? Or are there other causes...?
What are some things to check for before completely tearing things apart. The motor runs "ok" but WOT is no where near where it should be which is what prompted us to check compression.
Thanks in advance. (hoping my new...
Ok ... I have a 1989 Bayliner with a Force 125hp L-Drive ... and a couple of questions. First, I know that there are only 2 props I can use ... FP686 which is 19pitch and FP685 which is 17pitch ... not sure which I have now but I will look in a few. Which would any of you recommend?
Thru hub...
I just called the local marine store and they have the prop I need but he doesn't show a cross reference to the hub for my boat. It's a 1989 bayliner with a Force 125hp L-drive. Is it mandatory to change the hub when you change the prop ... or a just a really really good idea?
I am the owner of a 1989 bayliner project boat that does not want to run with the hood down. I have read all the posts about exhaust leaks so I am not ruling that out ... but ... there is a blower switch on the instrument panel but I am not seeing anything that even remotely resembles a blower...
