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I have had a 1996 Bayliner Trophy 2002 with a Force 120 since it was new. My top speed is about 35 MPH at 5200 RPM trimmed. The RPM operating range according to Specs is 4750-5250, however I can get up to 5600+ but always throttle back in fear of doing damage by overreving the engine. I did see...
Re: Water mixed in gear oil on 96 Force 120
Thanks to both emoney and JerryJerry05 for your suggestions. Jerry I
drop the uint and drained the oil then I applied a little airpressure
and discovered a small leak around the shift pin seal. While I had it
off I picked up a new impellor kit. When I...
I notices gear oil dripping from the lower unit weep hole so I decided to change the oil and it was white. Replaced with new oil and after a day tubing the oil was white again. Are there common problems with these lower units? Does anyone have a recommendation?
I have done this many times before on Mercruiser and my Force Outboard. Am I missing something? I removed the 5 nuts that hold the lower unit in place but can't get the LU to seperate from the Upper Unit. I believe the rear stud/bolt is seized do to corrosion. The four outside studs have...
