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  1. Justinde

    Where does this go- and other questions!

    Hi All PLease see attached pic of a small rubber tube with a s/steel collar on it. Where does this go ( lower leg removed by mechanic for waterpump Force 125 ( 1988)). Also,there is a pic of a small tube next to a 'AA' battery. This was part of the engine as well. Where does this go? Attached...
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    Prop Pitch

    Hi All When I bought my boat, It had the 'standard' prop, an alloy 19" pitch prop, and an unknown stainless prop. I just found out the s/s prop is a 17" pitch. The guy that found out for me suggested that I would still pull 45mph, but at about 1000rpm more....... I don't want to over rev my...
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    Overheating Force 125- maybe this was the problem?

    HI All I have replaced the water pump with a new unit. Great success. :D I bought a second hand exhaust plate from ebay, and some gaskets. Attached are some pictures of the inside of the old plate. Looks like the old owner has run aground somewhere and it was full of sand. Not only that, most...
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    Boyesen Reeds

    Hi All I found that Boyesen do reeds for my 125. Are they better than OEM products, as claimed, or am I better to stick with what I have. They claim better fuel economy/hole shot/idle etc. Anyone using them I'd be interested to hear if they are woth the $100.00 investment.... ( plus $35...
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    Water Pump Installation Force 125

    Hi All I started with installing the water pump today ( after a reccomended mechanic took her apart) and the mechanic has kept the ' half moon' looking pin that locates and drives the water pump/impellor. Other than the old water pump looking just fine ( he duped me), he kept this part. I...
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    Force 125 Exhaust Plate

    HI All I just got my new waterpump and exhaust plate and have a couple of questions. With the exhaust plate, it came with the stainless steel (baffle?) and the alloy plate/cover. There is a little bit of old gasket material on it, and I intend to cut my own gasket. Any ideas as to what type of...
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    Coolant & your outboard

    Just wondered if you can use coolant when flushing your outboard- maybe diluted, run in a barrel, then run fresh water until all coolant is expelled from the engine? It is an anti corrosive, and, well, salt water is corrosive. Would this harm the waterpump/block/powerhead? Has anyone done it...
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    New shiny bits

    Hi All Just FYI, I did some shopping around on ebay after a referal from another member re:waterpump ( new $55USD) cheaper than $300AUD!! Anyhow, bought a used exhaust plate/manifold, and am keenly looking around for parts. If you dig deep enough, parts are plentyful, even when you add...
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    Force 125 Remote

    HI All My remote goes from 3/4 throttle to Full Throttle in about one inch of travel. I have been warned off trying to adjust the remote myself, I have a couple of questions: 1: Will a Mercury Remote do the trick? 2: If I change the remote, will it rectify the problem I am having- should I...
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    Water Pump Force 125

    HI All My mechanic just got back to me with a diagnosis of the engine, and has found that I need a new water pump, amongst other things. He wants to charge $300.00 for the water pump, plus $300.00 to fit, plus another $100.00 for a water test, plus the service, change a lower leg seal, pressure...
  11. Justinde

    Bit the Bullet!

    Hi All I just dropped off my 125 to a mechanic for a carby sync/gear oil, impellor and general service ( as well as to check the overheat buzzer)... I figured paying him a couple of hundred bucks is money well spent. I'll let you know how it goes!! Also, further to a previous post about my 125...
  12. Justinde

    Alarm or Temp Gauge

    HI Guys further to my previous post- RE: overheat warning buzzer, is it possible to put a temp gauge in its place? I would imagine so, but do I need to get a new sensor/sender unit, or will the existing overheat sensor send a signal to a temp gauge? Cheers
  13. Justinde

    1988 Force 125 with Magnapower?

    Hey Jerry & co Here are some pics of my Force 125 Model 1258f8c s/n 1122. I don't know why anyone would go to the effort to change the Prestolite to the Magnapower- seems like a massive effort for little or no result, but let me know your thoughts! In addition- the exhaust manifold has some...
  14. Justinde

    Overheating?

    Hi All As per my previous post with links, I wanted to ask a couple of things. After some low speed running- it was the kids first time on a boat-I opened it up to about 3/4 throttle. After changing tanks ( fuel) it became hard to start. I actually needed the choke to start it, and even then it...
  15. Justinde

    My first outing.

    I'll explain more later- but here are a couple of videos for your enjoyment! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfjf6DPAQAY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzn1mcn3IEs Not 100% happy with my fuel supply/ link & sync that I did, but it goes ok hey! Cheers
  16. Justinde

    Selling some Gauges- where do I post?

    Hi Guys My Force 125 came with some brand new OMC gauges. A trim gauge p/n 0174679 and a tacho/sys check p/n 0177107. Both are unopened in the box. Where should I post the ad? Also, is it better to ebay the items? Happy to send o/seas if buyer pays. I have no idea what they are worth, but they...
  17. Justinde

    Compression & Spark Results 1988 Force 125hp

    HI All I did a compression test today ( 125 not revving past about 3800rpm) and the results are as follows- top to bottom: 1: 120 p.s.i 2: 120 p.s.i 3: 130 p.s.i 4: 120 p.s.i Spark is excellent on all plugs. I did notice something with the throttle, however. When the boat was stopped, in...
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    Bit slow Down Under

    Hi All I don't know if its because Oprah was here:confused::confused::confused: but I am YET to get my xmas present on the water! Anyhow, the Engine is a 125HP Force, and I noticed the prvious owner has installed an aftermarket fuel filter. Its a big one too. Would this be starving the engine...
  19. Justinde

    Gearbox noise when idling

    Hi All I have still yet to do a compression test/spark test, however, my 125 force revving to about 3800 rpm maybe something different before I start testing. I started my boat today on the earmuffs, and could hear a 'grinding' noise from the lower case. Even though the gearbox was overhauled...
  20. Justinde

    Merry christmas to me!

    Hi All I just picked up my boat. Force custom bowrider 17ft. Was just looking through the goodies and extras, and found a Clymer full colour shop manual for Chrysler/Force 3.5-140hp- 1966-1988. Gold. Now I dont need to buy one! Can't wait for a drive. Also, again, I'll let you all know the '...
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