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    force 120 won't start after flooding the carbs

    I had this boat for about 4 months now and it ran like a champ until I started experienceing starting problems. I do not use the boat these days so I try to start it every 2 weeks and run it at home with water hooked up to the engine for 5-10 min. Last time I started it, it had hard time...
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    Steering cable + helm

    Hi, I'm replacing the steering cable + helm on my 1990 bayliner capri open bow. My question is i took off the bolts from the steering wheel and am wondering if a steering wheel puller is required to disconnect the shaft from dashboard? Thanx!
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    Water in boat

    Hi everyone, I bought this boat few weeks ago,it's a 1990 Bayliner capri 1800 open bow. 2nd time taking it out and have noticed some water coming out of the drain hole after each time of use. I don't recall of any water splashing in and do not see any deep gouges underneath the hull. I also...
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    Normal operating idle RPM?

    Hi everyone, Q1:I was wondering what is the normal operating idle RPM, FWD gear idle RPM, REV idle RPM for a 120 Force outboard? Q2: Is it true that "the rule of thumb" for adjusting the proper idle is that you screw in the idle screw on the carburator until feeling resistance, then...
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    1990 FORCE 120 noise issue?

    Hello everyone, Today for the first time i ran my boat in the bay for 3 to 4 hous. It ran great however when i was ready to flush the engine with salt off i tried to turn the motor on and when my key was in the ON position there was this anoying noise comming from underneath the dash...
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    1990 Force 120 idle issue.

    Hi everyone, I just purchased my first boat a week ago. The engine is a 120 FORCE outboard had 150, 155, 150, 150 compression on 4 cylinders. Had the whole tune up done on the engine, plugs wires, even water pump replaced. The engine starts up fine however this weekend i started the motor...
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    1990 Bayliner fuel tank capacity?

    Hi I just bought this boat, I was wondering what is the fuel tank capacity on the 1990 Bayliner capri I believe 1800? Thanx
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    1990 Bayliner w/ 1990 Force 120 Outboard problem/issue?

    Hi everyone, 1)I am new to boating and just purchased my first 1990 Bayliner Capri with 120 force outboard motor. The person i bought the boat from just got the engine tuned up, compression checked at 150-155 for all 4 cylinders. Started up fine when i first came out to see it in person. We...
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