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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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...