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  1. topgun3690

    Force outboard maintenance

    I would start by getting a factory service manual.....check on ebay. Read the stickies at the top of this forum, lots of good info there. Use the search function of this forum. Since you just got the motor would be a good idea to replace the impeller......then replace every few years as...
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    Why does everybody hate Force?

    A bad reputation is almost impossible to overcome.....but you can get a Force pretty cheap for that reason. If you can do your own work, maintain it, and not run the hell out of it, it will last and run for a long time. Go over to the Evinrude and Mercury forums.....they have the same problems...
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Worst case scenario would be a leak where the power head mounts onto the leg......check that area too for water coming out......would require removing the PH to fix.....
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Part #61 is a shock mount....water could drain out there but it is above the water line so water shouldn't come in there......there shouldn't be any water in the engine area. You can also check around the exhaust cover...feel around the bottom edge for leaks when running....and the thermostat...
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Boot Kit part# 895012A01(includes spring). Held on with a clamp at the idle relief port.....the other end just pushes into the leg cover and held there by the force of the spring.....
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    If your motor runs different when you put the cowling on, it's probably an exhaust leak causing it to starve for O2.....Check part#5 in this diagram for a hole or tear.....is the idle exhaust boot. Both water and exhaust run through that boot and could cause the exhaust leak and water in...
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    Stator position.

    I was thinking you already had a tach installed.....and changing out the stator with one that had more poles would affect it. If you ordered the right one then you should be ok....
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    Stator position.

    Yes, it could cause it to read wrong.....Keep that in mind when you get the engine running, see if it acts the same or not.
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    Stator position.

    If you have a tachometer it will read differently if the new stator has more poles than the one it replaced......FYI.
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    Chrysler 75hp, need direction.

    While you're in there, wouldn't hurt to check the recirculation system.....Is a dog bone shaped cover to the right of the fuel pump.....it has 3 reeds (one for each cylinder) with little screens that can get plugged up. It's job is to take excess/unburned fuel and route it up to the intake...
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    Chrysler 75hp, need direction.

    You say it was the first trip in a long time.....how old is the gas? I see you have a portable tank in your pic. Would be easy to clean that out if it had water or stale fuel in it...... Wouldn't hurt to do compression and spark tests first.....make sure there are no problems here before doing...
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Found a pic of a replacement zerk for mine......looks to be threaded. Part# 22-F213274
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Just looked at mine......think they are screw in but to be honest I have never replaced one. The balls might be stuck in there.....might try to work a small piece of wire in there and maybe some penetrant....see if they pop back up. Can't see how they could be missing? On all of them? IDK....
  14. topgun3690

    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Great idea there slimmer.....use that on all the T&T fittings to keep from buggering them up....they have to be pretty tight to keep from leaking.....(y)
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Can't remember the size but it is SAE not Metric(as shown in that pic). You can get a set pretty cheap on Amazon or Harbor Freight or ebay. Worth the money for sure.
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    1984 force 125 Leaking tilt and trim?

    Yes, that fitting is a little hard to get to......sure don't want to round it off. I use a flare nut wrench on all those hydraulic fittings. Slide it onto the line and slide it up as far as you can.
  17. topgun3690

    1996 Force Mercury 120hp starts then dies HELP

    Well, I am like a water boy compared to all of you.....but I appreciate Nordin mentioning me anyway.......(y)
  18. topgun3690

    1998 Force 120 Stalls out in Low Gear

    That tester is about the same as the one I showed. The plug pliers would be a good idea.....keep you from shocking the #$%& out of you. The impeller is the heart of the water pump, if the housing looks in good shape(no pitting or deep gouges) it can be reused. If in doubt I would replace...
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    Thank you all who contributed

    Looks really good.....(y)
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    Can I use any 2 stroke oil?

    Nice copy/paste job on some random article you found on the internet.....adding the "JUST MY OPINION" at the end was a nice touch though, I have to admit.....the reality is you just can't believe everything you read on the internet. (y)
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