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    1989 4 CYl. trigger old style(prestolite) vs new style(CDI)

    Thanks, good to know! However I kind of figured with electronics :D
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    1989 4 CYl. trigger old style(prestolite) vs new style(CDI)

    I'm still having issues with a cylinder firing twice and I don't want to damage any more packs. (I read that a faulty pack can damage a trigger & a faulty trigger can damage a pack.) What would be a better route, buy a used one off Fleabay or a new style? Many thanks in advance
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    1999 Force/Merc 75HP 3 Cylinder 2-Stoke Rough Running Issues

    That "core" is called a plunger
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    Found the problem!! :) :) & how I got there; Nordin, you got me thinking about that blocking diode in these packs; how can I verify this firing issue to see if it's trigger related or pack?? Since the Ohm-readings were good on the trigger, the wires are not shorting-out causing this, SO I...
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    The way I understand it is that when there's a faulty diode in one of the packs it can cause a no fire (see below) NO FIRE OR INTERMITTENT ON ONE CYLINDER: Check stator and trigger resistance, If readings are good, disconnect kill wire from one pack. If the dead cylinder starts firing, the...
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    Tonight I'm going to pull the #1 spark-plug out & ground it. run the engine to see if it still does the same thing, IF....it runs (somewhat) smooth like when I had #1 & #2 out, I'm going to change out the CDI box
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    No, the boxes are used & producing enough voltage to the coils ( 180 V + ) I've tried it with the kill-wires separated ( not touching each other )
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    Hi Nordin, Thanks for tuning in. I bought CDI Electronics 176-3095 Chrysler/Force/Sears/Gamefinder Stator - 2/3/4/5 Cyl (1984-1992) https://a.co/d/7tOPhzt I have not tried to hook a second battery to the charging part, forgive my ignorance but firing (and/or twice) would this not be a trigger...
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    UPDATE; Cleaned screens & checked check-valves of recirculation system Installed new stator / verified trigger (ohms/volt test) Set-up timing/carbs synchronize timing tower (as per late Frank's procedure /steps) Compression reading are #1 =144/ #2 =148/ #3 = 150 /#4 = 144 All packs & coils...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    And he certainly does not want to hear; I told you so
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    Restoring 1988 19’ bayliner capri

    Just a word of advise....... Please, please check out the condition of the motor first to see if this is all worth it??? Remember.....this particular boat (and so many other) with a bad motor are only worth the value of the trailer its sitting on.
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    1991 Force 120HP tilt/trim help

    In this forum are sticky notes with helpful tips, here are two for the trim; https://forums.iboats.com/threads/88-force-85hp-trim-drop-help-verified.620988/...
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    99 Force 120 Stalls at Idle

    Synchronizing Carbs and timing will need to be verified
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    99 Force 120 Stalls at Idle

    Once confirmed racerone's suggestions..... Sounds like a fuel issue(on idle) what is the Idle RPM's set at and are all the ports in the carbs properly cleaned / what is your fuel / air mixture screw set at ?
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    Black oil in pick up tube and water pump.

    They are separated(in the lower unit section, when bolted together) the only time I can see oil residue collecting on the P/U-tube would be if the motor was running in a test-tank full of it and sat in for a long period of time (not running) OR the lower crank-seal leaking?
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    Black oil in pick up tube and water pump.

    Thats not what jerryjerry05 is referring to, he's referring to the holes in the lower-unit just below the cavity-plate (3 or 4 on each side, near front)
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    1997 90 hp rebuild project

    My question; what do you mean by "pivot arm" & why send-out the crank??? My opinion; I would clean-up/hone the worst cylinder-wall first & see if you actually need to get a Re-bore. Also I would only replace one piston (providing the rest are good, what were your compression-readings on them?)
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Yes & no Hospital & operations yes any meds after and or equipment needed is not unless you have insurance and we pay on average 450 a year for this through our taxes. Canada is good in someway & the USA in another way here you get some there you loose so the speak, but we can both complain...
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    All you say is true but, when you what you need.............there's no need for the extras. I find (some times) even at the chain "experts" you don't any knowledgeable service I guess is per individual & scenarios
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Wow! oil filters for that price?!?! haven't seen that in some 30 years here (Canada) average price for a Car filter is @ CT - $15.79 / oil - $34.99 for a 3.7 liter jug (our gallon)
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