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    1984 Force 85HP starter will not operate - all wiring appears to be correct

    It may be the circuit breaker; )
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    1984 Force 85HP starter will not operate - all wiring appears to be correct

    Check battery ground connection as well as Neutral switch but...you need to slow down and relax, you’re frying more parts without isolating potential culprits -just saying.
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    1983 85 hp force hole shot engine dies

    Sounds to me like debris in the recirc system. Have you inspected the carburetors? Floats adjusted correctly? Check needles are operating as they should-I found a little paint chip the size of a grain of sand in one of my carb seat valve things which was preventing the needle to operate up down...
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    New NGK BR8HS plugs improve overall performance

    Great post! I just ordered. What do you have them gapped at?
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    Spark plugs

    Here’s one which I came across in recent weeks. I decided to do some maintenance and change the spark plugs among other things and much to my surprise my 125hp did not like the new plugs! Bought a new set again just to make sure and same result. Both times tested great for spark in the drive way...
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    1988 force 125hp throttle adjustment/check

    Greetings Is there a tutorial as to how to check and/or adjust throttle cables I.e. travel for instance? thanks
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    1988 force 125hp -carb question

    Hey fellas I’m wondering if I could replace my current 1988 force 125hp carburetors with the ones which I kept from my 120hp. They look like they would be a perfect swap just not sure if that’s a good idea. Reason for asking is that the ones from the 120 are in better shape than the ones on my...
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    1989 Force 125hp-running temp

    Hey campers, Just wondering what the typical average running temperature for these motors? From prior experience; when I had the 120hp-the average running temp was hoovering around 145 degrees, but now with this 125hp it seems to run around 122-132. This is when running at idle for couple hours...
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    Re wire/bypass--1989 Force 125hp;18'welcraft cc

    Hey guys Hope everyone had fantastic Holidays!! I want to thank everyone who had given advice on this site as it proved to get me back on the water. The journey has been incredible in regards to the knowledge, experience and most of all patience. I am however, considering bypassing the wire...
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    1989 force 125hp tachometer issue(veethree)

    So the other day I’m out testing the new powerhead and all goes as planed-well with the exception that my temp gauge fogged up then the voltage gage shot way up. I stopped immediately and looked it over. Went to turn key and NOTHING....looked and checked everything. Voltage checked all pertinent...
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    Cold start issue 89 force 125 hp

    Hello im having cold start no start issues. It’ll fire right up and stay running using a bit of starter fluid;shut it down and fire right back up no problem fret that. But the very next day it won’t start unless I use a little starting fluid. What could it be.?? I’ve went through everything but...
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    1988 force 125hp will not start(recirc system?)

    Hey Guys So after replacing the block on my 1988 force 125hp. Started and ran for at least 30 min in a bin no problem as I made minor adjustments. Next day would not start. spent all day trying to figure out whats keeping it from starting. Things done and checked; fresh fuel, new plugs...
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    Going from Force to Mercury

    Hi all My 1989 Force 125hp turns out its not rebuildable, both because the cylinder damage is too deep and that financially id be better off just getting something else. my question is-would it be wise to get a mercury so that I don't have to change out too much right off the bat?? Im told that...
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    1990 Force 120hp melted ring/piston?

    After inspecting spark plugs I’ve come across a capped off plug due to piston ring failure in #2 cylinder. Took the head cover off to confirm and yes there are significant gouges in the cylinder walls. This would explain the misfire/sputter I was experiencing yesterday. I’m not sure what I am...
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    kill wires/seeing voltage!? 1990 force 120hp

    Hello all Started a new thread on my new issue which I noticed while replacing a coil and a pwr pack. I noticed voltage between engine ground and both the kill wires. According to advice from this forum and manual there may be a problem with either the ignition switch or wiring harness. My...
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    1990 force 120hp coils help

    Hey all Is it possible to bench test the blue ign coils? I have 4 in total: one black firing the #1 cyl then the rest are the blue coils. Im having a tough time bench testing the blue coils. And while were at it whats the easy way to test the pwr packs. Thanks
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    1990 force 120hp sneeze fix

    So I took the boat out in hopes of recalibrating the carbs since I reinspected them after the engine developed an idle sneeze or cough. I paid close attention to "Franks linc and sync" sticky but couldn't relieve the sneezing. I thought maybe the slight exhaust leak may have a lot to do with it...
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    Loose plugs (duh..!)

    Hey guys. I went out today and ran around abit, then the engine(1990 force 120hp) started idling poorly. After messing with it for a bit with no improvement I decided to limp it in to the dock and then home. After popping the hood I noticed oil around the plugs and then I realized I forgot to...
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    shaft seal and retainer ring 1990 force 120hp

    Hello guys, back again...Having a problem finding info and even more trouble locating the plastic shaft sleeve and retainer at any shop or web. Wondering if anyone can steer me in the right direction. Thanks!
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    1990 force 120hp outboard Carburetor help

    I just want to start out with a thank you to all that chimed in on my first post and all there after. I managed to get the motor running and got back out on the water again which I could not have done without all who helped with the process. I am having some other issues with it though which I...
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