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  1. Justinde

    Anzac's unite!

    Hi Aussies and Kiwi's ( and others that read this) I reckon the Aussie/Kiwi consortium on this forum should invite Frank and Jerry for a kiwi/Aussie tour to examine our pride and joy Force/Chrysler outboards, and maybe help us tinker with them, and enjoy the great Southern Hemisphere Summer and...
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    Tower Shaft/Neutral Stop Question

    Hi all I was meant to go out today to do a link and sync ( thanks for the sticky Frank) and the weather was complete crud. Anyhow, when my 125 hp 1988 Force is idling, the idle 'creeps' up, and the tower shaft moves all on its own. The mounting screws were loose, and I am yet to check if this...
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    Running a Force at 100:1

    Hi All I was just cruising youtube and saw a 1977 Evinrude running Amsoil-Saber Professional at 100:1 mix. Anyone heard of this? Does it work on all engines, or is this guy just waiting for a "BANG"? Cheers
  4. Justinde

    A simple thank you

    Well........ Nearly a year on, after purchasing the Force (125hp 1988) and joining this forum as a bit of a handyman encouraged to try anything, I just wanted to thank anyone who has responded to my posts, and helped and encouraged me. No-one in Sydney ( Australia) wants to work on these...
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    Two quick questions

    1st: When the motor is at full tilt, I can lift the leg and the powerhead assembly has movement- to the point that it his the cowl. Is there an engine mount missing? 2: When I uncovered the boat, the tarp I thought was waterproof is not, and I had about 1 foot of water in the boat. It has been...
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    Water Flow Force 125

    Hi All I am yet to add a tell-tale, however, I did the waterpump etc, and solved the overheating issues (touch wood), but when I was on the water with a mate checking the water flow form the leg, at idle, it pumps water hand over fist ( really great flow), yet at WOT, the water just dribbles...
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    Tiny Tach

    Hi All I bought a Tiny Tach and had a quick question. Can the coax cable be lengthened by me, or do I have to send it away to have it lengthened?
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    Its been a while since my last post but.......

    HI All The Force 125 is running sweet. Thanks for all your help. I thought I'd post this ebay item that I found-no it ISNT mine, but it is available in the USA ( Shipping is crazy for Australia) but it is a brand new part...
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    Unusual Question about Chrysler

    Quick question, is the Chrysler that built outboards ( Chrysler/Force/US Marine) the same company, or associated to Chrysler that builds cars? Is the 300c really a 1988 Force 125 in disguise?:confused:
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    Thermostat held on with flat blat screws?

    HI All I just tried to remove the thermostat for an overheating 125 force ( 1988) after my recent repairs, and of course, even Superman could not move these with a screwdriver. My question is- how do you get them out? Vice grips? Rotary Hammer Drill? These bolts ( flat blade bolts?) would not...
  11. Justinde

    Overheating on the hose

    HI All I replaced the exhaust plate and associated gaskets, and the waterpump, and whilst doing the idle mixtures and idle speed on the hose, it overheated after about 5 minutes static running at 1000rpm.:mad: Could it be a case of my hose not supplying enough water? The water is spewing out of...
  12. Justinde

    Fuel Tanks- Again ( sorry)

    Hi All I am looking at a couple of 45litre fuel tanks, and wondered- with Stainless Steel- back in the day- were the ducks guts. We had mild steel tanks that rusted faster than anything, and s/s was the go. Nowdays, I think ( maybe I'm wrong) that plastics have come a LONG way, and are probably...
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    Fuel Question

    HI All I want to replace my inadequete 25litre and 15litre fuel tanks with something more substantial. The 40litres onboard so far get me about 3 hours burn time ( with cargo). I was wanting to buy 2x45 ( or 50) litre tanks to increase the time on water- however, thats another 60kilos ( litres)...
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    A bargain ( me thinks) for an Aussie

    HI All Found this on ebay- 2X Force 150hp engines ( in pieces). Seems cheap for $400.00, and its a bit of a drive for me, but can I use any of the pieces for my 125h.p? Is it worth getting them for parts? Here is the link...
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    Force 125 Overheat warning on hose

    Hi All I had the beast doing the idle mixtures today and after about 20minutes of idling, I had an overheat warning. I did the wtaerpump, exhaust plate etc, and I am confident that all is well with the waterflow- just my logical way of thinking is that when I am on the water, she spew out HEAPS...
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    Question about the Link & Sync Sticky

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. I can NOT stress this enough! NEVER set the low speed needles less that 3/4 turns out no matter how poor the idle or acceleration. To do so will run the engine too lean and detonation and melted pistons at or...
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    1988 Force 125 Idle Mixture Adjustment****FIXED****

    Hi All My top carb idle mixture screw does not make a licking difference to the boat- it runs the same screwed all the way in, or 7 turns out. The lower carb mixture adjustment works. I have taken out the needle/screw, cleaned and inspected and put it back, with no change. The carb is a little...
  18. Justinde

    Nearly there-lower leg reinstalltion issues

    Hi All The exhaust plate is replaced- new gaskets and fresh water sourced second hand plate is on. I replaced the waterpump/impellor etc, and now I am trying to reattach the lower leg to the engine. :facepalm:I had my mate with me, but for the life of me, we couldnt get the splines to line up...
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    Gearbox Oil

    Hi All Gearbox Oil- can I use anything? Can I use an Automotive Gearbox Oil/Auto Trans Oil? Is there an Automotive Equivalent? Inherantly, if its for ' marine use' its expensive- like wedding flowers :D so is there an equivalent suitable product?
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    Exhaust Plate Bolts- Unavailable?

    Hi All I just went to a bolt supplier and have bought some high tensile bolts for the exhaust, but they are 1" instead of 1&1/8th" ( sorry- we use metric in AUS). Will they be OK to use a bit shorter, or do I get longer and cut them down? There is an option of a hex head high tensile in the...
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