Search results

  1. Justinde

    Thrust Washers

    Hi All I need to get a bigger thrust washer for my s/s prop. Is it just any old washer? Can I shoot to Bunnings ( Walmart) and grab any washer for the prop? My 125 1988 Force's s/s prop rubs on the alloy of the leg when I spin it manually. Cheers
  2. Justinde

    Exhaust Ports

    Hi All With the exhaust plate off, should I try and clean the exhaust ports? Cheers
  3. Justinde

    Anyone with an Ldrive- just found this

    Hi Owners of an L drive, I just found this FYI. I do not know the owner etc ( I am in Australia) I just heard that parts are hard to get. I don't know if it is good value or not, I just search for parts for my engine all the time, and came accross this. Hope it helps someone...
  4. Justinde

    Bolt Removal- Exhaust

    Hi All As mentioned in an older post, I broke just 1 bolt on the exhaust plate. No matter how much I drill, it just isn't budging. I have HSS drill bits- I went through 4 already. I have started small ( 1/8 inch) and want to work my way up, but the drill just spins. I have tried lubing as I go...
  5. Justinde

    Where does this go- and other questions!

    Hi All PLease see attached pic of a small rubber tube with a s/steel collar on it. Where does this go ( lower leg removed by mechanic for waterpump Force 125 ( 1988)). Also,there is a pic of a small tube next to a 'AA' battery. This was part of the engine as well. Where does this go? Attached...
  6. Justinde

    Prop Pitch

    Hi All When I bought my boat, It had the 'standard' prop, an alloy 19" pitch prop, and an unknown stainless prop. I just found out the s/s prop is a 17" pitch. The guy that found out for me suggested that I would still pull 45mph, but at about 1000rpm more....... I don't want to over rev my...
  7. Justinde

    Overheating Force 125- maybe this was the problem?

    HI All I have replaced the water pump with a new unit. Great success. :D I bought a second hand exhaust plate from ebay, and some gaskets. Attached are some pictures of the inside of the old plate. Looks like the old owner has run aground somewhere and it was full of sand. Not only that, most...
  8. Justinde

    Boyesen Reeds

    Hi All I found that Boyesen do reeds for my 125. Are they better than OEM products, as claimed, or am I better to stick with what I have. They claim better fuel economy/hole shot/idle etc. Anyone using them I'd be interested to hear if they are woth the $100.00 investment.... ( plus $35...
  9. Justinde

    Water Pump Installation Force 125

    Hi All I started with installing the water pump today ( after a reccomended mechanic took her apart) and the mechanic has kept the ' half moon' looking pin that locates and drives the water pump/impellor. Other than the old water pump looking just fine ( he duped me), he kept this part. I...
  10. Justinde

    Force 125 Exhaust Plate

    HI All I just got my new waterpump and exhaust plate and have a couple of questions. With the exhaust plate, it came with the stainless steel (baffle?) and the alloy plate/cover. There is a little bit of old gasket material on it, and I intend to cut my own gasket. Any ideas as to what type of...
  11. Justinde

    Coolant & your outboard

    Just wondered if you can use coolant when flushing your outboard- maybe diluted, run in a barrel, then run fresh water until all coolant is expelled from the engine? It is an anti corrosive, and, well, salt water is corrosive. Would this harm the waterpump/block/powerhead? Has anyone done it...
  12. Justinde

    New shiny bits

    Hi All Just FYI, I did some shopping around on ebay after a referal from another member re:waterpump ( new $55USD) cheaper than $300AUD!! Anyhow, bought a used exhaust plate/manifold, and am keenly looking around for parts. If you dig deep enough, parts are plentyful, even when you add...
  13. Justinde

    Force 125 Remote

    HI All My remote goes from 3/4 throttle to Full Throttle in about one inch of travel. I have been warned off trying to adjust the remote myself, I have a couple of questions: 1: Will a Mercury Remote do the trick? 2: If I change the remote, will it rectify the problem I am having- should I...
  14. Justinde

    Water Pump Force 125

    HI All My mechanic just got back to me with a diagnosis of the engine, and has found that I need a new water pump, amongst other things. He wants to charge $300.00 for the water pump, plus $300.00 to fit, plus another $100.00 for a water test, plus the service, change a lower leg seal, pressure...
  15. Justinde

    Bit the Bullet!

    Hi All I just dropped off my 125 to a mechanic for a carby sync/gear oil, impellor and general service ( as well as to check the overheat buzzer)... I figured paying him a couple of hundred bucks is money well spent. I'll let you know how it goes!! Also, further to a previous post about my 125...
  16. Justinde

    Alarm or Temp Gauge

    HI Guys further to my previous post- RE: overheat warning buzzer, is it possible to put a temp gauge in its place? I would imagine so, but do I need to get a new sensor/sender unit, or will the existing overheat sensor send a signal to a temp gauge? Cheers
  17. Justinde

    1988 Force 125 with Magnapower?

    Re: 1988 Force 125 with Magnapower? BY the way- thank you both. You are a wealth of information! Here are some extra pics of the boat. She is a beauty I think you'll agree, and yes, a Force Bowrider Custom is on the ID plate. I didn't know Force tried thier hand at building boats in 1988, but...
  18. Justinde

    1988 Force 125 with Magnapower?

    Hey Jerry & co Here are some pics of my Force 125 Model 1258f8c s/n 1122. I don't know why anyone would go to the effort to change the Prestolite to the Magnapower- seems like a massive effort for little or no result, but let me know your thoughts! In addition- the exhaust manifold has some...
  19. Justinde

    Overheating?

    Hi All As per my previous post with links, I wanted to ask a couple of things. After some low speed running- it was the kids first time on a boat-I opened it up to about 3/4 throttle. After changing tanks ( fuel) it became hard to start. I actually needed the choke to start it, and even then it...
  20. Justinde

    My first outing.

    I'll explain more later- but here are a couple of videos for your enjoyment! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfjf6DPAQAY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzn1mcn3IEs Not 100% happy with my fuel supply/ link & sync that I did, but it goes ok hey! Cheers
Top