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    Yee haww almost racing season (gearhead post)

    Besides boating, I enjoy drag racing --- who could have picked two of the most expensive hobbies, eh? :) <br /><br />Anyway, thought I would share my new combination with all of you:<br /><br />Crank worked over real well, forged pistons, forged rods, billet oil pump (bare engine):<br /><br />...
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    Help with broken mount

    Hi folks. I'm hoping that someone might be able to possibly help me out with this question.<br /><br />Here is the scenario. I have a two broken mounts where the rail goes around the front of the boat (the poles seat down on the mounts). I tried unscrewing them (phillips head screws)...
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    Could someone please explain this to me?

    I've heard a few folks say that they "trim" their boat (I'm talking outboard specifically) while going across the water.<br /><br />Since I'm a fairly new boater (to small boats anyway), does this mean that the boat owner uses the tilt mechanism to raise/lower the actually outboard/prop to get a...
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    Prop replacement question

    Hi everyone.<br /><br />Specs: 1985 Bayliner 19' Capri w/125 Force outboard currently running 13x19 prop.<br /><br />Problem is that the current prop is pretty banged up and I'm going to replace it with a new prop that I just bought (13x17).<br /><br />Any suggestions, advice on how to replace...
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    Force 125 will not go above 3800k rpm can you help?

    If I go to approx 3/4 throttle, the boat runs great at approx 3800k rpm and is running at approx 27/28mph according to my GPS. If I try to give it more throttle it sort of bogs down and doesn't gain any speed and still seems like it's getting flooded or something weird. Any help...
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    Cowl hood question

    Hi folks. I just recently bought a nice cowl hood off of ebay for my Force 125. The cowl is in outstanding shape and actually has the insulation inside of it and I'm hoping that will cut down on some of the noise. Will it really cut down on the noise drastically or no? I have nothing to...
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    Those that have installed Teleflex tach....

    Upon putting on the new tach, I didn't want to start the boat up cause it's too late at night.<br /><br />I wired everything up and just turned the ignition to the last stop before starting and it went to "0".... (it was sitting a few notches closer to 1k rpm). I'm assuming that what I just...
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    Fuel/Water separator

    I just replaced my fuel/water separator and also the primer bulb and the line to the outboard/fuel separator without a hitch.<br /><br />What I'm wondering and this might sound like a dumb question but this was something that I noticed when removing the separator.<br /><br />Upon removal there...
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    Fuel/Water separator

    I just replaced my fuel/water separator and also the primer bulb and the line to the outboard/fuel separator without a hitch.<br /><br />What I'm wondering and this might sound like a dumb question but this was something that I noticed when removing the separator.<br /><br />Upon removal there...
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    Fuel diaphram question

    Hi folks. Yes it's me with yet another question sorry :-)<br /><br />Since I'm replacing a lot of stuff on my old Force, I figured that the next thing on my list would be a new fuel diphram. <br /><br />What I'm wondering is and please don't laugh at me (I'm still new to the outboards), where...
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    Couple of quick questions

    Hi folks. Couple of quick questions that I've searched for the answer, however, haven't come to any conclusion and hoping that someone more experienced can help:<br /><br />My tach is toast on my 1985 Capri with the 125hp force. I've read about the tiny tach, however, I'd like to place...
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    Anyone here with an 85 Force 125 could you please help me?

    I replaced my rectifier but do not know if I hooked up the wires correctly. If possible, would someone mind taking a quick picture with a digital camera so I can see the wiring please?<br /><br />Thank you!!!!!
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    Replaced rectifier/regulator and now Force won't start

    Errr... :) I replaced the rectifier/regulator yesterday in hopes that would fix/correct my issue with my tach. I also replaced my spark plugs.<br /><br />Here's the scenario: <br /><br />- Dropped boat in the water<br />- Tried to turn over boat, starter worked and it tried turning...
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    Prop question (yes I searched the archives here)

    Hi folks. I'm currently running a 13 X 19 pitch prop on my 19 ft. 85 Bayliner Capri cuddy with a 125 force engine (stop laughing). <br /><br />My tach isn't working, however, I've just replaced the rectifier/regulator and also put in new plugs (went from Champions to NGK). I haven't put it...
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    Force 125hp tach problems

    I'm wondering if anyone knows what I need to replace/repair. Problem is that I get light to my tach, however, the tach does not show any rpms although the engine runs just fine. I was looking in the Clymer(sp?) manual and it mentions the "Rectifier/regulator". <br /><br />Is that a part...
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    Fuel sender

    Quick question. My fuel sender was bad (gauge was not reading anything), therefore, I replaced it. Obviously I replaced it with the wrong one because when the tank is almost empty, the gauge is reading approx 1/2 tank < DOH! >.<br /><br />I believe that the tank is a 23 or 26 gallon and...
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    Fuel sender

    Quick question. My fuel sender was bad (gauge was not reading anything), therefore, I replaced it. Obviously I replaced it with the wrong one because when the tank is almost empty, the gauge is reading approx 1/2 tank < DOH! >.<br /><br />I believe that the tank is a 23 or 26 gallon and...
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    Force 125hp carb settings help

    Hi folks I'm still learning, however, I'm trying to figure out the best setting for the air/fuel screws on the carbs. Is there a good starting reference point that I can use (i.e. screw turned all the way in/out) and then "xx" turns in/out?<br /><br />Thank you!!!
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    Need help troubleshooting

    Symptoms (I'll try to desribe the best way I can):<br /><br />Engine runs good, however, it appears that the batteries are not charging back up (I'm assuming that the 85 Force 125) that I have has an alternator or some mechanism to charge batteries?<br /><br />Anyway, the batteries (I have 2...
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    Battery question

    Hi folks.... I was wondering if someone would be so kind to answer a quick question for me since I'm still new.<br /><br />1) I noticed that my boat has two batteries and has a switch (1/2/ALL/OFF). <br /><br />What I'm wondering is:<br /><br />a) When going out for rides, is it best to just...
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