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    exhaust smoke

    My 87 Force 125hp outboard exhaust smokes more than it should. It is white smoke that really smells of gasoline. Possible running too rich ? It doesn't seem to affect the performance of the motor. I have a manual coming soon but wanted a heads up on the problem.
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    gas rating for outboards?

    Have an 87 Force 125hp outboard. I have been running regular (87 octane) gas mixed with the outboard oil. Someone informed me that I should be running the highest octane rated gasoline available at the pump (92 octane). Is there any truth to this. I don't want to damage anything.
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    87 Force 125hp - trim/tilt not holding

    When I raise my outboard it slowly lowers back down (within 2 minutes). Also when I initially hit the switch to raise it, the pump motor goes on but it takes about 5 seconds before the motor will start tilting. Does the fluid need to be topped off? And if so, what position should the motor be...
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