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I'm trying to figure what torque I should have my flywheel on. It's a 99 Force 120, serial number OE 359472. I have 2 torque wrenches, one goes up to 200" lbs and the other goes up to 80 ft. lbs. so I'm trying to figure it out so I can go pick up another wrench if I need to and get this thing...
Re: Took the head off my motor, heres a video explaining everything.
My wife just got home so I should be able to do it the easy way in a bit. Another question though, what is this switch at the throttle box? The stickers been like that forever so I've never really known, something to do with...
Re: Took the head off my motor, heres a video explaining everything.
I'm pretty sure this is it, but for the sake of checking twice and cutting once, is this the hash line that I should be lining up the flywheel with? It's the only one I see so I'm putting my money on yes....
Re: 1997 120Hp Force one cylinder not working?
This is what the bottom of the engine looks like with the adapter plate removed. I really don't see how water would be getting in from anywhere around the adapter plate, unless your block itself were not sealed.
Re: Took the head off my motor, heres a video explaining everything.
Ok, so this is what I found on the cd I have, not sure if this is specifically for the 120 or not, the cd is of the home-made variety and simply says Force Outboard Repair Manual 84-99. Let me know if these specs look/ sound...
Re: Took the head off my motor, heres a video explaining everything.
Yeah I'm not buying anything until I talk to someone at a machine shop. I just put a list together so I know what to expect to spend. The scar on #4 is actually from the pin, apparently the retention ring (if it was ever...
Re: Took the head off my motor, heres a video explaining everything.
Here's my tentative shopping list so far, ignore sizes and stuff, I haven't double checked any of that yet, I was just putting a list together for a price range. I also need to check around online and see if there are any...
Hey guys, I'm in the process of ripping apart my outboard and thought it'd be useful to have a manual nearby. Anyone know where I can download one for a 120 hp force? Used to be a guy on ebay selling downloads for $5 but looks like he's moved on.Thanks.
Hey guys. So for the past 3 years I've learned more than I wanted to about my outboard, 99 Force 120. Needless to say, I'm still learning. Thank God for fish today cause I think I was only running on 3 cylinders, not certain, but I'd risk the bet. So when pulling the boat onto the trailer I met...
Hi guys, got a new scenario to figure out on my 99 120hp Force outboard. Haven't used it since the summer so I took the carbs off, cleaned, and reinstalled. Not sure if this is the cause or part of the problem, but lets debate it a bit. The new thing is that I can't start the engine without...
Hi guys. Just had to pull my trolling motor off the boat for a minute. The motor comes right off the mounting bracket real easy but the foot pedal was screwed to the bow. I'm ready to put it back on, but I'd like to find a way to not screw the peal back down. I'd like to make it removable so I...
Hi guys. I just pulled off my lower unit to inspect the impeller and sure enough its a goner. It was worn down enough that I can't tell which direction to put the new one in. Its a 99 120hp Force. Thanks.
I have a 17' fish n ski, right now its got a 120hp force on it. The motor hasn't been right since I bought the boat, I've worked on it and worked on it and worked on it, and I am finally calling it quits. I believe my boat is about 1200 lbs or so (I have to double check that in the day time).
I...
Hey guys. I've come to the conculsion that my old batteries are due to be replaced. These are the batteries that came with the boat when I bought it used last summer. One is a deep cycle with 7 hundred and something cranking amps (sticker says may 06, I'm sure its seen better days), the other...
Hi guys. I had someone offer to sell me an outboard for only $250. Here's what he said:
"I'm selling a 1994 force 120 with good compression on all. Markings are on the block. All roughly 135."
What does markings on the block mean? Thanks.
I've got a 99 Merc force 120 horse 4 cylinder 2 stroke. What should the normal compression be? It hasn't been run in about 2 years and I've not taken it out in the water yet. Current readings are 110, 180, 180, 160. (I ran engine for about 15 minutes in driveway before compression test).
I took the impeller out of my OB to inspect, looks like brand new so I put it back in. Not getting water from the tell so I am thinking the impeller should have been greased. What kind of grease is recommended?
