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    VRO Unsolved Mystery Need Expert Adivce

    The story begins with a 1993 Johnson 175 Fast Strike.I blew the motor 3 months ago, due to improper oil injection and a disfunctional alarm.I had the engine and VRO system rebuilt by one of my good friends, who is a Master Certified John/Rude mechanic and Shop Foreman at the largest Triton...
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    1993 Johnson 175 VRO Pimer

    I noticed my oil level hasen't moved much after two full tanks of gas. I always add a quart or extra when I fill up just in case the oiler stops working.So no alarms have sounded.My primer bulb for the oil tank is not getting tight, could that be the problem?I tried pumping the bulb with the...
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    Johnson trolling motor gear busted!

    I have a 1991 Johnson 12v. trolling motor. It have two plastic gears, that make it turn, when you press the foot peddle.The round gear in the center of the shaft is busted. I bought a new gear and bearing, but I can't get the broken gear off :mad: !I loosend the two allen screws on the lower...
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    Johnson trolling motor gear busted!

    I have a 1991 Johnson 12v. trolling motor. It have two plastic gears, that make it turn, when you press the foot peddle.The round gear in the center of the shaft is busted. I bought a new gear and bearing, but I can't get the broken gear off :mad: !I loosend the two allen screws on the lower...
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    16' Stratos "ROCKET"60+ but she's got more

    I recently purchased a 94 Stratos 264V.The boat had never been in the water.It had been stored scince it was new.It had never been rigged with a engine either.The sticker says max.horse power is 120, so I bought a brand new Johnson 120 2stroke outboard and slapped it on.No jackplate. Also I got...
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    OH NO! Crossthreaded hydrolic line to trim pump

    I changed the pilot valve seals in my 88 Force 125 last night.When I went to reinstall the pump motor one of my hydrolic line would titen almost all the way and then crossthread.I ended up trying to (FORCE) it on , after I got frustrated.Needless to say that didn't work.Now when I try to raise...
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    Another FORCE Tilt/Trim problem Clanton are you there?

    I have a 88 Force 125.My tilt/trim has been leaking down slowly for some time.I have done a search and read all the posts.I haven't been that worried about fixing it until winter,Because it has still been working fine. Until today.I was running W.O.T. and the engine just dropped suddenly.Not all...
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    I need a timer base for Force 125

    My mechanic says I have a bad timer base in my 88 Force 125.He also says the only one he can find is over $500 :eek: If I can't find one cheaper I'll have a nice boat, motor, and trailer for sale.My motor starts and idles perfect, has great compression, but it looses a cly. at high R.P.M.'s...
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    Loose wires @ the flywheel running rough

    The wires going up to the flywheel (at the top of the engine) are loose.It is causing me to lose a cyl. at high r.p.m. When I push the wires up and hold them by hand the motor runs fine.As soon as I let off preasure (on the wires) the motor loses a cyl.I don't know what these wires go to, or...
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    Need a cheap way to refinish gel coat?

    I bought an 88 Bayliner super cheap.So far I've fixed the engine problems,put in new floors,new seats and new carpet.I have ended up spending alot more money on the the boat than first planned.The person I purchased the boat from had sanded the boat with the entension of refinishing it.Now...
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    88 FORCE 125 LOSING CYL. @ 2000 R.P.M.

    MY 88 FORCE 125 HAS BEEN A GREAT MOTOR FOR YEARS,BUT NOW I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH IT RUNNING ROUGH @ 2000 R.P.M.'S THE ENGINE STARTS AND IDLES PERFECT.WHEN I OPEN IT UP IT REVS FOR A SECOND THEN BOGS DOWN AND WILL NOT PICK UP. THE ENGINE WONT'T GET OVER 2400 R.P.M. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS A CARB...
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    FORCE 125 STRANGE PROBLEM

    MY 88 FORCE 125 STARTS AND RUNS PERFECT. IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED REGULARY.THE LAST 3 TIMES I RAN THE ENGINE IT HAS DIED OUT OF THE BLUE AT W.O.T. AND BEEN EITHER HARD TO START AGAIN OR IT WILL START, BUT THEN IT RUNS ROUGH FOR A LITTLE WHILE.ENVENTUALLY IT RUNS PERFECT AGAIN.A FRIEND...
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    WHERE CAN I FIND A WINDSHEILD FOR A 88 BAYLINER

    DOES ANYONE NOW WHERE TO GET A REPLACEMENT WINDSHEILD FOR MY 88 BAYLINER TROPHY BASS BOAT 19'FOOTER. :confused:
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    BOAT BOUNCES WHEN PLANED UP HELP

    I OWN A 88 BAYLINER TROPHY BASS BOAT.WHEN I TRIM MY BOAT UP, IT STARTS BOUNCING.I CALL IT POURPUSING.IT DOES NOT START UNTIL THE ENGINE IS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY UP.THE MORE YOU TRIM THE BIGGER THE BOUNCE.THE ENGINE IS A FORCE 125.IT IS THE FACTORY ENGINE AND FACTORY MOUNT.I DON'T HAVE A JACKPLATE...
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    Help replacing casting deck what wood

    :confused: I have a 88 Bayliner Trophy Bass.My front casting deck is rotted.It has been replaced before by another owner. Who used 3/4 inch reg. plywood.The old owner also used way too much ply wood in the front. He doubled lined the compartments etc. (complete overkill).Now its all water...
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    FORCE 125 Help I think my pee is too warm

    My Force 125 has new impeller, and the water flow is good, but the water stream coming out of the "POWER FLOW" is hot enough to create steam on hot day.My alarm is not going off.Is the steam normal. The water coming out of the to pee holes is pretty warm, but it will not scald your hand.Please...
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    88 Force 125 tilt/trim leaking down slowly

    my Force 125 tilt/trim works fine, but it is starting to fall slowly. anybody got a quick fix? :eek:
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    1988 bayliner bass force 125 hard to get on plane

    i have a 1988 bayliner bass, rigged with a force 125.i bought the boat without a prop. i ordered a brand new vortex prop, which my mechanic installed. it is the correct prop by the book and is installed properly, but the boat will barely get on plane. the carbs are clean and i have plenty of...
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