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    Shift linkage problems 1987 Force 125

    1987 Force 125. I've read numerous threads on shift linkage but I still am unsure what to do to solve my problem. Last time I had the boat out, I could not get it to shift into forward without reving it up significantly and messing around with it. The cables are fairly new and move easily when...
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    Gearcase and lower unit problems?

    I recently replaced the throttle and control cables because the old ones were rusted. Anyways, I spent hours adjusting the cables and I still cannot get the motor to go in reverse as easy as forward. It seems like it does get into reverse but with some grinding. However, when I give it more...
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    Trim cylinder help

    I rebuilt the tilt/trim valve body already. The system runs good and has no leak down. However, when I am trimming the motor, fluid leaks from the trim cylinder ram I think its called. I'm assuming it's a broken Oring. How much of a job is it to remove the cylinder compared to the valve body and...
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    Force 125 Steering problem

    1987 Bayliner Trophy with 125 Force. I took the boat out a couple weeks ago and no problems at all with the steering. I arrive at the boat today, planning on taking it out, and the steering is frozen. I tried a couple different things in order to better understand the problem. I disconnected the...
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    Motor leaks down too far?

    87 Force 125.I have read about all the tilt and trim problems with these units. Bad valve body...etc. If the motor leaks down as far as possible where the motor is past the straight up and down position, what is the cause of that? I've had a leak down problem for years, but always learned to...
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    87 Force 125 battery charging problems?

    87 Force 125. Two fairly new(less than a year old) batteries. Same with the starter. In the last 6 months, I've taken it out 7-10 times without any battery problems. Last week, put her in the water and started right up. Ran it for about 5-10 minutes and realized I had no gas so I took her out...
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    Won't go WOT

    87 Force 125hp. Freshly rebuilt carbs professionally done. Timing has been done. The motor has not been ran in a couple years. Spark plugs seem fine. Throttling up all the way does not really do anything. The motor starts and runs good, but no speed when throttling up. Doesn't even feel like...
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    Force 125 Trim/Tilt Leakdown

    I know that it's a common problem for the trim/tilt to have leakdown problems. However, my question is...can it be fixed? I've read where people recommended changing the valve seal. I was also told by a local Force mechanic that it's something you have to live with...Any ideas? Thanks
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