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    1997 Force 120 Prop Spins While Running Motor on muff in NEUTRAL

    Is it normal if prop spins very slowly while running on muff in NEUTRAL? What would be the problem? :confused: Thanks. - anple
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    1997 Force 120 Fuel Delivery Issue

    Hello Everyone, As I recently replaced fuel pump diapharm, the motor started fine but then it ran for about 3 mins then stalled and stopped running. As looked at the fuel filter, there was no fuel there. I then had to squeeze the primer bulb again, the motor started and ran fine this time. I...
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    1997 Force 120 Won't Start

    Hello Everyone, I need helps PLEASE! I took my boat out to the river yesterday. The motor started wonderfully at the dock. I left the dock for a few minutes then started to throttle up, the motor then started to bog down and stopped running. I was able to start again, but then it bogged down...
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    115hp Mercury Lower Unit

    Hello, I found on Craigslist a Mercury Lower Unit. It is for for Mercury 115 HP outboard. Would this lower unit my 1997 Force 120? Thanks!
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    Fish/Depth Finder - Depth and Shallow Water Alarm Settings

    Hello, What would be good alarm settings for Depth and Shallow Water? I have a 17' runabout with 120hp outboard. Thanks - Anthony
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    Power Trim/Tilt Park Position

    Hello Everyone, What would be a good position to trim/tilt the motor when the boat is parked for a long period of time. Should I trim/tilt it on the way up like when I trailer it so the pressure could be released? I just wanted to know what would be a proper position so the power trim/tilt can...
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    Batteries Charging/Maintaining on boat

    Hello Everyone, I have a dumb question that if I could charge/maintain batteries using battery recharger/maintainer on the boat without removing cables that are connected to the two batteries? My boat has 2 batteries connected to an Isolator. One is a Dual Purposes Deep Cell Marine and the...
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    97 Force 120 Water Temp Gauge Sender/Sensor Location

    Hello Everyone, I'd like to install a Water Temp Gauge for my motor. I found a location near the T-stat that I thought I could insert the sender / sensor. Can someone tell me if I could do that? What gauge kit and specifications would you recommend? Many thanks in advance! - Anthony :confused:
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    1997 Force 120 Idle Screw

    Hello Everyone, Can some one point me where is the Idle Screw on my motor? I'm attaching an image of the motor for your visualization. Many thanks in advance! - Anthony:confused:
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    Marine Glue for fishfinder transducer mounting on transom

    Hello Everyone, Instead of drilling holes on transom for mounting a fishfinder transducer, is there any good marine glue that I can use to do the task? Many thanks - Anthony:confused:
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    Discharged Water temperature Question

    Hello Everyone, I wonder why my 97 Force 120hp discharged water from the telltale and pee hole were never hot as it run on muff? I understand the t-stat would only be opened at 130F and the discharged water from the peehole should be around that temp? Is there anything wrong with the motor...
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    Is battery jump starter powerful enough to start a 1997 Force 120?

    Hello Everyone, Just another dumb question that if the battery is bad, is battery jump starter powerful enough to start a 1997 Force 120 motor? I used jump starter trying to start my motor, the starter engaged the flywheel but could only spin a few turns then disengaged and shut off. The motor...
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    What lubricant to use on Starter's bendix and flywheel teeth?

    Hello Everyone, Just a stupid question if I could use Corrosion Inhibitor to lubricate the starter's bendix and flywheel's teeth? Thanks! - Anthony:confused:
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    1997 Force 120 Wont Start After Changing Water Impeller in the Lower Unit

    I recently took out the lower unit to change water impeller. When i put the lower unit back the first time, the motor started but always in FORWARD. I then took the lower unit out again. This time I put the shifter in Neutral and the Lower Unit in Neutral as well. The motor cranked but very...
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    Stucked in FORWARD!!! 1997 Force 120 Lower Unit Shift Shaft Assembly - Please HELP!!!

    Hello Everyone, While attempted to change water impeller for my 1997 Force 120, I missed the orientation/assembly of the Shift Shaft Assembly. I forgot the assembly of the plastic bushing and fitting are oriented. I'm attaching images of the two possible assemblies. Please advise me what the...
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    1997 Force 120's Alternative NGK Spark Plugs to Champion L76V

    Hello Everyone, Does any use NGK plugs to alter Champion's L76V plugs for 1997 Force 120? Are they any better? What is the part number? Many thanks in advance! - Anthony :confused:
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    2003 Suzuki DF9.9 4 stroke - Spark plug gap

    Can someone tell me what is the NGK spark plug gap on 2003 Suzuki DF9.9 4 stroke? Many thanks in advance... - Anthony:confused:
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    2003 Suzuki 4-strokes 9.9hp

    Hello Everyone, What is your opinion about paying $450 for a used 2003 Suzuki 4-strokes 9.9hp excellent running with low hours? I have a 1997 Maxum 17' with Force 120 Outboard and want to get this Suzuki as a back-up in case the Force dies out on water. Many thanks - Anthony:confused:
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    Power Tilt/Trim - 1997 Force 120

    Hello, My motor is currently in outdoor storage and tilted in fully vertical position. Without the battery, will the Tilt/Trim system hold the position? What might happen if the battery is taken out or running out of charges? Many thanks - Anthony:confused:
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    97 Force 120 Gear case oil

    Is it OK to use Mercury QuickSilver High Performance Gear Lube for my motor? Thanks - Anthony:confused:
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