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    Price on a rebuild

    Force 120HP, Shop is telling me 2,500 - 3,000 for a rebuild, can you guys tell me if this is reasonable?
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    120hp Force overhaul???

    My baby was running great around 40 mph, then instanly shut down, I cranked it back up and it ran rough with no idle. comp. check - top three cyl. 140 compression, bottom 95. I hope it's not due to something stupid I did, I poured about a half of cupful of injector cleaner into my gas...
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    Force 120 HP water pump change? Hints anyone?

    Hi, I need to change my impeller / water pump, is the impeller all that is needed to change, how difficult is it? I've changed one on a 1965 65hp Merc before, but this is a bit newer, 1990 model and more motor. I think I ran her hot the other day. Thanks, Norman!
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    Force 120 ran great, then went dead, then ran rough.

    I was cruising, 1st time out of the garage, my Force 120 was running great, decided to go one last lap around the lake, taking it easy on her, all of a sudden she went dead going 40 mph, thought maybe I had moss on the prop or I hit something, neither was true, started her up, she was running...
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    Head Gasket Replacement

    '84 Force 120 HP - Hey Guys, I'm wondering if I can change my head gasket myself. She's blowing water from the bottom cylinder. How difficult is it to replace it? I can hold my own when it comes to my tractor or cars but this scares me. Thanks! :confused:
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    Help - water blown from bottom cylinder, Force 120

    '84 Force 120 - I was pulling tubers and noticed a drop in power, (probably from losing cylider), got home checked plugs, water in cylider. Took it back to lake, started it, saw water being blown from cylinder. Plug was clean from being washed by blow. Head gaslet? what's a good estimate to...
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    Hey guys, does this sound like a good deal?

    1990 18' Sea Ray, 4.3 liter ski boat, the interior has some wear on it with some upolstery in the front and rear that will need re-done. It has a ring around the bottom from sitting in the water. The strips on the side are a bit fadded too. The cockpit is in great shape, all guages work etc...
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    1991, 19' Sea Ray Bow ridert - Any opinions?

    1991, 19' Sea Ray Bow ridert - Any opinions? 1991 19' Bow Rider, thinking of buying one, good condition. What's your opinions on these boats? Thanks
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    Pontoon Boats

    Looking at buying a new pontoon / party barge with a 90 hp on it. What is your opinion on blown styrofoam vs pressurized air? And any other concerns or comments. Thanks
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    Boat dull finish, oxidized, no sparkle

    Hey guys, just need to know what steps to take to bring the sparkle back to my 85' Performance Rig. Want that sparkle back! Thanks!
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    Need new temp indicator / buzzer

    Hi, I have a 1984 Merc Force 120. I do not have a temp ind. / buzzer, not sure if one came on it, but would like to install them. Any suggetions on how to hook one up? Thanks!
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    To Force 150 fl, Thanks Dude!

    Thank you for your valuable advice on adjusting my carbs, went out and tried what you said, worked like a charm. My old dawg, Jake, and I made a few loops and watched the sun set. awesome, that keeps us coming back! Sincerely, Namron
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    Need advice on adjusting carbs - 120 Force

    Hi, I need to adjust my carbs to idle better upon launching. There are 2 adj. screws on the carb, a plastic one on top and the idle screw. Any advice where to begin the adjustment would be highly appreciated! :confused:
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    120 Force tilt bleeds down when motor up

    120 Force tilt bleeds down when motor trimmed up, works fine but bleeds down. Thanks!
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    Tachometer won't register RPM's

    Hi, My tach won't work when running engine, upon start, it will flicker as if to work, but when engine is on, will register at 0. Thanks!
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    Force 120 Coughs out at low idle

    Hi, Force 120 coughs out at low idle. I also have to lower the throttle to get it started, which raises rpm's high. When I go to idle it "coughs" loudly and abrubtly stops. When I put it in gear and take off, it runs great while cruising. It's frustrating at the launch, Thank you for any...
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