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    1998 Force/Mercury 120 HP - Good Motor?

    Evidently you missed the word "minor". Any non-idiot knows five question marks have meaning. Yes, had you done so, of course I would need to point out that you were an even bigger idiot for posting a follow-up to my comment, knowingly "breaking the set rules." But I stopped short of that, and...
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    1998 Force/Mercury 120 HP - Good Motor?

    Right on. I'd like to continue to have faith that we humans as members of cooperative social groups aspire to pursue noble, collective enterprises, not just self-interest and profit, but I do see your point. Once someone "owns" a website, even one chiefly composed of public contributions, they...
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    1998 Force/Mercury 120 HP - Good Motor?

    Agreed. There's always a reason for a rule. But I hope we can agree that it's not always a good (logical, efficient, up-to-date, fair) reason in every case. May I ask what is the reason for not adding comment to old posts, assuming that the comment doesn't violate other rules? Our new...
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    1998 Force/Mercury 120 HP - Good Motor?

    Yeah. I noticed that, but does it matter? I mean I found it via a Google search and read it. Someone else could easily do the same. The content is still relevant to the topic, and people still contemplate buying Force motors. Stuff on the net lives forever. Why start a new thread on the same...
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    1998 Force/Mercury 120 HP - Good Motor?

    Good motors, reliable and cheap to maintain and repair. The bad rep comes from the bonehead, first-time boat owners that do no maintenance and frequently forget or err when mixing oil in the fuel.
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    Any "significant" differences (non-fit) between early/late Yamaha mid-sections?

    I've found a 6E5-45111-23-EK mid locally for a great price. The Yamaha number on the original mid for my engine is 6E5-45111-23-8D. Looking at lots of photos, they appear identical at all mounting points and gasket surfaces. The only difference I see is a redesign around the exhaust port. My...
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    Please help with converting 150 hpdi from 25" to 20" shaft

    I assume you're recommending that I cross-reference part numbers between different years/models to which use the same... That's works to a great extent, and I've done that. However, it's possible, I'm thinking, that there are mid-sections that "will work" from other models that use different...
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    Engine flushing 150 yamaha

    If you're flushing with muffs, but not running the engine, seems like you're gonna need A LOT of psi because the impeller of the water pump isn't turning. Consequently you'll need to pressurize the crap outta the pump to physically move the rubber impeller blades enough to allow water to pass...
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    Please help with converting 150 hpdi from 25" to 20" shaft

    I recently acquired two 2002 Yamaha 150 hpdi motors with a 25" shaft length. Although I recognize that I can use a jackplate, I'd actually prefer to convert one engine to a 20" shaft by changing out the mid-section, drive shaft, and shift shaft. I'd like to request help in identifying which...
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    Ground wires on Force 120

    Apparently I can no longer edit my post. Correction: the grounding point of the strap is not a solenoid terminal, rather the bolt mounting the solenoid to the engine.
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    Ground wires on Force 120

    My 1995 Force 120 outboard has what appears to be a really weak spark on cranking. The engine starts and runs, but not without a lot of fiddling. The real problem is getting my inductive timing light to fire so I can set the static timing. The pick-up on the light isn't getting a strong...
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    Water found in foam cored hull. Does the foam absorb/retain water?

    Thanks for the replies. I'll follow-up with the suggested reading.
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    Water found in foam cored hull. Does the foam absorb/retain water?

    I recently bought a '95 Maxum 1700xr (Force 120 outboard). The engine(s) came in boxes, and there were almost enough parts for two. I put one together and it runs great. We've been on the water several times in the past few weeks. I put some trim planes on the back and noticed a fair good...
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    Boyeson Power Reeds. Which direction does the white strip on the lower edge of the primary reed face?

    I've lost the installation directions and can't find anything on the Boyeson website. The bottom edge of the secondary reed has a 3/16" high white strip on it. I'm guessing there's a proper installation direction, towards the cage or away. I haven't tried peeling it off, but I guess it's...
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    Anyone here swapped a Mercury for their Force motor using the Force transom bracket?

    Well, I've got a spare Force engine (broken) and transom bracket with the tilt cylinder and pump, so it it can be forced to fit (pun intended), I got the parts to experiment. I agree, definitely not gonna be a gas sipper, nature of the 2 stroke beast, I suppose. I'll have my eyes peeled for...
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    Anyone here swapped a Mercury for their Force motor using the Force transom bracket?

    I've just acquired a '76 Mercury 1500 to replace the Force 120 on my Maxum 1700xr. I see that the Merc has twin hydraulic cylinders, while the Force only has one. I like the idea of not redrilling my transom, and not having to use the 45 year old Merc cylinders by mounting the Merc on the...
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    Modifications/equipment changes required to repower from '95 Force 120 to '76 Mercury 1500

    Thanks for the reply. I'm going to try to use the current transom bracket with a single cylinder hydraulic tilt, rather than have to find and mount another pump to operate the 45 year old cylinders on the Merc. That way I won't have to redrill the transom. But we'll see.
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    Modifications/equipment changes required to repower from '95 Force 120 to '76 Mercury 1500

    I have a '95 Maxum 1700xr with a Force 120. I recently acquired a '76 Mercury 1500 with power trim and controls. I'm assuming some substantial changes will be required to mount and operate the Merc. For one thing the Force has an electrical tilt mechanism which is really handy when towing...
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