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    1986 Force 125 testing

    Is it possible to test run my engine out of the water using an earmuff type flusher? If not how then? Big tank or? This would be a great help for dianosing starting problems. Much gras. harley
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    Hard Starting Force 125

    Its a 1986 engine that is a bear to start, but once running restarts easy time after time. No fuss. Only way I found to start it is to remove the cowling and the sparkplugs, squeeze the fuel line bulb 'til its hard, then choke,and crank the engine over until the carbs burp out some fuel. (it...
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    Broke off bolt revisited

    I "fixed" the broken 1/4 -20 screw today. I first tried to mig weld a nut to the screw but the wall of the screw wear weaken by drilling and would just braek off, did this three times. Man that mig heated things way up, that screw was cherry red but would not break free, I figure it must be...
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    remove broken off screw

    This screw was broken off in the aluminum head. I there a good penetrating oil for freeing up "frozen" screws in aluminum. I already tried rust buster, and WD40. The screw is stainless steel 1/4-20 thread. It appears to be oxidzed/ corroded as well. I then drilled out the screw to it take the...
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    What year Chrysler

    Anyone know the year model for 120 HP Chrysler, Serial number 120HG95629 on id plate in pan. To me it looks like early seventies, not sure though. Needs pump kit, thermostat, and gaskets. Also is that a Torx screw at the inside rear of the exhaust/pilot housing? Feels like it might be an...
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    125 HP Force water pump

    Does anyone have suggestions or tips for changing out the water pump impeller on an 1986 Force 125 hp (Chrysler type) engine. Are there any pitfalls I should know how to avoid? Were can I get a new pump kit online? I can see there are a couple bolts on the bottom of the cavitation plate, is...
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    Transducer cable splice?

    Is it possible to slice a new end plug on a Humminbird tranducer cable? While I was mounting the sonar unit to the mounting bracket I must have cocked it a little and bent one of those little gold pins right over. When I tried to straighten it broke off, of course. So now I wonder if I can...
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    Repair Humminbird transducer cable?

    I broke off one of the little gold pins on the male transducer cable connetor flush with the bottom of the cavity. No way I know of to get the little pin back in there. Question is: is it ok to splice on a new end connector, assuming I can get one. Humminbird sure built a screwy set up. I...
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    Charging the trolling motor under way

    I have a Force 125 1986 model want to check the out put for the Alternator but do not know how or where to hook up the Amp meter. It seems to charge the battery ok, and now I want to know if it makes enough juice to charge the trolling motor using an Diode Isolater system. Thanks for any...
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    WOT on Force 125

    Can anyone tell me what the factory "spec" is for engine RPM at WOT on a 1986 force engine. I know there are many variables to think about, so looking to get ranges of RPM not a specific RPM. The boat is a Starcraft 18.5 ft long. Its a fairly light built hull with a waterline of about 17...
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    Force lower unit what year

    I am new to Force motors and last year I bought a boat with 125 Force by Chrysler. Seller said both were 1986 year. I spent the year working on the hull and used the boat this fall it ran out okb but I reckoned the motor need some TLC. As it turns out the lower unit is a 120 hp Chrysler unit...
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    Old gasoline

    I have 1/2 tank about 10 gallons of oil/gas mixed fuel that has been sitting since november. What can be done for gas/oil mix fuel that has not been stabilized over winter. Is there an additive that can be had that can renew the fuel left in the tank? If so what it it called. I hear that gum...
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