86 Force 125 Tilt and fuel problems

[nabularach]

I have an 86 Force 125 and the first problem I am having is when the motor is down and I put the boat into reverse the motor lifts up out of the water as I raise the throttle. When I took the boat out of the water I put the motor down and I can lift it up easily well as easy as you can lift a 125.

The second problem is that when I watch my motor run at the dock The bulb where the fuel filter is almost completly empties out before it starts drawing fluid back into it. I only had an actual problem with it once when I tried to get up on plain and it wouldnt respond untul I pumped the primer bulb and the motor responded immediately.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[yohuallin]

Re: 86 Force 125 Tilt and fuel problems

to your first question, do look from the front of the engine almost the bottom part where it meets the boat, there might be a lock thingi make sure its pointing to the left side when the engine down that should keep the engine from lifting up, when pulling the boat out make sure you turn it back pointing right (counterclockwise)if you dont have that, then i dont know

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 86 Force 125 Tilt and fuel problems

Does the motor have trim/tilt? Let us know then we can give more info.I think that unit came with t/t.The squeeze ball could be weak/old, it could have a vent line pinched off or closed.If in doubt change the bulb.Use OMC or Merc products.They work the best. Jerry

 

[nabularach]

Re: 86 Force 125 Tilt and fuel problems

Yes the motor does have tilt/trim. Can you explain what bulb you are talking about?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 86 Force 125 Tilt and fuel problems

Squeeze ball meant for another thread.SORRY.Check the oil level in the resivoir.
If you motor lifts up in reverse.The tilt cylinder is leaking and needs to be replaced.Jerry