Force 125HP engine take off problem!

[BassHunter20]

Hi new to the forums,

I just recently purchased a 17' bass boat and it has a 125hp force outboard. The problem I am having is when giving the boat throttle during take off I am getting a loud sound from the engine and the engine is actually (jumping, bouncing, jerking) its tough to describe. Once the engine gets going however at higher rpms it seems to run fine. Again this is my first boat with an outboard and don't want to damage anything further.

 

[john from md]

Re: Force 125HP engine take off problem!

First, buy a Clymer manual for the engine.

Next, take the time to check compression, change the lower oil, change the water pump, set the timing, adjust the carbs and set up the carb/timing sync.

Once that is done, you will probably have a good running engine. If not, you will have a baseline for us to give you advice.

We can't help much unless the engine is set up so that we have a point to start.

Regards,

John