Replacing my 1994 force 120 with a 1999 mercury 115hp

[r81gsr95]

Hi there my force 120 lost the top cylinder so i went ahead and found a very nice 1999 mercury 115hp outboard. I'm taking delivery on it this saturday hopefully and am wondering if the bolt patterns are different? If they are should i have the dealer where i am picking up the motor install it for me? Or does anyone know the sizes of the holes for drilling? Thanks in advance

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Replacing my 1994 force 120 with a 1999 mercury 115hp

the holes should be 1/2 inch diameter, as far as the pattern no idea. also i don't know if controls will match.

 

[r81gsr95]

Re: Replacing my 1994 force 120 with a 1999 mercury 115hp

the holes should be 1/2 inch diameter, as far as the pattern no idea. also i don't know if controls will match.

Thank you. Well i'll bring a drill and some marine epoxy to seal the holes.

 

[ch669]

1989 Force Controls

1989 Force Controls

First how do you post I am probably doing this wrong. 1989 Force 125 replacing a 1965 merc 1000. Controls are not compatible Correct??? Can I use the Mercontrol and just get new Cables, or do I need a hole new setup? If I need new controls what do I look for? thanks to any one who will answer..