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    Warning Buzzer

    I Am Having A Problem W/ 1999 Force 120. At 3800 Or Below Rpm, I Can Run All Day. At Higher Or W.o.t. My Buzzer Goes Off. I Let It Idle A Little It Goes Off And I Go On My Way. I Thought It Was The Thermo- I Spoke W/ Don At Sierra Marine And He Said I Should Have A 14o Degree In There. I Tested...
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    Hi-temp Buzzer

    I Have A Recurring Problem And I Hope You Can Help Me. I Have A 1999 Force 12o. The Engine Runs Fine Except For The Fact When I Run W.o.t. The Buzzer Goes Off. The Pee Hole Is Pissing Great And The Water Coming Out Is "not" To Hot To Hold My Finger To. I Have Had The Impeller Replaced And...
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    LOWER UNIT

    I AM REPLACING THE WATER PUMP IN MY 1999 FORCE 120. WHEN INSTALLING,I HAVE ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP. THE LOWER UNIT WONT SEAL W/ THE REST OF THE ENGINE. SHOULD I JUST TIGHTEN THE BOLTS? IS THIS TOO MUCH SPACE? WHEN REMOVING I HAD TO BANG A LITTLE TO GET IT OFF. THERE IS NO REFERENCE IN THE BOOK. CAN...
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    WATER PUMP KIT

    I JUST PURCHASED A WATER PUMP KIT FOR MY 1999FORCE 120. DO I NEED TO USE ANY KIND OF SEALANT WHEN I INSTALL ANY OF THESE GASKETS? ARE THERE ANY TIPS YOU CAN GIVE ME?THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
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    PROP QUESTION

    I WROTE ABOUT MY NEW PROP FOR MY FORCE12O. IT IS A 21PITCH RAPTURE. i CHECKED MY MANUEL AND IT SAYS RPM SHOULD BE 4750-5250. AT WOT I'M GETTING ABOUT 4800 RPM @38MPH. DOES THIS SOUND RIGHT ON A 19' SEA-PRO BAYBOAT WITH A AVERAGE LOAD? MAYBE I'M EXPECTING TOO MUCH. I THOUGHT OF GOING TO A 19PITCH...
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    OVER-PROPPED

    I JUST PUT A RAPTURE 21 " PITCH PROP ON MY FORCE 120. THIS WAS THE PITCH THAT WAS ON THE ORIGINAL PROP. THE BOAT DOESN'T SEEM TO PERFORM ANY BETTER. AM I MISSING SOMETHING? SHOULDN'T I GET BETTER PERFORMANCE. AT 5000 RPM I'M RUNNING ABOUT 40 WITH A MINIMAL LOAD. THE BOAT IS A 19' SEA-PRO
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    MAX RPM

    I HAVE A 1999 FORCE 120. CAN YOU TELL ME THE MAX RPM THIS ENGINE IS RATED FOR FROM THE FACTORY? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
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    NO SPARK

    I have a 1998 Force 120. Over the weekend I was out. The motor was fine all the way to my destination,but when I tried to start the engine nothing. I was getting gas it seemed like no spark. After SEA-TOW pulled me to the dock,the Captain said to check the magneto. Any other suggestions?
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    remove therm/ok without?

    I have a 1998 Force 120 and am having problems at high rpm w/buzzer going off. I have replaced the impellor. Is it ok to run without the thermostat? Im not sure if this will help the problem,I just dont want to try if it can fry the engine.As long as water is coming from the pee-hole does this...
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    water pressure relief valve

    On a 1998 Force 120 where is this located? Could this be my problem with buzzer going off at high rpms?
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    Thermostat

    Im new to outboards. I have a 1998 Force 120 and dont have my manuel yet. Where is the thermostat located?Also when replacing the impellor, what else should be done?Thanks.
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    pump problem

    I have a 98 Force 120. I cant run over 3200 rpm without the buzzer going off-even with a strong stream coming out. I have replaced the impeller-no change. Also with the muffs on in the yard, I have very little if any water from the pisser. Can you help?
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