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    Head gasket replacement, seal or not

    OK, got my new head gasket, pulled the head on my Force 120. Consulted the local machine shop guy Larry, who the boat dealers all send their work too, who suggested I NOT mill the head. <br /><br />Putting back together. Advice on whether to use gasket sealer (copper coat) or not. I have been...
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    To mill head or not to mill head that is the ?

    I am replacing the head gasket on my 1990 Force 120. Should I have the surface milled to ensure it has a perfectly flat surface, or is that overkill?
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    Force 120 water in #2 cylinder

    Got the motor running, warmed her up real well with new plugs. Pulled plugs to see what they looked like and had water in #2. Immediately ran a compression check on all cylinders. #1-140, #2-140, #3-145, #4-140. I am guessing head gasket on this problem. Does this sound right and how difficult...
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    No Fuel to Cylinders Force 120

    New problem. Getting good spark to all cylinders but no fuel. Fuel in the carbs but all 4 plugs bone dry.<br />Pumped up the primer bulb, no problem. On one try I actually had fuel squirting into top carb. Did I blow something out in my fuel pump?
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    Spark Plugs 1990 Force 120

    Does anyone have suggestions on spark plugs for a 1990 Force 120? When I bought the boat, they had L76V Champions in it. The book said I should use UL18Y Champions, Prestolite system... unless it is a Thuderbolt system which uses the L76Y.<br /><br />I have been having some major fouling...
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    Running engine hooked to garden hose

    I need to do some maintenance on my Force 120 and would like to run it without taking it to the water. I have never run the engine on the garden hose hookup more than a minute or two (just enough to make sure it would start before taking it to the lake).<br />Would it be safe to run the engine...
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    Cajun Boats

    Does anyone know if this company still exists or is be produced by a different name? I have been trying to get some manufacturer information on a 90 model fish n ski but my research for Cajun hasn't pulled up anything. I did find Cajun/Mastercraft on one search but when I contacted Mastercraft...
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