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  1. SkiDad

    Trim leak down isolated to valve body

    First of all I wanted to say I'm very sorry to hear about RRitt passing, didn't realize until i did a little searching recently. May he Rest in Peace. I have a 1985 Force 125 and when I got it 3 years ago the tilt had a very slow leak down but trim has been fine. Toward the end of this season I...
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    The Chrysler/Force Prop thread: 85-150 (thru 1994)

    Since ski season is about done up North, I decided to test all my props and put some stats out. These are all with a light load of approx 2200 lbs total with a Force 125 (single exhaust). I'm into water sports so I'm propped for that. Obviously everyone's setup is different but this will give...
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    My idle speed varies a lot after restart

    Hi Guys, My engine has always started easy the 1st time each day and generally starts easy when on the water. Will always re-start 1st turn if I put it into fast idle. But usually will take 2 turns to restart when switching skiers if I just re-start it without fast idle. When I start it cold...
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    Lost Reverse

    Hi Guys, 1985 Force 125 - i've had some fun this year - ugg I swapped my lower unit a few months ago - since I put it on, reverse has been a little iffy (I think PO was rough on reverse for some reason) Often it wouldn't stay in reverse unless you gave it a little gas - as of the weekend it...
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    Force 125 Thrust Washer

    I picked up a turning point prop that uses a hub kit. Got a new TP hub kit 501 (mercury) - The thrust washer taper is different than my current thrust washer. I seems to fit ok but when I tighten it kinda gets stuck to the prop shaft b/c it's not tappered the same. Prop fits good and no...
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    got a new lower unit - need tips

    OK, so due to my dumb mistakes I think i toasted the forward dog in my 1985 force 125. So I picked up a whole 1988 force 85 motor for 200.00 (carb issues). I have the lower off and it seems in nice condition and seems to shift good. - the water pump housing looks really new - should I still...
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    shift linkage adjustment

    So I'm trying to fix an issue of my 1985 force 125 popping out of gear. When I adjust the 2 nuts under the carbs I can get it to engage forward better in the driveway. Do I test the engage when "Just in gear" or do I test it with it more forward with some throttle ? Seems the neutral is a...
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    Confused on Timing with Force 125

    I have a 1985 Force 125 - i made a post a few weeks ago but it got lost with all the site issues - i found it via google cache and is attached below. anyhow - my timing was set dead on at 32 degrees static and I adjusted to down to 28 degrees static. Hoping it might give me some more...
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    Spitfire prop ?

    Anyone swapped their prop for a Mercury Spitfire ? If so, did you stay with same pitch or go down ? The website says something about 25% better hole shot with no loss of top speed. Didn't know if that was realistic or not ?
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    Favorite Slalom Ski Prop ?

    I know I should probably post this in a different forum, but I was interested in what you lake skiers use on your outboard ski boats. I use a 15p Aluminum right now - pulls fine, but looking at 13 and 14 pitch in Stainless for just a little more acceleration. Stiletto and Powertech seem to...
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    anyone use the RED3 prop ?

    been talking to powertech and they recommended this prop - are any of you using ? the stainless I have seems to be a bow lifter and I don't like how it responds to steering when i trim up. Looking for feedback on anyone using this prop with an outboard.
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    re-pitch question

    if i get an aluminum prop re-pitched, do they strip the paint and repaint ? I didn't know the process.
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    Interesting lower unit fact

    Been thinking of picking up a 85 hp lower unit and I was reading my Clymers manual this weekend and I ran across this info. Maybe you already knew it, but i though it was cool. The 85 hp and 125 hp force engines lower units (1 piece shaft) are stamped on the lower unit near fill hole with a 3...
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    Fuel pump diaphragm

    Whats up guys, I have a 1985 Force 125 and haven't changed the fuel pump diaphragm. I thought about doing it - not sure if this will help me or not - motor runs fine for the most part. Is it easy to do ? Are there any videos to help me with this ? just planning for spring :)
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    a great deal if you are looking

    i just ran across this on ebay and thought someone should take advantage - of course it would probably be for a lighter boat. appears to be new old stock Michigan Stainless Steel Prop 13x19 RH P 540 | eBay no, it's not my account :)
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    what is the gearcase inside diameter ?

    does anyone know the actual inside diameter of the early force engine gearcases - I would measure mine but it's in storage. thank you :)
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    4 blade for skiing

    I have a Force 125 engine and am thinking of going 4 blade next year - I think I have found a prop that will work but I'm pretty sure the anode will hit the webs in the prop. So I'm thinking of just taking it off - will that hurt anything to just not have it ? I only run fresh water lakes...
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    Looking for a little bigger ski

    I have an O'Brien World Team Ski at 68" and I'm 220 - I can get up on it successfully now using a deep v rope and 2 feet in the bindings. I've rode is about 5 or 6 times now, but I still feel the ski is a little too small for me and I feel like I'm dragging too much when up. Anything under 28...
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    how to repair fiberglass ski ?

    Hi Guys, I took a fall yesterday over top the slalom ski. I'm guessing the rope must have hit b/c there is a dime size chunk missing on the side and also another area about 1" long about the same place toward the tip of the ski. Not sure how it happened b/c the rope is pretty padded...
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    Combo Skis for Slalom

    Hi guys, been skiing 2 skis all my life. Got up 20+ years ago on 1 a few times but I'm alot heavier now - around 210 lbs. Been using some old wood water skis - fine for 2 skis but I can't get up with 1 - they are not big enough (64") Anyhow was looking at the Obrien Celebrity 68" combo and...
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