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    86 Bayliner - Lost outdrive cover in water - where can I find one?

    I am posting for a friend who lost his "outdrive cover". He said the shaft is exposed but the gears are still in sealed unit. He called it an "outdrive cover". Deep water, not recoverable. 1986 Bayliner Ciera 24 1/2 footer. Is this going to be hard to find? About how much? Thanks in advance!
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    Trim cylinder fluid procedure

    I have new o-rings on order for my trim cylinder (1985 125hp 1258x5a). Once they arrive, I reinstall everything and refill fluid. Is there a way (or a trick) to purge the air out of the system. I have done a few brake line repairs on cars and everybody has a neat little trick to purge the air...
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    125hp Force Timing Concern

    I had my motor (1258x5a) timed at the marine service shop after my rebuild. I have adjusted the carbs, the throttle link, the goofy looking cam with the hook to stop at WOT. I have adjusted the idle screw, I have not touched anything up above the carbs. By messing around with the previous...
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    Leaking trim cylinder

    Is a leaking trim cylinder repairable? If it is, where would I obtain information on how to do and the parts? Is this something that is left to the professionals or can someone who is relatively capable handle the task? Thanks in advance! 1985 Force 125 hp (1258x5a)
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    WAIT - Tilt/Trim fluid drip - off cyl not the pump?

    Now, if I wasn't before (which I was and still am) I am stumped. I don't know what to fix, or have someone else fix I mean. Small leak off left hydraulic cylinder onto the newspaper. Could one or two drips in 24 hours be enough to have it sag in the water? I raised and lowered the motor about...
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    Tilt/Trim oil viscosity

    Got my Force 125 (1258x5a) used. Trim would slowly sag in the water and need to be adjusted maybe once every 5 minutes or so. I checked fluid, it was low. I purchased Pennzoil Marine Power trim and Tilt Fluid and put maybe 1 1/2 ounces in. Worked for a while. Then I added a little bit more...
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    1985 125hp tilt/trim slowly drops down while in water

    1985 125 hp tilt/trim consistently needs to be lifted up in the water to keep the motor at the proper running height. I don't see any leaking on my garage floor or does it leak internally thus losing pressure. When I add fluid should the moter be tilted up or should it be down like its in the...
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    Force 125 ignition problem CRAZY

    1258x5a (1985 125hp) Had what I thought was ignition switch problem. 30% of the time the ignition switch would not send power to starter. Changed switch (13 bucks). Still have same issue, maybe only 15 % of the time. I put a new solenoid on it before the switch. Starter always works when I...
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    Install new plug wire on CDI - 1985 Force 125

    I was wondering if it is posibble to cut of the existing plub wire end and add on a new end on the spark plug end so it snaps on tightly. My plug wire ends are kind of rusty and loose. I still have good spark, I think. Can I cut of the wire leaving 3 or 4 inches at the CDI and install a whole...
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    Force Ignition Wiring - HELP

    Can someone please take a picture of their ignition switch showing the wiring and provide a color to letter placement of the wiring. I have been laying under the dash of my boat for hours and I cannot find the right combination. I don't need an explanation of how or why, I just want to wire it...
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    Need Help - Force Ignition Wiring

    If there is anyone out there who can take a picture of there ignition switch with a brief description of colors to letters I would really appreciate it. I don't need to know why or how, just where. I have been moving wires under the dash of my boat for hours and I still cannot get my new...
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    1984 Bayliner Capri w/125 hp Force wiring diagram specific to ignition switch

    I am really struggling with this ignition switch, I have asked everyone I know and I am not getting very far. I have installed the new switch, in what I believe is exactly the same manner as the old one. It is a 3 position with push to choke. Off, Run, Start and push to choke. The rear of...
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    Tried wiring new switch, starts in run position, whats wrong?

    I am currently trying to install a new ignition switch in my 84 Bayliner Capri. I purchased a new 3 position plus push to choke switch from Seasense. All was going well (no sparks) until I went to turn the key on and the engine turned over in the run position before even getting to the start...
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    Ignition Switch Wiring - 3 position with push to choke

    I need to replace a faulty ignition switch on my 86 Bayliner Capri. 3 position switch with push to choke. Off, On, Turn to start and push to choke. I purchased a new Seasense switch and it is labeled on the bottom as follows. 1. Battery + (red wire) 2. Ground (black wire) 3...
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    125 hp exhaust boot missing plastic insert

    I posted earlier regarding possible exhaust leakage causing engine to die from lack of fresh air (worked fine with cowling off, would die when I put it back on). I checked the exhaust boot, all looks soft, pliable and hole free. I am missing the plastic insert, is it necessary? What is its...
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    Crazy carburetor issue 1985 Force 125hp

    Went out on the river with a friend to adjust the idle on my 125hp Force outboard (1258x5a). The engine runs (what I would consider) very good with the needles out 2.5 turns. When I turn them there doesn't seem to be much difference in sound. 50:1 fuel mixture. At idle (850 rpm or so) when I...
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    1985 (or 86) Bayliner Capri ignition switch

    Where would I find the correct ignition switch (or one that will work correctly) for an 85 Bayliner Capri with a 125 hp Force. Must have the push to choke feature. I am getting tired of starting my boat at the solenoid. Thanks in advance, Eric
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    Force 125 sync carbs with 35:1 ratio

    Force 125 (1258x5a) After rebuilding I am at the end of the 35:1 ratio break-in period. Should I wait until I am completely switched over to 50:1 ratio to sync the carbs and do any idle adjustment? If I do it now, will I just have to readjust later? Thanks, Eric
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    Fuel mixture after rebuild

    1985 Force 125 hp (1258x5a) I recently had this outboard rebuilt. I have run about 25 gallons of fuel out of it (35:1 ratio). Varying speeds and not opening it up for more than few seconds at a time. I was told that the ratio will probably foul the plugs, it hasn't. How many more gallons...
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    85 Force 125 hp prop installation question

    I have a 1985 Force 125hp (1258x5a) and I took the prop to get it repaired and now I have forgotten the exact order of operation to re-install it properly. When I slide the prop over the spline and all the way back up against the lower unit it seems to rub up against the lower unit where the...
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