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  1. roscottjr

    1988 Force 125 lost a cylinder

    We were haveing a great time at the lake this weekend and suddenly lost a little power in the engine. It was acting like a fuel issue but after verifying the carbs were clean and getting fuel I decided to check on the elctrical components. I originally thought it may be the coil but later after...
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    A few questions on boat restoration

    I have a 1988 MAXUM Bowrider with 125hp Force Outboard. We are planning on replaceing the floorboard due some slight rot and the transom just because we will basically be there anyway. The seats will be getting replaced as well and interior panel rebuilt and reupholstered. I just have a few...
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    1988 Force 125 Lower unit question

    I am resealing the lower unit on my 1988 Force 125 but have run into a slight situation. In the manual it specificaly states with a warning that the gear housing cover is bonded with rtv sealant, however, it says nothing about using rtv sealant when reassembling. I know this has O-rings already...
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    1972 Mercury Outboard

    I just acquired another boat with a 1972 Mercury 115 h outboard on it. At least I am pretty sure this is the year of the engine assumeing the 115hp cover is correct. The serial number is 3273742. Anyway, when I put the engine in I believe reverse gear and try to turn the prop by hand it will...
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    Wasp nests in boats

    I was just out prepping my boat for labor day and also of course, spraying a wasp nest. That got me to thinking, does anyone know of any way to prevent wasps from building nests in the boat? Or anywhere for that matter. This 1 nest was built in an area I couldnt reach or see so I had to guess...
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    Force engines and boats.net

    Has anyone dealt with boats.net? If so, what was your experience like with them? I placed an order 7 days ago for my Force 125 and it has yet to ship. They say they are still waiting on the water pump which has been backordered. Also, the first email I sent to them took 5 days to get a response...
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    1988 Force 125 1988 Maxum boat

    We went out on a lake today and While going across the water the engine shut off. There were no sounds or smoke or anything unusual so I turned the key and it started right back up and we were back underway. I checked the water coming out the 2 small exhaust holes and noticed the water was hot...
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    1993 Johnson 48hp lower unit rebuild

    Rebuilt my lower unit due to a gear going bad. Lost about 4 teeth on forward gear and also on the pinion gear. Reverse gear was fine. I found that the forward gear bearing didnt look so great on one side. My new part consist of: forward gear, reverse gear, pinion gear, clutch dog, both clutch...
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    prop size for best performance

    I just bought a 1988 20ft Maxum Bowrider with a 125hp Force outboard. Right now it has a stainless steel prop but I am unsure of brand and size. What is the best brand, size, and pitch prop for this boat to get best performance from skiing, kneeboarding, general boating, and speed? Also...
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    1988 Maxum 125 Force gauges

    I have just found out that none of my gauges work. Does anyone know where I may be able to find a tach, volt, and fuel gauge for this boat and motor? I like how they look so Id like to find a set of working original gauges before I go buy new replacements. Unless someone knows how to repair...
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    1988 Force 125 weird sounds

    First of all I am not too sure I even have a problem here but Id rather be safe than sorry. I had the engine in a tank today checking everything out and getting the boat ready for the lake next weekend. Started the motor, checked for water pumping, checked chargeing, everything checked out fine...
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    1988 Force 125hp Outboard gearcase oil

    I was just wandering what is the correct oil for the gearcase in this engine? I want to change it because I just got this boat and would rather be safe than sorry since I dont know when it was last changed. I already know there is no water in there. Robert
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    1988 Maxum 20ft 125 Force Outboard, need opinions

    I am looking to buy a 1988 Maxum 20 ft bowrider with 125hp Force outboard. Everything seems fine with the boat and engine. It has had the plywood floor properly replaced and new carpet installed. There are a few minor tears and cracking on the interior but nothing like I would expect on a boat...
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    Buying boat, looking for opinion..88 Maxum 125 Force outboard

    I am looking to buy a 1988 Maxum 20 ft bowrider with 125hp Force outboard. Everything seems fine with the boat and engine. It has had the plywood floor properly replaced and new carpet installed. There are a few minor tears and cracking on the interior but nothing like I would expect on a boat...
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    1993 Johnson 48hp Clicking sound in Gearcase

    I have a 1993 Johnson 48hp Outboard model J48ESLETE. We were at the lake and suddenly a clicking sound began coming from the engine. I put the engine in neutral and idled it up a little and there was no sound. I put it in reverse and still no sound. I then put it in forward and there was the...
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    WOT problem, no search success on iboats

    Took boat to lake for 4th for a day of swimming, fishing, and then watching fireworks. We put the boat in and idled to dock for rest of our group to board. We then started back up, idled out, and then began across the lake at what we are assumeing was WOT for this boat. It is a 1993 Pontoon I...
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    1978 Evinrude 35hp gearcase oil question

    What type gearcase oil should be used in this engine. I just rebuilt the lower unti and now need to get the gearcase oil to be ready for the lake. And how much oil does it take? Robert
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    Carb problem, please help

    Ok, I narrowed the issue doen to 1 of the carbs. After disconnecting the plug wires one by one and checking spark as well I found the bottome cylinder was getting no fuel. I have cleaned the carbs on this engine 5 times now so I know without a dought both carbs are getting fuel. In hopes that...
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    1993 Johnson 48hp dies at 1900 rpms

    Model J48ESLETE Engine starts and idles great. Runs great under 1900 rpms in and out of gear. Once it gets slightly over 1900 just under 2000 the engine dies. It doesnt sputter and die but dies like you turned the ignition off. Carbs have been fully cleaned, tank cleaned, new fuel lines. Even...
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    Lower unit oil in 1978 35hp Evinrude

    What type lower unit oil do I need in a 1978 35hp Evinrude? Also, how much oil does it take? Robert
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