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    1997 Force 120 Idle Screw

    Re: 1997 Force 120 Idle Screw #4 and #5 Idle adjustment.J
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    Fuel Tanks- Again ( sorry)

    Re: Fuel Tanks- Again ( sorry) This is what I put in my boat.My main tank finnaly gave up.It's 35 gal/130ltr I used a Tempo plastic 18 gal/70ltr as a back up for years.Never had a problem.Used to do a LOT of high speed trolling and my main 100gal/350ltr wasn't enough. They make them in just...
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    Hey Rritt

    Re: Hey Rritt Thanks,I appreciate the reply's.Do the seals in the tilt ram ever go bad? Where can I get #7 I think it's called a banjo fitting??? I also want to drain the system and refill.What's the best way to do that?J J
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    Hey Rritt

    Question for you.Just replaced the trim motor with a supposedly good unit.It tilts up and slowly drifts back down to the trim position.Will stay right there. This the tilt ram? Thanks,Jerry
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    Idles fine, than surges than pops and back to fine idle?

    Re: Idles fine, than surges than pops and back to fine idle? D%^& YOU need to PRAY before you go boating.Bet the dog don't jump again. On the back of the tach is a tiny slot,try turning it while the motor is running. Check for water in the gas,do a compression test,change the filters.Make sure...
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    no serial #s

    Re: no serial #s The #'s will be on this part.You can see it's been painted over bu the sticker is still there.J
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    1988 Force 125 Idle Mixture Adjustment****FIXED****

    Re: 1988 Force 125 Idle Mixture Adjustment Re: 1988 Force 125 Idle Mixture Adjustment The linkage and all has to come off.There is a sticky at the top of the page for linc and sinc when you take it apart. First do a compression test.Then check the reeds while the carb is off. Hope you can see...
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    AQ130/280 drive unit drops suddenly on its down travel

    Re: AQ130/280 drive unit drops suddenly on its down travel Not sure there is a parts problem. Possible the drive as it lowers it contacts with the lock system It's held up in the air till it works past the lock then clunk when it drops down. Check the lock mechanism.??????? The release that the...
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    1998 Force 120 - Cranking Amps

    Re: 1998 Force 120 - Cranking Amps $20 Harbor Freight.I have regular batteries 550CCA I used the boat 2 weeks ago and somehow left the backup depth finder on. I went out yesterday to do something on the boat(going out today).The motor still cranked over after 2 weeks.
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    Fuel ecomony

    Re: Fuel ecomony On the back of the tach is a small slot that takes a knife point or very small screwey. Turn it one click at a time while the motor is running.This should make it run right. If it doesn't then you probably have the wrong tach. Make sure the tach is wired right.J
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    Crabs and the rules??

    Was fishing last fall and had done real well on seabass.Was comming in to load the boat and clean the catch.There was a young girl crabbing at the dock.She had about a dozen Blue Crabs anywhere from 4-6 inches. The marine police were at the dock and was checking our catch and gave me a warning...
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    Cooling question for the EXPERTS

    I'm thinking of putting my boat on a lift.Thouble is there is no easy way to flush it after using.I boat in very salty water.Leaving that in my motors is something I don't want. Is there a way to hook up a hose or adapter to these motors? In the lift there ain't no way to reach the lower...
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    Where does this go- and other questions!

    Re: Where does this go- and other questions! #'s 92-96 is the relief valve.When the motor is running past an idle.It pumps way more water than the motor can use.The valve releases and diverts the excess water out the holes in the back of the motor.It's located on the bottom of the head at the...
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    '85 Force 50 won't pump water on muffs

    Re: '85 Force 50 won't pump water on muffs The 50 Force needs special muffs.They are a cut down version of the regular ones. For some reason the big muffs don't work right. I'll take a pic of the muffs after I get dressed.J
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    muffler

    Re: muffler Sorry about the art work.That's why they asked me to go to shop and leave art class
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    Fuel water separator

    Re: Fuel water separator By all means install a GOOD one. Lots of marinas and gas stations don't really have the best filter systems.I use the Racor with the sight glass on the bottom.Expensive but a lot of assurance that I'm not gonna have water in my carbs. Easy to install easy to...
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    Powerhead.

    I have a 97/225EFI 3.0litre powerhead I'm selling.Will it fit a 2002 200hp Optimax? Or how can I find out what it will cross over to? Thanks,Jerry
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    Tiger Shark 1/30/11

    8 miles out of Sebastian Inlet.55ft of water. All the Seabass you can catch. 75-100 this trip(late start)28 keepers.150+ last trip 44 keepers. Got a GOOD bite and caught a young Tiger.I let it go back. The ocean needs them more than my stomach.
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    Mercury 225 EFI

    I have a 3ltr.1997 block and heads. Any idea what years this will fit?My neighbor needs a new powerhead and I'm not sure if it will work.His is a 2002 250.Thanks,Jerry
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    Blues

    Friday the 17th Of Dec. WE went to the inlet and caught ZIP. So we went out in the ocean to a spot not too farout and ZIP. Then we saw the birds working in closer to the shore. WE move in and they were chasing a small baitfish about 2in long. WE tried casting but had better luck with fishing...
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