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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    The wrong sealer was used when the engine was put together, the red silicone is used for hot are areas where clearance-gaps are not important such as oil-pans/valve-covers and such. this silicone is too thick to put between the two halves of the block, resulting in the crank not sitting in tight...
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    They're not equipped with a rev limiter & I posted a direct link for his ignition troubleshooting guide. (perhaps in vane)
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Did anybody else notice the red silicone between the two halves?
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    This is a step in the right direction! I'm glad this solved
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Octane Jerry octane :D
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Hey Jerry, is it not passed your bed time? :D
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    Bad mixture? Help

    That leaves you; - Water temp. - Timing - RPMs @ WOT
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Wow, how many times/people have to tell you; That switching to 91 Octane is NOT going to change anything BUT FRESH/correct MIXTURE may Sorry but the negativity is brought on by you, being dense; resulting in fellow boaters dropping you & You missing out on advice
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Why? its the 91 octane that is missing
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Yeah....increasing the octane will cure all your problems. AS you told earlier....that your fuel/oil mixture was waaay off The correct thing to do is; Empty your tank and fill it with the correct mixture while you do that, I'm going to the kitchen to get more popcorn
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    How are you measuring your speed? the Tach in the boat? OR by GPS?
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    125 force outboard

    Why would changing "the powerhead" (or even the entire motor) have an effect on the length of the cables? Unless you have moved the cables & controls also to the new boat??
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Here's the link to diagnose the ignition system At this point I would do this first!! so that that part of the equation is done. https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CDI%20Troubleshooting%20Guide%20-%202012.pdf
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    that is correct!
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    as I mentioned in one one of my earlier post(s) the timing light you're using has features directed to 4 STROKE motors e.g. timing advance/retard & RPM reading as Redbarron%% already mentioned; all you would need is a cheap timing light, however you can use the (one) function on your the...
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    I still did not get a reply on my questions, so I ask once more; YOU - Throttle responds instantly going from neutral to WOT. ME - EXPLAIN?? YOU -Propeller is not spun, I just got back from checking that. Motor seems to idle well, runs great at WOT, but just wont push past 6mph. ME - Maybe the...
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

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    1998 force 120

    Are all the plugs in? is the key in the crank? if so, then pull the head to check for any damaged / cracked Cylinders/rings also inspect the head-gasket if blown
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    That's more for safety reasons, you can leave the prop on. Make sure you have the plugs out & ground the plugs, to prevent damage to the CDI-boxes/coils
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Prop stays on, how else could you set the right RPM in gear-mode
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