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  1. Bustedknuckle84

    SOLVED: Want to replace 98 force 120 horsepower THERMOSTAT need sierra part number

    Order sierra 18-3553 thermostat but ended up being way to small. I show the following part numbers As replacements. 29 SKU: F664068 THERMOSTAT (130 DEGREES) 1 $14.25 29 SKU: 859620 THERMOSTAT (118 DEGREES) The thermostat that came off says 130 on it. will the one inch sierra 18-3559 work?
  2. Bustedknuckle84

    Need some advice on Paint Polishing with a Dewalt Rotary Polisher

    I am trying to polish out sratches on car paint. I just bought a Dewalt 847 rotary polisher. http://www.dewalt.com/tools/metalworking-polishers-dw847.aspx . I can find how to use it all day, but cannot find what people are using with it. What polisher compound is good to remove scratches and...
  3. Bustedknuckle84

    Meat grinder to use grinding of fish while on the water(chumming)?

    What kind of grinders are fishermanusing to grind up fish to use for chumming? Or any other suggestions? Looking for a cheap solution.
  4. Bustedknuckle84

    Link to some manuals you can checkout for free

    I came across this link and thought everyone could use it, if it hasnt been posted already. http://1manual.com/Mercury%20manuals/Service_Manual_Index.html#
  5. Bustedknuckle84

    Using Mityvac Manual Hand pump to pump gear oil into lower unit?

    I have a Mityvac Manual Hand Pump, it has a pressure or vacuum switch. im wondering can i hook up a line to the canister (fill it with gear oil) then run a line to the lower unit select pressure and pump gear oil into the lower unit? my mity vac is similar to this one...
  6. Bustedknuckle84

    Using dual purpose Mityvac to pump gear oil into lower unit?

    I have a Mityvac Manual Hand Pump, it has a pressure or vacuum switch. im wondering can i hook up a line to the canister (fill it with gear oil) then run a line to the lower unit select pressure and pump gear oil into the lower unit? my mity vac is similar to this one...
  7. Bustedknuckle84

    Plastic long spacer location came from lower unit where does it go??

    Does the long black platic washer go on the shift shaft first (pic 1 and 2)? or inbetween the shift shaft coupler and on top the black metal part where the hole is in (pic 3)? Pic 3 is looking up into the driveshaft housing. pic 4 is of the driveshaft housing This would be a huge help knowing...
  8. Bustedknuckle84

    SOLVED: lower unit stuck in foward not sure why????

    After replacing my impeller i had an issue mounting the lower part back up to the upper housing unit. Here are pics of the lower units shift shaft. I can turn the prop clockwise and it rachets, counter clockwise it moves the driveshaft. When turning the driveshaft it moves prop both ways. Please...
  9. Bustedknuckle84

    Just installed fuel/water seperator but have ?

    In the pic you will see i used braided pvc tubing from the filter going out. Is that ok to use? Also was i suppose to thread the barb fittings all the way into the base? I have no leaks after running the motor.
  10. Bustedknuckle84

    Shift Shaft issues when reinstalling lower unit

    I did a impeller replacement, when i was reinstalling the lower unit i heard some cracking when i tighted the nuts down. I stop and seen the damage to the housing where the shift shaft goes into the coupling has pushed through the housing(see pic #1-#3) I have the oem manual and if you look at...
  11. Bustedknuckle84

    UPDATED: Driveshaft housing and lower unit problem

    Did a waterpump replacement now having the following problem. In the pics youll see that while mounting the lower unti back up around the shift shaft is cracking. I made sure the lower unit was in foward also the remote controller was in foward. The lower unit only get so far (see the gap in the...
  12. Bustedknuckle84

    What is this compartment on my 98 bayliner trophy???

    the compartment is inside my cuddy cabin, has a lid that opens up and there are 3 drains that run into it. after it rains this compartment fills up bout half way but no more. I use a vac to suck up the water and it still fills back up. i suck up about 20 gallons of water before it stops refilling.
  13. Bustedknuckle84

    In process of changing water pump found gear oil

    Im changing the water pump out on my 98 force 120hp have a 3 questions. In pic #1 -In the photo at the bottom of the shaft is gear oil is that normal? In pic #2 also i found 2 round orings same size, where do they go? In pic #3 impeller seems alot bigger then the housing just force it into...
  14. Bustedknuckle84

    Prop help on 1998 Force 120

    I pulled this number off the prop 48 773499A4c<-this is backwards 17P . Im wanting to to buy an stainless prop. I am satisfied with the rpm @ WOT now so dont want to change pitch. i am assuming 17P is a 17 pitch???? anyone??? even if you have any prop suggestions would be great!
  15. Bustedknuckle84

    Found the # on prop but can't find it online

    I pulled this number off the prop 48 773499A4c<-this is backwards 17P . Im wanting to to buy an stainless steel prop. I am satisfied with the rpm @ WOT now so dont want to change pitch. i am assuming 17P is a 17 pitch???? anyone???:confused: boat setup is below
  16. Bustedknuckle84

    1998 120HP Force Starter going out question

    I refuse to replace good parts. The problem i have with my starter is that the amature doesnt move up to engage the flywheel. I hear the motor spinning but the amature doesnt spin unless you hit it. I had taken it apart and tried cleaning the contacts up. It would turn like a champ but then i...
  17. Bustedknuckle84

    Quick question about after using your outboard

    After Flushing the motor from being used, should I disconnect the gas line and run motor till it dies out? I use the boat every 2-3 weeks.
  18. Bustedknuckle84

    Finding impeller parts headache please help

    Guys i have spent countless hours trying to find the right impeller repair kit for my 98 Force 120 Hp. I have checked sierra's website 100 times and can't figure out if the kit 18-3214 will work for my motor. The some of the part #'s are not the same. SIMPLE QUESTION: What impeller repair kit...
  19. Bustedknuckle84

    Battery charger question

    Im looking for a battery charger while i am out in the water. I was looking at these dual bank chargers but seems like those are only for when you have a power outlet to charge them up. What battery charger will charge batteries out on the water via solar or battery backup? I was looking at...
  20. Bustedknuckle84

    Prop direction question and Gear oil question

    1) on the motor below which direction does my prop turn? im at work and researching some new props or i would check it out myself. 2) which gear oil do i use and an qucik filling instructions? i already peeped at the screws i see the fill and i see a vent screw. just want to look at it and top...
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