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    2004 Mercury 150XL SWB

    Good morning everyone! I just recently purchased a Mercury 150XL SWB (Ot931223). I upgraded from a force motor. The force motor i had there was a clymer manual for it with very detailed instructions on torque specs and routine maintenance. I tried to find another clymer manual for this one...
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    Fuel pump 1988 force 125hp

    Good evening everyone! It’s been awhile this forum has changed up a bit. Couldn’t find my old threads so I’m here to post another question about my old force. I apologize in advanced if this has already been answered in previous threads. I’ve been having issues with the carbs flooding and...
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    Carbs leaking fuel 1988 force 125hp

    Good morning all, Im currently working on a 1988 force 125 outboard. The carbs have been leaking fuel since the first day I purchased it. So far I’ve purchased the rebuild kit and installed it (gaskets and new needle). I also adjusted the floats. The carbs still leak though. The only problem...
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    Replacing spark plug boot

    I’m sorry if this has been answered before. So I’m working on my 1988 125hp force motor again (Model # 1251X8C) And I noticed one spark plug boot was falling apart. I ordered and OEM boot kit and cut the old boot off. What I came across is this (pic one). The “connector” is removable (pic 2)...
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    Adjusting timing on 1988 force 125ph outboard.

    Good Evening all! I read the forum by Frank in regards to synchronizing timing with carbs but im still a little lost. I’m at the “Adjust timing to 30 degrees before top dead center at full throttle” part. How exactly do I do that? Do I need special tools besides a timing light? Any info you...
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    Stand tube found in exhaust boot

    First time posting so forgive me if this question or topic has already been asked. I have a 1988 Force 125hp 2 stroke model #1251X8C. Yesterday I noticed water leaking into motor leg from the rubber exhaust boot. So today I removed motor leg cover to check it out and inside of the motor leg was...
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