Force 120 1990 - 2000 block question.

[beam120]

I have a 1995 120 hp Force serial # 0E124577. I recently threw a rod right through the block.<br />I was wondering if these engines changed significantly in these years, Or if the parts are interchangeable. Basically what I wanted to know is what years do I have to work with here, if I was planning to purchase a used block.<br /><br />Any help is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Force 120 1990 - 2000 block question.

Ill probably get slapped for this but I wouldnt<br /> put too much time and money into a Force.<br /> Take the time and money and get yourself the nicest modern name brand motor you can afford.<br /> The Force is an orphan with dwindling parts support and poor resale value. As Ive said<br /> till people could scream NAPA auto parts has<br />12 pages of Chrysler/Force parts and something like 87 pages of E/J parts back to the early 1950s.

 

[JerseyJim]

Re: Force 120 1990 - 2000 block question.

iuno his motor is built by merc...my brother has a 90 by merc and it purrs like a kitten

 

[beam120]

Re: Force 120 1990 - 2000 block question.

Yeah, I wish a new motor was an option. Maybe next year. I'm kind of on a tight budget. All the electrical is in working order, the crank looks good, and I've got 3 good pistons, just need a block and a new piston. I've come across some older blocks for cheap but wasnt sure if they would work.

 

[beam120]

Re: Force 120 1990 - 2000 block question.

I forgot to add, The lower unit is in great shape. The carbs I rebuilt myself last season. It ran great up until this incident. Just seems like a waste to trash it and start over.

 

[beam120]

Re: Force 120 1990 - 2000 block question.

I still havent got an answer to my original post.<br />Check out this link. I found this website that sells blocks and powerheads. boatpartstore com After veiwing the ordering info on this site, I'm assuming the blocks are the same from 1990-2000. Is this a safe assumption???<br />