Missing bolt...

familyfun

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I have a 1988 force 125 and when I pulled the lower unit to change the impeller and some seals when I noticed there was a missing bolt in the lower unit. It is the hidden bolt up under the exhaust snout. I've been having problems with exhaust coming back up into the engine compartment and choking out the engine with the cover on. Would this missing bolt have any connection to this? I plan on replacing the bolt today when I get home just curious as to what effects the missing bolt would have. Idle relief bellow is good don't know what else to check.

Thanks,
Joshua
 

steelespike

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Re: Missing bolt...

Can't speak for the Force but some motors leak at the joint where the powerhead meets the leg.
 
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