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    120 Force doesn't idle after it is warmed up.

    I have a 1998 120 Hp Force that starts and runs normally but after it is warmed up, while sitting at idle for about 3 minutes, it will stall and then not want to restart and remain idling. It usually takes about 4 attempts before it will start and remain at idle, then will try to stall when you...
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    Mercury Force single ram tilt trim-Manual Release Valve Replacements - Sierra Marine

    Does anyone know if the Sierra Marine aftermarket version (Sierra part 18-6751 which replaces the Mercury part 893929A01) has a hex-shaped head in addition to the screw driver slot? The OEM manual release valve has a rounded head, so if the screw driver slot strips out you are out of luck. I...
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    1999 Bayliner Capri 1800 LS BR - Speed Sensor location

    I just bought a used Capri 1800 with a Force 120 outboard. Neither the speedometer and tachometer are working. I could not find a pitot tube or paddle wheel for the speedometer, so does the speedo measure speed? Are the tach and speedo interrelated?
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