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Years ago, I bought Sierra fuel filter part number: 18-7852-1 (which came with Sierra 18-7845 / Long canister) from iboats store. It worked great for 2 years and its filter now needs replacement.
I recently bought "at 1/3 cost" Sierra 18-7945 canister. Was told "it should fit".
From your...
Currently, I have a 1996 Bayliner bowrider Capri 1700. Its boat shell is in mint condition and we plan to use it 6-12 times / year around our small lake.
Today. I bought an 1980's something 17ft boat with a 1996 Johnson 115 outboard. Motor runs great, has great PSIs and comes with brand new...
Hi.
Looking for feedback on "1992 Mercury 115hp motor".
Was told its a 2-stroke oil injected with 2+2 design.
re: Pros / Cons, experiences appreciated. recommended cylinder PSI range?
If wondering, will be using for general cruising and/or minor tubing on 1996 17 ft Bayliner Capri BR
thanks.
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New wiring install "outside" steel frame and "outside" axle tube.
If re-installing new trailer wiring and want to use much better outside steel frame and outside steel axle tube method using much better STAR wiring design, here's how I did the upgrade on my Boat Trailer.
STAR wiring...
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Recently bought a used 1996 Baylinder 1700 with 1996 Force 120 HP engine. Currently trying to breath "fresh life / better life" into this old technology engine. Or, this engine gets dumped with a different engine... Regardless of which Outboard engine works best, should I install a...
Update on 1996 Force 120 HP - getting engine to run smooth:
Today, I removed its spark plugs, sprayed Sea Foam - Deep Creep into all cylinders, with ignition key off, pull roped a few times (to ensure all cylinder walls were well coated), and let sit for 2 hours. Put plug into cylinder #1 and...
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My boat's Force 120 HP isn't seeing another dime in repairs. It's getting replaced.
From your view, should I replace with:
A - 1996 Evinrude 115
B - early 1990s Mercury 115
Just wondering which has better market repuation (assuming stock length is the same).
thanks.
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Got a 1996 Bayliner with Force 120 HP engine. I think this engine needs reeds and it probably needs its 2 cylinder rebuilt as well (due to broker reed leaf ???). re: All PSIs are 150 and this Cylinder #2 is consistently 120 (way past the 15 PSI variance range). Thus, a top end tear...
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Got a 1996 Force 120 HP OB and its time for new spark plugs.
Should I replace its factory Champion L76V plugs with:
- NGK BUHW ?
- NGK BUZHW ?
- NGK stk 2622 ?
Or, keep the factory Champion L76V plugs ?
thanks.
Newbie boat ower. Currently apply a few fixes / improvements before hitting the lakes and rivers. If wondering, just bought a 1996 Bayliner 1700LS Bowrider with 120 HP OB. Boat is loaded on a Capri trailer with bunks.
With full tank of gas and boat on the trailer, the trailer tongue is...
Newbie boat ower. Currently apply a few fixes / improvements before hitting the lakes and rivers. If wondering, just bought a 1996 Bayliner 1700LS Bowrider with 120 HP OB. Boat is loaded on a Capri trailer with bunks.
I seen a few boat trailers with guides (single and dual rails...
Newbie boat owner. Recently bought used and now applying a few fixes / improvements before hitting the lakes / rivers.
Current motor is 1996 Force 120 HP OP on 1996 Bayliner 1700LS Bowrider. Will be used 2 x Adults with 2 x kids for light body weight tubing and slow/medium lake / river...
