Is there such a thing as a guide/positioner that will place the trailer hitch/socket over the ball when I back my pickup to the trailer without feeling that thump that tells me I'm there and another dent in the license plate? It's a bit of a pain when I get close and then have to inch back,get...
I have to remove the hoizontal shaft on the engine mounting bracket from the upper clevis of the tilt <br />piston to install a band assembly on the piston. (125 Force on 19.5 BL)<br /><br />I've soaked the shaft where it's exposed, with penetrating oil, used a heat gun, a brass punch, <br...
125 HP 1989 Force. Can the spark plug leads be <br />replaced without having to replace the four coils?<br />Or are they a complete unit? Any idea of the price?<br />Bud
The 'up'worked, the 'down'quit. I got two new relays but they are tripping the re-set. So, I took off the tilt/trim motor cover for a look. The armature looks shiny new. No corrosion inside. Turning the armature by hand moves the engine up and down enough that you can see it. Brushes look ok. So...
I have a 19' Bayliner Capri Cuddy with 125 Force.<br />I have only one complaint. Both batteries and 10hp<br />kicker are on the port side and with my wife in the seat on that side, I'm running at a list to port all the time. I can't talk her over to my side so, I gotta do something. Somewhere...
I just installed a new head gasket on my 125 Force. Initial torque 18.75 ft. lbs. I ran it for<br />15 minutes on muffs and all is ok. Now I'm going to re-torque. Hot or cold?<br />Thanks,<br />Bud
My 9.8 Merc. has a small vent screw that someone has broken off leaving half still in the<br />housing. The head still has 1/8' of thread so it can be still be screwed in and tightened.<br />No amount of pumping will allow lube to enter the 'fill' hole. So, I turned the engine upside<br />down...
I was given a 9.8 hp Merc. that I will use as a kicker.<br />The serial no. is, A178168. The cowling is black with gold trim if that helps.<br /> Can you tell me what year?<br />Also, how much gear oil does it take? When I went to change the oil, I could only<br /> get a few ounces in before the...
My fuel guage works OK, but at 1/4 full, it moves around a lot. I can't be sure if I have an <br />appreciable + or - 1/4. I know I've got to head for the fuel barge but I've got to guess how <br />much fuel to put in without it topping up and leaving no room for oil. And if I put in the oil...
I've noted when idling this engine at the dock, a substantial amount of water comes<br />out the two small holes just below the power head. Not so much when underway. <br />It has a new impeller. It's in my yard now for Spring tune up.<br />Now, my question. After I'm satisfied it's ready to go...
I'm doing some winter puttering until I get a shop manual for some serious fixes. I've taken<br />out the thermostat for a hot water test and block flush. Now I forgot which way it goes back.<br />It's on a Force 125HP 1989. I'm embarassed.<br />Bud bud@telus.net
