Does anyone know if a 1985 1258X5A (which I own) and a 1986 1251X65 are identical? I can get the 1251X65 for parts, it has zero compression in the second cylinder from the top. Everything else looks real clean and well taken care of. Secondly, what does a parts engine typically sell for...
Quick question, bought a new set of o-rings for for 85 125hp Force tilt trim. When I refill the motor with fluid, do I have the motor up on the cradle or hanging down like its in the water? Its been a while since I've done this and I have forgotten. Thanks!
Eric
The "ram" that actually raises and lowers the motor leaks pretty badly, replaced the "o" rings, with obviously not the correct ones. Leaked after couple trips out. Anyone know what part number, where to buy, etc? Force 1258x5a
Eric
I have a 2012 Grand Caravan (brand new). I have a 18 1/2 foot 1985 Bayliner Capri on a galvanized trailer. I know the boat is not waterlogged. I have to trailer the boat about 25 miles. Flat road. The car dealership says no problem. I used to pull the boat with a full sixed van. I am a...
Went to river today, had five gallons of premixed (50:1) fuel in tank. Decided to stop and get gas. Put exactly 10 gallons of gas in gas tank of boat. Thought to myself . . . I must remember to put oil in when I get to the launch. I didn't. I idled out of the channel (100 yards). Went at...
At the end of last season when I pulled my boat out of the water I noticed at some point I had lost 80% of the skeg. Since it is never going to be in a beauty contest, can I just bolt a piece of aluminum on the remailing portion and grind it till it looks like its supposed to. If this can be...
I have an opportunity to purchase an 02 Yamaha 115 hp motor. 3rd owner. Current owner says engine runs perfectly and controls operate correctly. My current 19 foot Bayliner has a decent 125 hp Force (1985) on it now and I am looking to upgrade to a used 4 stroke. What if anything can anyone...
This is my first time posting on the electrical section of this forum. Please be gentle with your annoyance with regard to my problem, just tring to learn something that I am sure is basic and simple to most. I have very little electrical knowledge except for black to black, white to white...
I have a 1985 125hp Force (1258x5a). Engine always turns over and starts within 30 seconds or so when cold or immediately when hot. Went to start it yesterday, turned over like usual but then acted as if I had a bad battery after 20 seconds or so. I switched over to a different, brand new...
Just purchased a new fuel pump diaphragm for my 1985 125 hp Force (1258x5a) I have never replaced this part and simply wanted to know if there is anything I need to keep in mind before I do this replacement. It was cheap, it hasn't been changed in quite some time according to the previous...
Read a few postings on doing a decarb. I have a 1985 125hp (1258x5a). How many hours should I run the engine before doing a decarb? I run my engine approximately 40 hours per year, in freshwater. Very careful about the 50:1 mixture and I am pretty sure the carbs are adjusted right per the...
I have an 84 Bayliner Capri and I need to know how strong the area immediately surrounding the garboard plug is. I want to rig something up to support a transom saver (even though most find the idea of a transom saver ridiculous). I would like to make up a plate with a hole for the plug and...
I have a 1984 Bayliner Capri with a galvanized trailer. The trailer does not have a rear support brace. I would like to add one so I can install a tansom saver (engine de-flopperizer). I don't really care if the transom can hold the weight or not, I don't like it shaking around when I am on...
I have two 125 hp Force engines. One is fully operational 1985 (1258x5a) and the other is a 1989 (1251a9c), this hasn't been started by me so I don't know the condition. The 1989 I was able to pick up for 100 bucks from a guy who didn't want the hassle. He told me he got it hot running on a...
Had my 125 hp 1258x5a out last night. I checked the rpm's because I thought it was idling kind of high. Approximately 1100 at idle and 650 at idle in forward gear. Goes into gear without stalling, etc. Are these numbers what they are supposed to be ? I performed the link and sync on the...
