Thanks for the reply, The last time I ran it the motor started fine and ran great in the lake. Started it 6 times drift fishing lake Erie. Motor was down and not tilted at any point on the lake. Went to start and had the hydro lock thing. Or seemed like not enough power to get the motor to turn...
I have a 1989 Mercury 175hp oil system removed so premix gas and oil. I sometimes when I attempt to start the motor it acts like it has Hydrolic or starter is weak. It has back fired once. I had it on the lake last trip last year and started fine. Drift fished and 6 drifts started and ran fine...
Only 20? Boy I am coming up with everything from 15 to 35ft lbs , Can't find the exact number anywhere. I even tried calling Merc and my local Merc dealer shop. Did you work for a repair shop?
Tell tail is after and above the T-stat, it is a 110F stat. I ran the motor in Neutral and tell tail sprays water and water comes out with the exhaust from the two holes behind and just below the power head as its suppose to. I shift into gear and the waters stops coming out of the tell tail...
I have a 1989 Force 125 hp outboard. Just started to have an issues with the over heat alarm coming on after running for a few minutes in Neutral and shifting into gear. When in neutral and running it pumps water great and is fine. But when shifted into gear the Over heat alarm comes on...
I have a single exhaust gearcase with two piece driveshaft that I had installed a kit to remove the shift shaft bellows. Now I am reinstalling the gearcase and will install the propeller. But at this point I can't find the proper torque for the propeller nut. Does anyone have the answer to this...
My 89 175 hp black max has the VRO removed, Pre mix 50:1 now. When winterizing would I ; In a water tank , Empty gas out of the carbs, hook up a pre mixed 50:1 and stabilizer added separate small tank of Gas. Remove carb cover on front or motor, Start Motor, let warm up. Spray fogging oil into...
Chris, Do I need to drain the carbs or should or can I run it out of Gas? Do I need to remove the spark plugs and spray fogging oil into the piston area also and spin the motor?
I have a 1989 Mercury 175hp outboard with VRO removed. I currently premix gas 50:1. I have winterized my previous Force 125hp which was very easy.
But Mercury is a much different motor with VRO removed. I am looking for recommendations on proper Supplies and fluids to do the Winterization. And...
I have a Quicksilver FK 1202-1 Water pump kit. The plastic pump cap has printed 40 to 50 In lbs for the 1/4 nuts and only 15 in lbs for the 3/8 or 10 size smaller nut. My Shop book states 70 in lbs for the 1/4 nut size and nothing for the 3/8 or 10 size nut,( I have found a 120 Force video that...
I have a 1989 Force 125 hp dual exhaust and at idle and low speeds there is A lot of water coming out of the two pee holes
on the back of the motor. At higher speeds it stops. The impeller has been replaced. The gear case is not original , the original was a single exhaust. I believe the shop...
I have a Force 1989 125hp . Changed gear case and it’s a little different. Old is single exhaust and gear ratio of 1.73. New gear case seems to be a 1991 or 2 Type B
with thru exhaust. I believe it has a gear ratio of 1.93:1 .
I was told it came off a 1989 Force 125hp. It may have but I believe...
I have a 2302 Trophy Bayliner with twin 125 hp Force outboards. One gear case lost a seal last year and needs rebuilt.
But in the mean time I purchased a replacement. Its off an 89 125 hp but has dual exhaust. It fits , but makes a problem for me as the old prop and hub hardware will not fit. I...
