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    Test starter soleniod?

    How would you go about testing a starter soleniod to make sure it did or did not work? I turn the key and get nothing, however, I do get power in the positive(which I should) but nothing out of the negative when I turn the key... I'm not sure if this means the soleniod is dead...I was also...
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    Blow something electrical?

    Is it possible to blow, maybe the Starter soleniod, or anything else, if trying to jump the boat motor with a truck? It's a 1985 Force 125, with an 800 CCA battery. The truck is a 1994 Ford Ranger. It was low on batter, but still sort of cranked the boat, so I thought i'd jump it, just like...
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    Winterizing?

    So I've got my 1985 Bayliner Bowrider Capri, with a Force 125 outboard on it. I'm looking to winterize it, and store it for the long harsh winter so I can snowboard! <br /><br /> Is winterizing your own boat hard? What steps must one take to be absolutely sure that all the water is...
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    Pitch/Prop size?

    Force 125 on a 19 Ft. Bayliner Bowrider Capri. I am pulling tubes and skis. Along with 3 to 4 passengers. anyone have any idea of what I could get for a prop?
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    Oil/Gas Mixture...

    On my 125 Force... the ratio for oil to gas is 50-1. Now if that ratio happens to get messed up, and a bit too much oil was added, will the engine not work properly? <br /><br /> Should I put oil in after filling it with gas so I know exactly how much to put in? Before I looked at my gas...
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    Engine dies when put into gear...

    On my 1985 Bayliner - 125 Force engine... I can start it in nuetral.. but whenever I try to put it into gear, it dies on me. The only way I can actually get it to not die is by giving it lots of gas while in nuetral, then switching it quickly into gear and giving it throttle. Are there any...
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    Cannot find ignition on iBoats...

    Just recently I broke my ignition on my boat by screwing it in too hard. It snapped off at the threading. I need to get a new one, and my Clymer's manual doens't say which one I need(part number or anything) Does anyone know, or can they help me with what to get? <br /><br /> I have a...
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    A big thanks!

    After reading up, and many annoying questions, i've finally learned a lot about my Bayliner Bowrider with the Force 125. <br /> <br /> I just want to say thanks to all of those whom helped me through, whether it be with questions about rebuilding the carbs, all the way to impeller...
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    Installing tow rope hitch...

    Not sure if that's what it's called, BUT.... I need to put a hook on the back of my 1985 Bayliner o/b (Force 125) Is it hard to do? Where would I install it? It's got the outboard motor right in the middle so I can't put it in the middle. Is there a triangle rope deal I can buy so I can hook...
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    Rebuild Carbs...

    Well I ordered the carb kits for my 1985 Force 125. It's got 2 carbs, as you all may know. I have the manual, and it seems like it should take me step by step, but I thought i'd send a post to see if any of you all have any suggestions for me as I dig in to this important part of my boat...
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    Two questions...

    1985 Force 125 o/b. When I squeeze the primer ball enough, gas starts to leak out of the carbs, what does this signify? <br /><br />Also, I need a new tach (or so I think) i'm about ready to go check it out, but in the case I do need a new tach, where should I go about ordering one from? I...
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    Water Sealant

    Have an 85 Bayliner Capri. The storage underneath the deck, that you can lift up, the edge that is right next to the drivers seat has rotted. I cut out the rotted part, and am about ready to install the new wood. Although, I need to water seal it. I have treated greenwood already. I have...
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    Adding tow rope mount...

    1985 Bayliner Capri Force 125. I was told by the shops that it would cost around $100 to install a tow rope mount on to my boat. Does anyone know if it is an easy thing to do, or would it just be better to go and spend the money on it? I have an outboard motor, so there is no place to put it...
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    WOT testing, where/how

    Boat is almost ready to be run regularly. I need to test the WOT so I can tune the carburators properly. I know I have to test it in the water, but should I keep it in nuetral and put it in WOT or drive it around while in gear? Or tie it to a dock or something? I'm not quite sure what to do...
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    Impeller replacement problems

    Replaced the impeller on my 1985 Force 125 motor. Read instruction manual thouroughly, but noticed there was no impeller pin with the old one I took out. So I put the new one in, without a pin, and now I don't get any water coming out the "water exhaust" I believe it's because of the lack of...
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