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I hope this is not a stupid question. I have a 1988 125hp Force/Bayliner Serial # 2225, Model 1251X8C. I am looking at a new thermostat and some suppliers say "1988 all", others say there is a separate serial number for a "C" model.
Am I correct to assume the C at the end of my model number...
I have a 1986 Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke, F9.9SJ. I have to take an oilcan and squirt gas into the intake to get it to start. After that it goes into enrichment mode till the motor warms and then idles perfectly. High speed is not a problem and it will start first pull after this and possibly when cold...