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    Tilt Leak Down 1989 Force 125

    Did the leak down test and found tilt cylinder held for two days. So, removed valve body, blew the spool valves out (no problem getting them out except c-clip went flying out while removing, found it 2 hours later). The spool valves were EXTREMELY tight to get apart with the panel pliers..first...
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    Best Way to Install Hour Meter for 125 Outboard

    I'm curious on best way to install an hour meter... 1989 Bayliner Cuddy w/125 Force
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    Shift Rod Adjustment

    New shift rod installed in 125HP Force LU. Is there an adjustment length required, like 4 turns out? Or something like that?
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    Lower Unit Question

    125HP, There is a small hole (approx 1/8 diameter) in the casting in the front leading edge just about half way between the torpedo and cavation plate. The very front edge and I can shove a piece of wire in about 2 inches +/-.Its not a fill,vent, screw hole....just a hole about the diameter of...
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    Buzzer at first start-up of the year

    Got the boat out after setting all winter (some days below zero this winter). New fuel filter, fuel pump diaphragm, tested overheat buzzer, just a few maintenance items. Dropped it in the tank, fired right up.......all is well, pumping water out the tell tale, sounds good! Then, after about 5...
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    Fuel Pump Diaphragm

    Hey guys, can someone give me a part # and supplier for the "correct" fuel pump diaphragm 1988 125HP? I ordered one last year but when it arrived, it was not the same as the old one. (super thin and flimsy, the old one is tough and course texture. I never even installed the new one. Looked like...
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    Pop...Goes The Flywheel!

    Yep, popped right off. Was expecting a fight but turned out it was a piece of cake. Used this stuff (Aerokroil). Not for retail sale. Industrial use only.... It made it in there, applied a little heat, a couple wacks with a 3lb and presto! I borrowed the stuff from a mechanic at work. I have...
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    Replace Piston Force 1251X9D

    Re: Replace Piston Force 1251X9D The crack is where the JB Weld is seen. It may have cracked further down into the intake side where it cannot be seen.
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    Replace Piston Force 1251X9D

    Re: Replace Piston Force 1251X9D Trying to attach pictures of the top of the piston showing damage.
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    Replace Piston Force 1251X9D

    Well, time to crap or get off the pot, bite the bullet, take the dive and get started on "trying" to replace the bottom piston as was described in my ancient thread "Force 1251X9D Bottom Cylinder Issues". For those interested (the old post has been dormant for over 90 days) if I could find some...
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    QUICK, Gotta Know............

    Ok, got this possible deal on another outboard. I'm replacing 125hp Force on a 89 Bayliner Cuddy 19.5' with a 2002 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke. Questions; Will the 90 push my Bayliner just as good as the Force 125? I don't want to be disappointed with under-power. I mostly just cruise, pull a tube...
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    Possible Re-Power

    I'm thinking of swapping out 125 Force for another (Mercury) brand ourboard on a 1989 Bayliner Cuddy 19'. Can someone answer the following questions? 1. What Mercury motors (if any) will mate to the Force controls, steering, wiring? 2. What is the shaft length for my 125hp (1251X9D)? 3. What...
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    Force 1251X9D Bottom Cylinder Issues

    History; compression thru all four cylinders has been ok and the motor ran fine. Now, was on the water and engine started missing at low speed and cut off. Took home and ran compression top to bottom 135, 138, 132, 60. Bottom plug looks "cleaner" than other three. Shot oil in low cylinder and...
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    5500 RPM, No Problems?

    1989 125HP If I can get 5500 RPM WOT anytime I want, I assume I have no engine problems correct? The reason I ask is my bottom plug is always a little cleaner than the other 3. If #4 cylinder is not firing strongly, I wouldn't be able to get the 5500 RPM (seems to me). Time to start thinking...
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    What Year Lower Unit

    I have a 1989 125HP Force power head, for sure. But, when I ordered a new impeller and pump housing, I found out I have a different lower unit as you can see the different pump housings. The 1989 I ordered is on the left, but what I have is on the right. (see attach pic) I think I actually have...
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