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    Force parts from Philadelphia

    Hi to you all from cold Finland!<br /><br />Spring starts to feel even in here and soon it´s time to get busy with the boat. I got to know a nice couple from Philadelphia while they were visiting a friend of mine last week. I´m in need of the hydraulic unit for trim and now I´m asking you is...
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    Force 120hp 1992 charging problem

    Hi folks!<br /><br />Greetings from the summer of Finland, this time is truly magical..<br /><br />I have a problem with my alternator, dunno if this is the correct word for it, but here is the story:<br /><br />On idle speed I measured the voltage from the battery poles and it indicated 14,2...
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    Need a little help

    What is the difference between Bayliner 1970 and 1950 1952? I have a 1989 Bayliner 1970 capri bowrider and I´m in need of boatcover. The cover that I´m seeking for comes from windscreen to the boats tail. If I manage to get a cover for 1950 could it possibly fit to my boat?<br /><br />These...
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    wiring diagram bayliner 1970 capri -89

    Hi folks!<br /><br />Can you tell me were I can find wiring diagram for the boat in topic? If someone of you knows a place on the www, I would be very happy! Got a light problem, front light (green/red) is very bright, switch in off position. When the switch is in "on" position the front light...
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    used trim system

    Hello to you all!<br /><br />One guy offered me a full trim/tilt system with pump and all. The trim was originally in a 1995 force 70hp. Am I able to fit it in 1992 120hp force without making any changes? My own trim is in quite bad condition, once you fix one place, some other place is torn...
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    120 1992 trim threads

    hey folks!<br /><br />Anyone ever tried to fix threads of tilt pump? Had to change the trim pipe that goes from pump to trim cylinder. When disconnecting from the pump the thread came along the pipe, the owner prior to me had glued the pipe.. Any suggestions, help is needed..<br /><br />-Jaba-
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    tach wiring (again)

    Still wondering the tach wirings.. Should I connect the tach pulse to purple or grey wire on engine? I was almost certain that it is the grey one but started hesitate. So, which is the right one?<br /><br />-Jaba-
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    Tachometer wiring

    Hi to you all!<br /><br />I´m planning to assembly a tachometer for my boat. The engine is 120hp 1992 Force. There are two cables that say they are ment for tachometer, grey and purple. If I go to store and get a tach that has three places to wire current, ground, and tach pulse do I get the...
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    gasoline meter

    Hi folks!<br /><br />Need a little help.. I have an old bayliner boat (-89) with faria made gasoline meter. The old one is burned and now I have a new one with the same make and connections. Noticed a little text in meter and it goes something like this: "Not for use in a personal watercraft...
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    Testing compression

    Finally I got the meter for testing compression.. My boat has a "deadmans" switch on dashboard. Functions so that if you are hooked to it and drop to water etc. the engine stops. When I check the compressions do I need to ground the sparkleads, or is it ok to test them when the switch is of...
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    Battery attaching

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1989 bayliner and Im going to fasten the battery. The battery box is under the rear seat. Any advices on how to fasten the straps that keep the battery still? If with screws, should I drill a hole before fitting the screws?<br /><br />Just bored of thinking that the...
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    carb problems 120hp force 1992

    Spring is finally here.. Opened my engine cover for the first time in months and noticed the following: The bowls under the carbs have a drop of really oily gas under them. The bowls have a srew at the bottom. Suppose this is for draining, right? Is it possible that the left overs from summer...
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    Engine attaching

    Hi Folks!<br /><br />Need a little help from you.. Ihave a bayliner -89 with 120hp outboard motor. The engine is currently attached straight to boats tail (?) with no extra support. Just 4 bolts straight trough the tail. Is this OK or should I assemble a aluminium or steel plate between the...
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    force 120 1992 head gasket

    Hello to you all!<br /><br />Im planning to change head gasket to my engine. What gasket(s) do I need beside the head gasket?<br /><br />Is it difficult to change and do you consider wise to change head bolts? what is the torque for head bolts? :eek: <br /><br />Thank you for your answers.
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    force 120hp 1992

    Hello to you all from cold finland. Posted a topic a few months a go with the subject "oily water" Many thanks to Force01 & the marine doctor for answers. So, now my problems are following:<br /><br />Changed sparkplugs at the end of the season and drove with them for about 3 hours. I checked...
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