I am having a problem with my 1988 Force 125 model# 1251X8A. When shifting from forward to reverse the motor often dies. This makes for a fun time at the dock and loading ramp. I then have a terrible time getting it restarted. It starts like it is flooded. I searched for posts with similar...
I have a 1988 Force 125 model# 1251X8A. I am looking for a new/used choke. Does anyone know where I can pick one up? I live in Salt Lake city, Utah but will get it anywhere I can.<br /><br />Thanks
How do you adjust the idle on a Force 125? My motor is idling at 600 RPMs. Every time I put the motor in gear the motor quits. Shouldn't it idle about 800 RPMs?<br /><br />The motor is 1988 Force 125 model # 1251X8A. <br /><br />Thanks
I just took my boat out today and wasn't able to get it into gear. I took the boat out two weeks ago and it was working fine. Also it seams that I was able to rev the engine more than I normally could. What could cause this problem? The motor is a 1988 Force 125 model# 1251X8A.
I have a 1988 Bayliner Capri that has the Star Wars gauges. I would like to replace them with an updated set of gauges. The problem is the hole that is in my dash is very large compared to the gauges I would want to replace them with. Does anyone know where I could get a reducer ring or a...
I have a 1988 Force 125 with a choke solenoid that will only work after the engine has warmed up. I have to manually close the butterflies to get the engine to start. (hard to do if I am all alone in the boat)If I run the engine for a while and then shut her down I am able to restart the...
I have a 1988 Force 125 (1251X8A). The motor is on a 19 Bayliner Capri open bow. I have two props one is a 14X13 and the other is a 13.5X17. I only get 4500RMPs with the 14X13 prop with a top speed of 25MPh by my boat speedo. With the 13.5X17 prop with WOT my RPMs are 3900 with a top speed of...
I have several problems with a 1988 Force 125 that I have just purchased. I am only able to run at 4500 rpms. The motor is on a 19 Bayliner Capri open bow. The 1988 Force 125 is a 1251X8A. I have ony been able to get it up to about 25 MPH by the boat speedo. I do not have much information...
