what effect does a change in prop diameter have on choosing the right prop? is there a rule <br />of thumb like the 1" pitch equals 200 rpm for judging diameter? I ask all this because of advice <br />I am getting from local shops. I decided to switch from aluminum to stainless & started...
when you pump the bulb tight forcing fuel down the line does it stop at the fuel pump & start building pressure or does it <br />keep going to the carbs???
Im having trouble with some of my gauges. stock setup on a 1997 astro 1700 bass boat with a 1997 force 120<br />model h-120412td, late serial number. the trim gauge jumps erratically when trimming up or down, always ends up<br />being accurate but never moves in a smooth motion, sorta spikes up...
a few weeks ago I hit a log at a pretty low speed(maybe 15-20 mph) but fast enough to jar the motor pretty good.<br />on the way in the overheat siren went off & I shut her down & trailered her right then.I ran it on the hose for about<br />30 minutes the next day & it did fine.next time out it...
what is the best way to clean the oxidation off & restore the finish? the oxidation is just on the surface, not very deep at all.<br />only a few small spots in the creases of the outside of the boat.
just wondering if there would be a need to change diameter or pitch going from aluminm to stainless props.<br />Im running a 13 1/4 x 23 pitch aluminum now.RPM's are perfect & top speed is good too. really slow out of the hole though.<br />everyone keeps telling me that a stainless prop will fix...
1997 force 120 starts easily after launching.problem comes up after I run for at least 20 minutes & then stop & turn the motor<br />off for 20 or 30 minutes.when I go to restart the motor it acts really cold natured.I have been making sure the bulb is pumped.<br />sometimes even have to engage...
have a 1997 force 120 on a 17' astro bass boat.today I took it out fishing & after about 3 hours I decided<br />to head in for lunch.cranking battery was dead...when I first launched she fired off really quick as usual.no problem, <br />I switched my trolling battery & cranking battery out &...
ordered one from Merc for a '97 120 hp & they sent me one for a 40/50/75 hp motor.not sure which year<br />guessing somewhere around '96 or '97. the cover has it listed as the 90-120 manual & has a publication <br />date 1996.free to someone in need
doing the fluid change on the 97 force 120 sometime this week.is there somewhere online I can get the gaskets <br />for the fill & drain plugs?would gaskets from something else work?thanks
want to throw a new set of plugs in her but my manual hasnt got here yet & want to make sure the previous owner had the right ones.also what should the gap be?thanks
