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  1. Bustedknuckle84

    Help removing steering wheel on rack and pinion setup

    I was trying to remove the nut in the picture below, however; the bolt got just keeps spining. i need to get to the other side of the steering wheel. How do i remove the steering wheel on the boat in the signature.
  2. Bustedknuckle84

    Can you sheild wires to prevent electircal noise?

    I have googled several thing and cant come up with an answer. I have electric noise at idle that shows up on my fishfinder. Is there a way to add isulation or sheilding to the wire to help prevent electrical noise?
  3. Bustedknuckle84

    Low WOT Rpms around 4800 manual states 5250 on 98 force 120hp

    I was getting more rpms, will weight affect the rpms? What should i look for? The motor sounds like its running pretty normal.
  4. Bustedknuckle84

    Any Lowrance DSI 5 Users out there?

    So i recently discovered that this unit doesnt have a fishid or fish alarm on it. Never heard of a fishfinder that doesnt beep when it finds a fish. :facepalm: How are you guys identifing fish what color scheme are yall using? The lowarance guy said look for dots, the bigger the dot the bigger...
  5. Bustedknuckle84

    98 120hp force sometimes dies going in reverse

    For some reason i didn't look at the rpms @ idle in water. So thats unknown at this point. Idle rpms with muffs on is around 850. Manual says 750 is idle in water. Does anyone know what idle should be with muffs on? or why im dieing sometimes when I give it just little gas in reverse? -WOT- is...
  6. Bustedknuckle84

    Need Help to identify rubber piece that came off boat

    In the picture their are red boxes of the rubber looks like tubing that goes completely around the boat and acts like a guard. What exactly is it called? Where can i buy? Whats a cheap replacement for it. I just looks like a think rubber tubing.
  7. Bustedknuckle84

    Bayliner Trophy Lowrance transducer mounting issues

    Re: Bayliner Trophy Lowrance transducer mounting issues my picture is crappy i agree i will try to get better ones soon, but if you look at this next one, you see my issue is any more right and it will hit the bunk, but would the yellow circle be the next possible spot to mount? to be honest...
  8. Bustedknuckle84

    Bayliner Trophy Lowrance transducer mounting issues

    I have a 20' 98 Bayliner cuddy cabin trophy with a 98 force 120 hp motor. Problem: when throttle applied my fishfinder screen gets scrambled and has interfernce bad when idling and super low speed i do get alot better readings. pic is attached, can anyone give any advice? or pictures of their...
  9. Bustedknuckle84

    Force Motor wants to die after cold start

    Takes acouple tries to start on cold motor, but once it starts with about 50% throttle motor still dies out. Then when starting again it will finally run. Warm starts are pretty good though. Is this normal? Fuel pump changed this year, new fuel/water filter added, plugs are newer. any suggestions?
  10. Bustedknuckle84

    Stiletto Advantage 2 on a 98 force 120 hp ?

    1)Can this Stiletto Advantage 2 prop fit my 1998 Force 120hp motor? 2) How can i contact the manufacture of Stiletto? 3) Which hub kit will i need? Here are my specs Manufacturer: Force Horsepower: 120 HP Years: 1995 & Newer Model: Mercury 4-? Gearcase Outboard Specs: Thru Hub Exhaust &...
  11. Bustedknuckle84

    Just named my first boat... Just wanted to share a pic...

    I do alot of my work myself on cars, house projects, and now this boat... I have burned, cut, and busted my knuckles many times so figured hey why not name my boat after my work. :D
  12. Bustedknuckle84

    Research on finding a ss prop for my 120hp force but no luck please help

    Have a 98 force 120hp and want to stick with a 17 pitch. Will ALL 17p 13 1/4 diameter 15 spline prop work for this motor? :facepalm: <---headache
  13. Bustedknuckle84

    COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair

    Re: COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair a look before painting over it The Finished Project Painted Flat Black Works Great
  14. Bustedknuckle84

    COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair

    Re: COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair Tampering off the front of the 2 pieces Finished tampering bolted down Jb Cold welded into place Another look
  15. Bustedknuckle84

    COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair

    Re: COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair More fitting but have to accomidate for the ramp on the right side Another look Working on a way to curve the one side up Starting to fit into place
  16. Bustedknuckle84

    COMPLETED: Hole on Midsection Repair

    PROBLEM: While reinstalling lower unit i ended up forcing the lower unit to the midsection Closer look A look from within the midsection Start of the repair with thick piece of aluminum Fitting the 2 sections together
  17. Bustedknuckle84

    Lowrance Elite 5 DSI uploading coordinates question

    Upgrading my humminbird 161 to a lowrance elite 5 DSI, are there ways to upload lists of coordinates to this new fishfinder? I know the Elite 5 has a sd slot what is it used for?
  18. Bustedknuckle84

    Transducer location pics please participate

    I have a 20' 98 Bayliner cuddy cabin trophy with a 98 force 120 hp motor. Problem: when throttle applied my fishfinder screen gets scrambled and has interfernce bad but at super low speed i do get alot better readings. pic is attached, can anyone give any advice? or pictures of their...
  19. Bustedknuckle84

    Gps/Fishfinder combo recommendations

    I currently have the Humminbird 161 and seriously wanna destroy my transducer. I have mounted and adjusted that stupid thing a lot and have rooster tail and inaccurate depth readings with interference from motor. I ran the trans wire completely away from motor wiring and still no luck. I am...
  20. Bustedknuckle84

    MPH Gauge doesn't what should i problems should i look into...

    Last summer mph gauge worked, took the boat out this year and it stopped working. I haven't inspected it yet but what could cause mph gauge not to work? Boat is a 98 Bayliner trophy w/ 98 120hp force motor.
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