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I just recently purchased a Mercury 150XL SWB (Ot931223). I upgraded from a force motor. The force motor i had there was a clymer manual for it with very detailed instructions on torque specs and routine maintenance. I tried to find another clymer manual for this one...
Good evening everyone! It’s been awhile this forum has changed up a bit. Couldn’t find my old threads so I’m here to post another question about my old force. I apologize in advanced if this has already been answered in previous threads. I’ve been having issues with the carbs flooding and...
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Im currently working on a 1988 force 125 outboard. The carbs have been leaking fuel since the first day I purchased it. So far I’ve purchased the rebuild kit and installed it (gaskets and new needle). I also adjusted the floats. The carbs still leak though. The only problem...
I’m sorry if this has been answered before. So I’m working on my 1988 125hp force motor again (Model # 1251X8C) And I noticed one spark plug boot was falling apart. I ordered and OEM boot kit and cut the old boot off. What I came across is this (pic one). The “connector” is removable (pic 2)...
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I read the forum by Frank in regards to synchronizing timing with carbs but im still a little lost. I’m at the “Adjust timing to 30 degrees before top dead center at full throttle” part. How exactly do I do that? Do I need special tools besides a timing light? Any info you...
First time posting so forgive me if this question or topic has already been asked. I have a 1988 Force 125hp 2 stroke model #1251X8C. Yesterday I noticed water leaking into motor leg from the rubber exhaust boot. So today I removed motor leg cover to check it out and inside of the motor leg was...
