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  1. BobList

    125 hp, interesting observation

    After repairing loose wiring last week, I'm more that happy with the performance of my engine.. however, today I felt it was just a little bit lower rpms at full throttle than normal. (tach broke, don't know numbers) Now, was it because it was windy/choppy on the river?... anyway, it sorta...
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    Force missfire

    After playing with this thing over and over, I thought that yesterday, I had fixed my bogging and rough running problems. I had been playing with fuel bulbs, cleaning and adjusting carbs, etc., only to have the next time out on the water, she'd run great, then bog. Repeat this all day long. So...
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    Cajun wiring diagram

    Re: Cajun wiring diagram they are under the engine cowl, frt passenger side of the motor
  4. BobList

    Cheap Ring Compressor

    Hey, a quick way to install the piston in the bore without buying a ring compressor, is to just get an automotive hose clamp about 3.5-4.5" in diameter. Place it over the rings on the piston, make sure it is square to the top of the piston, snug it up with a screwdriver, verify it is sitting...
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    1988 Force 125 hp OB piston ring orientation

    Hi. I'm installing rings on this engine, and the new Sierra ring pack has one beveled ring, and one flat ring. Clymer's says bevels point up on EACH ring. the OLD rings look flat. ( Both of them on each piston). Is this a parts improvement? If so, does the beveled, or flat ring go on the top...
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    Aftermarket parts quality?

    I am shopping for a piston and rings for my 88 Force 125. I called the Marina a few miles down the road, and asked about price and availability. They quoted me more than double for everything involved compared to the prices here on Iboats. I asked about the brand names, and he said they refuse...
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    Fuel Pump diaphram

    1988 Force 125 I've been having wot troubles lately, and after draining and cleaning the fuel tank out ( debris), the problem is better, but still there. I inspected the diaphram in my pump when I cleaned the load of dirt out of the screen, and although there are no tears or holes, the...
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    Kill switch basics..

    Hey guys, took my *new to me* boat out for the first time yesterday, 17' '88Cajun Espirit, 125 Force on the back. Puttered a bit, made sure everything works ok, engine fires up every time, all that. I was just puttering along, and yanked the kill switch to test it. It stayed running, and I...
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