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  1. J

    rewiring boat

    Hey,<br />I hate to post twice in a row, but as I was getting ready to take the boat out last night, I noticed my bilge pump was not working. When I tried other switches on the helm the aerator pump did not work, no lights, etc. I found one blown fuse and replaced it, bilge pump works, nothing...
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    rewiring boat

    Hey,<br />I hate to post twice in a row, but as I was getting ready to take the boat out last night, I noticed my bilge pump was not working. When I tried other switches on the helm the aerator pump did not work, no lights, etc. I found one blown fuse and replaced it, bilge pump works, nothing...
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    Starting '87 125

    Hey Guys,<br />We took the boat out today and it ran OK. ('87 VIP Fish and Ski w/ 125 Force) However I had to crank it a lot before it would start, and after fishing, starting, fishing, starting, the battery would not turn the motor over fast enough to start. So could the battery (unknown age)...
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    Carbs, I think?

    I have a 1987 VIP 17 ft Fish and Ski pushed by a 1987 125 hp Force. The motor has always seemed to run pretty well for what we needed although never above about 4300 rpm wot with a 19 p prop and just me in the boat. It pulls a skier but could not get a wakeboarder up a few weekends ago. I found...
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    Stiff Copper Wire

    A week or so ago I had to buy a new battery for my trolling motor and thought I would neaten up the battery well. I got all the wires hooked up and had a pair (+ & -)of wires left over. These were stiff copper cables (unlike the rest of the wiring) about the size of your computer mouse cable...
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    Stiff Copper Wire

    A week or so ago I had to buy a new battery for my trolling motor and thought I would neaten up the battery well. I got all the wires hooked up and had a pair (+ & -)of wires left over. These were stiff copper cables (unlike the rest of the wiring) about the size of your computer mouse cable...
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    Force Outboard Service Manual 3874

    Does anyone know what this manual covers (i.e. "factory service manual" or "from years 19xx to 19xx")? It is supposed to cover the higher hp motors, 70 to 150 I think. The "3874" makes me think it may be an OEM manual. Any info would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Comprop

    Has anyone used a Comprop (composition prop)? They are less expensive and are supposed to break with hard impact so as to not damage the motor. For my application they make a four blade prop. I currently run a 19 p three blade and run about 4800 wot. How would a four blade 19 work compared to a...
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    Muff

    I was going to start my boat in the drive tonight and busted my muffs by trying to fit them on the water intake on my '87 Force 125. The housing where the intake is located is obviously too big for the regular attwood muffs. Is there a different brand or kind to use on these motors?<br /><br...
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    Hey Bryan Cox

    Bryan a couple days ago you wrote a thread in a post on a '85 Force 125. In your thread you posted something about adjusting the springs behind the wires to correct stalling at idle speed. If I understood the post and this is what you were talking about would you please elaborate here so I and...
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    Optimum trim

    I have a '87 VIP 17' Fish and Ski w/ a '87 Force 125 w/ a 19 pitch prop. Motor seems to run good (save the docking etc.). We use it to fish and the kids like to tube and ski, so we ask a lot of the boat and motor. I have noticed that when getting out of the hole, I get on plane quicker with the...
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    Tilt/Trim Relay

    Can both (up & down) relays have intermitent problems or do they just die altogether? Fixing the leak down problem yesterday motor would go up OK but not down, had my daughter toggle the switch and I tapped the relay and down it went. Then same with the up. When I tapped on the relay it worked...
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    Tilt/Trim fluid

    Hope everyone is enjoying Memorial Day. I fixed :D (Oh happy day) my tilt/trim leaking down problem with a $.39 O-ring from NAPA. When I removed the check valve from the motor SOME of the fluid leaked out of course. The fluid was almost clear. My question is do I refill with dextron II like I...
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    Seloc or Clymer

    Do these manuals cover the same material? Which has better 1987 Force 125hp information?<br /><br />Thanks,
  15. J

    Seloc or Clymer

    Do these manuals cover the same material? Which has better 1987 Force 125hp information?<br /><br />Thanks,
  16. J

    Vert Glass

    Has anyone ever used Vert Glass (I think) clear coat restorer? Is it as good as they say? Hard to use? Thanks
  17. J

    Similar to rickbasser's question

    I want to locate a tilt switch at the bow of my boat beside the t/m plug-in. Can I use any switch that has an up and down toggle and a position in the middle and wire it to the wires coming from the switch on the throttle handle?<br />1987 VIP F/S, 1987 Force 125 hp<br />Thanks,
  18. J

    Force dies at idle

    Hello All,<br />Long time reader, first time poster.<br />I have a 1987 Force 125 hp on a 1987 VIP f/s that I bought last year. Had it looked over last year and everything checked out. I noticed a little cold-naturedness but not too bad. Had it out last Sat. It wanted to die when at idle and...
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