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    negative side of battery cables getting very hot

    I have a 1986 125 hp force . My problem is this . When i am starting motor the negative side of the battery gets very very hot .The cables aren`t to bad but the wing nut that holds my accessorie grounds gets to hot to even touch . I have been told there is a short somewhere but have traced all...
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    86 125 force stater probs

    My problem is when i first put boat in the water and go to start it the stater drags at first then turns over motor well. If motor does not start right away it then acts like the battery is dead. I have already purchased a brand new battery .I noticed when it does this that the ground cable gets...
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    in desperate need

    I recently purchased a 1986 trophy with a 125 force serial # 1258x6a. I didnt realize it but the cap for the tilt cylinder had about 6 holes in it someone had drilled and then covered with white caulk . As you can tell im new to the boating seen . I have seached and found that the head assy is...
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    using muffs

    I was curious if it is ok to idle for a extended period of time with the water muffs attached to my force 125 model 1258x6a . I notice alot of the water seeps out around the muffs . This is my first force so i just want to be sure im not gonna burn it up . I searched for directions on decarbing...
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    1986 force model 1258x6a

    does anybody know if the impeller is still available for this unit thanks
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    replacing motor

    I am looking at replacing my 1986 force 125 on a bayliner trophy with a saltwater motor . How can i tell what will fit with out having to replace all the cables and such. New around this forum any help will be appreciated
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    shaft size

    I was wondering how do i tell what shaft size my motor is . i am looking at replacing it do to lack of avail parts my model # is 1258x6a also what do i need to look for when i am looking for a replacement as far as cable hook ups and such any help will be appreciated
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    force model 1258x6 trim cylinder cap

    I purchased a 1986 force and been having bouncing probs . i need to rebuild the leaking tilt cylinder but did not notice that the previous owner had ruined the cap on the cylinder and covered it up with caulk. Does anyone know if this cap is available or where i might find one Thanks in...
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    whats the secret

    just wondering what the secret was to get a reply to a prob have posted twice and cant get any help
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    1986 force model 1258x6 bouncing

    OK Heres my dilemma . When i put boat in water and first take off it does a great job . My problem is when i get it maxxed out at full throttle the motor wants to bounce . Kinda sounds like you hit something and motor lifts about 1 inch . I can back off of the throttle to about 3/4 and it will...
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    1986 power tilt leaking cylinder

    my 1986 125 horse force bounces when i am at top speed but wont do this when at 3/4 throttle i have narrowed it down to a leaky trim cylinder which is not holding pressure on motor does this sound right if so how do i remove the cylinders and can i rebuild them myself newbie here all help...
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