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    Compression Test. 1999 120

    I did a compression test on my 1999 120. I couldn't find what the compresion should be in SELOC, but for some reason i have 140 in my head. Anyway how long should the cylinders hold pressure? a few of my cylinders lost pressure pretty fast once i stopped cranking. They all registered about 150...
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    1999 Force 120...Shifting issue

    I just replaced my impeller. (my first time). While the lower unit was off i believe somehow it got shifted out of forward gear. the maual says to shift motor into forward gear before dropping unit which i did. when i put the unit back on I only had forward gear, even when i shifted in reverse...
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    Oil seals in Water Pump base: 1999, 120

    I was wondering if anyone knew when, and whether to change the oil seals in the water pump base? There is an upper and lower seal. Mine look fine seemed plyable and spring inside didn't look strecthed. Where the drive shaft "flares out" at the end there was eveidence of water, a little calcium...
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    1999 120, Dropping lower unit

    Is this a one man job? I am wondering the weight of the unit? can one averaged sized guy take it off himself to change the impeller, or should I get and extra set of hands? IF any one has any other helpful hints for a first timer I would appreciate it.
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    1999 Force 120, Water pump kit Part Number

    Seems like every website has got a different part number and kit for a 99 120...I havent taken mine apart yet to be able to recognize it when i see it. Does anyone know the part number I should be looking for? SELOC isn't any help when it comes to part numbers. Thanks.
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    1999 Force 120 prop question

    Hello all. I am new to boat ownership, and iboats. I have a 1999 Force 120, and am wondering about buying a prop. my buddy has a 13.25" 20 pitch stainless and I am wondering if it is worth the money. I want a new prop for a better hole shot. I am running about 4300 RPM's at WOT with a 13.25 i...
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    Force 120, Are the 130 degree and the 118 degree thermostats interchangable?

    I have a '99 Force 120 that the heat alarm sounds when traveling at low RPM's in wakeless zones. I have read other posts, and I am going to try replacing my thermistat. I removed the 130, wonder if a cooler one might be something to try. Water seems to flow well at higher RPM's and have never...
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