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    Fuel gauge always says full. Which variable resistor/potentiometer?

    I have a 0-190 ohm fuel sender in my tank and a corresponding 0-190 ohm fuel gauge however, it only ever says full (and if I'm lucky, 3/4 full means I'm almost empty). Cable length is around 3.5m of 1mm (1yr old). What size potentiometer/variable resistor do i need in order to get this reading...
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    BTV Bayliner Single Axle Trailer - Over-run / Inertia Brakes?

    I have a Bayliner Capri which now lives it's life on the South Coast in the UK. Its trailer is your good old fashioned American curved galvanised single axle. It has lived down my sideway for some time now because in the UK, trailers over 750kg gross weight have to have an...
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    Experience of Turning Point props? Prop failures?

    So, I was looking to see if anyone can share some experience of Turning Point propellers. I notice they're not really available in the UK anymore. The reason I ask is because I've had 2 propellers fail in 2 years - both times a blade has broken clean off. The first time I thought I'd hit...
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    Power Trim Service? - Force 120HP 1999

    Hi All, I'm putting my order into Crowley to be shipped to the UK, ready for winter maintenance. One thing I haven't touched since I've owned the boat is the power trim (and I also don't have any problems). I'm making the assumption it's not been touched in many years. Are there any service...
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    Flush Port Install - 1999 Force 120hp

    Hi, Looking for feedback on how i propose to install a flush port on my outboard, to improve the approach. Objective: To have a quick-flush port installed on the engine and, to be able to flush with the engine switched off. Option: Install a port in the lower engine cowl, for reverse...
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    Revs fluctuating at WOT - 1999 Force 120hp

    Normally my engine runs faultlessly and, the last time I used it back in June was absolutely fine. When I used it last weekend, the engine started fine as normal and, ran fine as normal, up to about 4,700RPM. It was happy sitting there steady, with no issues at all. However, when I pushed it...
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    Outboard trying to turn right

    Hi, I've got new Teleflex steering on my boat, which I fitted in the winter, ready for the new season. I've also recently had to change prop, as a result of damage caused by a bit of driftwood. The challenge I'm having is that if even take my hand off the wheel for even one second, the wheel...
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    American US Trailer Conversion to EU Standard - Hints/Tips?

    Hi All, My boat was imported around 5 years ago from Florida to the UK and, came with the original American trailer. The American trailers are rather cool, it's a fully galvanised trailer, very sturdy and has suspension, which isn't common on British trailers. I'm looking to do the trailer...
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    Mercury L5 Gearbox Install - Clutch Alignment

    The lower unit has been re-installed in forward gear with the shift rod in forward gear (fully rotated clockwise) and, with the remote in forward gear. The remote is moving normally between forward, neutral and reverse and I can also see the shift rod on the lower unit moving accordingly so...
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    Mercury L5 Cam Shift Control Orientation

    Have just completed the re-build on a Mercury L5 lower unit. One item I wasn't able to get a photo of was the orientation of the cam-shift control (Part number 850307), Sat at the bottom of the splined control rod. Re-assembling the gearbox, I have made the assumption that the correct...
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    SUPER STIFF Steering Cable - Can it be salvaged or, time for a new one?

    I've got a 2000 registered Bayliner Capri, with a Mercury Force 120hp outboard. On the configuration on my boat, the rear steps do not allow sufficient space to remove the cable from the tilt tube so, i used my multi-tool to cut a small hole in the GRP, to allow me to fully remove the cable (as...
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    What does this symbol mean in manuals/parts catalogues?

    Hi, I've seen this symbol in several manuals and parts catalogues by several manufacturers also. Searching it on Google couldn't recognise the image. It's used where there is an oil/water seal and I presume it identifies the orientation of the seal. However, what identifies what in the...
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    Tips? Completely stuck bearing carrier 1999 Force 120HP

    Any tips on how to get a completely stuck bearing carrier out? I tried following everything the manual says however, 2 of these haven't worked. So far, I have tried: - penetrating oil - hammering the ears, as instructed by the manual - using a Gear puller - heating with a hairdryer - hammering...
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    1999 Force 120HP Water Cooling Options

    Hi All, Got my boat out the water for a good amount of inter maintenance and upgrades (including doing a full re-wire). I have a question as to what options I have regarding the cooling system. My engine is one of the last ever made, in the last ever batch of the Force engines. As part of the...
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    2000 Force 120 OB - Propeller Recommendations

    Hi All, Took a hit to the current Ali prop on my OB today. I have always said I will replace it with a stainless, when the ali has had it. So, recommendations on prop size and pitch? 2000 (I know they stopped manufacturing in, 1999 but, mine is stamped 2000) Force 120hp outboard The boat is...
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    Cobra H125 Handheld VHF Issues - Shall I Chuck it?

    Hi All, I have a Cobra H125 as a spare VHF (which isn't one I bought) and gave it a comms check today. I'm UK based. For some reason, it's not transmitting or receiving on certain channels and I cannot understand why. I tested against my HX300E (my main radio) and a local marina. Testing...
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    Mercury Force 120 2000 - Best Way to Flush in water?

    Hi All, What's the best way to flush my Mercury 120 2000 in a Marina (the boat is in the water)? Tilting the engine and using the muffs or, is there a flush port somewhere on the engine I can plug the hose onto? I have (and can't find one) no owner's manual for this engine so, it makes tasks...
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    Mercury Force 120 2000 - Correct Cold Start?

    Hi All, I was wondering if someone can help illude me to the correct starting procedure for a 2000 Mercury Force 120? What I'm trying to do: 1. Lower engine 2. Squeeze bulb 3. Throttle forward and to neutral a few times 4. Turn ignition on 5. Push in button and advance throttle lever to high...
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