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    1984 Force 125 Carb Sync

    I feel stupid becasue I have the seloc book and I've read it several times but I just can't seem to get this right. Is there any decent documentation that explains exactly how to sync up the carbs on a 1984 - 125? I've cleaned the carbs and replaced the needle valves, I've followed the...
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    1990 OMC 4.3 V6 noisy bearing

    I went looking at a possible boat purchase today, a 1990 Chris Craft 198 Cuddy with a 4.3 V6 OMC setup.<br /><br />The boat was in ok condition overall but there was an issue or two. The gaugues weren't working but that wasn't too bad, I'm pretty good machanically. The big question is the...
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    84 Bayliner Capri Updates

    I've been distracted for a bit but I'm finally working on the Capri again... With any luck it will be finished by end of July.<br /><br />Updated pictures on share a project.
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    Replacement fuel tank source

    Greeetings,<br /><br />I'm re-building my 18' Bayliner Capri and while I have the fuel tank out, I thought I would replace it. I've had problems with water making it's way into the tank but no fuel leaking out that I can tell. <br /><br />I went to Overtons and a few other suppliers but I...
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    And so it begins...

    I'm finally re-doing the floor an my 84 bayliner capri bowrider.<br /><br />I hope to have a web site set up with pictures soon.<br /><br />The carpet is out and all that seems to be left of the floor is plywood particles, the stringers and transom seem to be in good shape. It looked as if at...
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    Synchronizing Carbs

    Does anyone know the proper way to align the throttle plates on a force 125 with dual carbs?<br /><br />I have the book, just wanted to get some insight before I get home and am able to read it :-)<br /><br />Any documentation would be appreciated!<br /><br />Jeff
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    Back on the water

    After a few weeks of issues, I got back on the lake last night. My 84 Force 125 had no power above an idle. Turns out a pinched wire behind the power pack had lost it's insulation and was grounding against the block.<br /><br />I fooled with a lot of stuff to figure that out and while it...
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    Diagnosing Force Electronics

    I learned a few new things this week and I thought I would share some of the experience.<br /><br />My 84 force 124 developed a misfire above idle. The faster you go, the worse the misfire. At first I thought is was fuel and I switched to a portable tank but the problem persisted. <br /><br...
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    WTB: Spare coil for a force 125

    I was doing some detective work to figure out why my motor was misfiring above an idle and when I pulled apart the connector between the power pack and one of the coils, I found that someone had hacked it up. The work around had caused a gap that the AC couldn't jump accross and the engine...
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    Lower Unit ussues

    well, now I'm really sad. Had a beautiful afternoon off of work yesterday and payback is a bear!<br /><br />looks like I hit something under the surface of the water, I don't remember anything specific but take a look at the pictures.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br...
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