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    87 Force 125 Fuel pump DIAPHRAM question.

    Hi, I picked up a fuel pump diaphragm kit and have a questions. The diaphram itself which is the solid black rubber type material is installed facing the engine and the gasket sits on top of it correct? I am only able to replace the removable reed gasket in the center that is held in by 2...
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    New problem just started - Force 125

    OK so long story short maybe. I have another post related to the water separator issue. My engine was starting on the first try pretty much after I replaced the head gasket a few months back. a few weeks ago I added an inline (glass) fuel filter and started having performance issues and restart...
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    New water separator = No start = dead battery

    engine - 87 Force 125 So I installed a new water separator the other day. I was able to get the engine started on land fine so I figured all was well, not. I took the boat to the lake today and put it in and had the bulb primed and could not get it to start. I took the boat out and headed to...
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    Water Seperator

    I purchased a water separator (Attwood) today. My question is pertaining to mounting. I have mounted the bracket against the bilge compartment where the filter and bracket faces rearward towards the transom, I blocked off the holes that point towards the tank/pump and attached the fuel line...
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    Ski Pole Attachment

    Hi, I have a ski pole (unkown brand name) I do not have the base for the ski pole or the eyes for the side poles that would attach to the top of the back portion of the boat or sides depending how you would install the pole. My question is for a 87 Bayline capri with a outboard. Could I...
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    In Line Fuel Filter Question

    Hey all, I decided to add an inline fuel filter between the engine and the tank for some added security. When I went out on Saturday I found it hard to get the engine started again after running WOT and pulling a tube and skiers. Does an in line fuel filter cause this type of issue where you...
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    Fiberglass over a painted area

    I have a restore thread goign but hope to get a fast response to this 1 question. I replaced a portion of the wood in the jump seat area and I painted it with an epoxy based paint to seal it, I was reading the sticky on fiberglassing and it looks like the wood should be bare when FB'g ? do i...
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    1987 Bayliner Capri 1900 Interior Restore

    Hi, Photos to come later this week. 1) Well I got a good deal a few weeks ago on a 87 Bayliner Capri 1900. I paid $500.00 for the boat, trailer with a Force 125 OB. The first thing I needed to do was get the engine running, less that 30 bucks for the new head gasket and some great advise in...
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    Rough estimate of yardage needed for Interior

    Hi, I have a 1987 Bayliner capri 1900 Bow rider I am replacing the upholstery on the bow seats, side rails and the read seats and back rest, I am getting new back to back seats (used) because they are cheaper than paying for someone to cover them, too much work to cover the back to backs I...
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    Best way to adjust speed control linkage Force 125

    Hey All Now that the head gasket is replaced and the engine runs I need to adjust the speed control linkage because the previous owner must have messed with the settings because the gasket was blown and they had no clue. I have followed the manual to line the cam markings up to the roller, I...
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    Bimini mounts 87 Bayliner Capri 1900

    Does someone have photos of the location where the hardware attaches to the port/starboard sides for the factory bimini top? I see no mounting hardware outside or inside, All I see on my boat is the hardware for the straps. Thanks!
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    OB Water testing question

    Hi, I want to test my OB 87 Force125, I have the water ears or whatever they are called but can I bucket test the engine using a large container and fill it up to the top of the lower half of the motor? I know I cant get the RPM's up because the water will be gone on the first ramp up of...
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    1987 Force 125 Question.

    Hi, I just bought a 87 Bayliner Capri /w a Force 125 OB. I did a Compression check today (not before buying the boat) it was only 500.00 for everything. The top 2 Cylinders have great compression 110 but the bottom 2 are very low in the 30's 60's, when I pulled the plugs I noticed that there...
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    New Bayliner owner/ HID and general questions

    Hi, I have jumped over from the Sunbird ranks to Bayliner. I bought a 87 19FT Capri Bowrider and wanted to see if I could get some info on this little diamond in the rough. What I know 18.7 Ft per the registration 125 OB Force It's a very clean boat with a custom trailer other than the...
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    Engine year identification

    This is what I gathered about my engine. AQ 125 A HIN on the boat is SB277009J485 when I bought the boat it was advertised as a 1986 Sunbird Fish and Ski but when I looked at the DNR registration is say's it is a 1984 and when I look at Sunbird Fish an Ski on the Sunbird forum they 177 model...
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    question for a friend - 1989 4.3 Mercruiser V6 175hp Thunderbolt Ignition No Spark

    Recently replaced coil due to no spark boat ran for 3min and cut off and will not to start again, it turns over just will not engage to start. Checked for spark from coil, no spark again. What is the correct wiring of coil? Currently both purple wires are to + and both gray wires are to -. Is...
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    Bad Saturday :-( Need some help

    Ok so I was on the lake and I ended up having to tow a friend back to shore which was fine and I thought Karma was in my favor for the day until a floating rope got caught in my prop (very dark did not see it) and also a utility knife fell between my dual battery setup at which point I noticed...
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    What engine do I have

    I know it is a volvo 4Cyl but other than that I know nothing. AQ 125 A I get 250 RPM WOT or 2500 if I had a RPM meter in 1k's can I get more out of this engine or is that it? 2500 RPM's @ 35-37 mph WOT
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    Carb Question for Don or another vet

    I have a 84 Sunbird fish$ski with a Volvo 3.0 Stern Drive and Out Drive (White outdrive) I beleive this to be eaither a timing or Carb adjustment issue (have not checked timing yet) When I start her up she runs fine but if I give a little throttle she seems to starve for fuel and bogs down and...
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    Reverse lifts my outdrive above the water line

    When I put my Sunbird into reverse it is very hard and take alot of force and while doing this my outdrive comes up out of the water. Forward works just fine. Any suggestions? Volvo 270 Outdrive
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