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    Engine quit wont restart

    Hi guys have a 88 125 force took the boat to the dock started up no problem . Since it was the start of the season let it idle for a bit left the dock took it easy everything seemed fine got up on plane np . Decided to idle for a few min engine stated to sound like it was missing then stalled...
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    Wanting to repower

    Hi guys been a while since I've posted but anyways currently I have a 87 bayliner 18 ft fish and ski powered with 125 hp force with a crack in the head it so i came across a 1999 120 hp force. Can any one tell me what is compatable . Can i use the controls or guages ? I also wonder how close...
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    Stator testing

    Hi guys I own a 1988 125 hp force and have a spare stator ,I'm sure this has been asked ,is there a way I can test it as it's no installed? Thanks
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    What waterpump lubricant to use?

    Hi guys I'm installing a impeller on my 1988 125 hp force and my neighbour told me to use Vaseline for lube. I thought I read somewhere not to use it ,can someone verify ,Thanks
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    question about 125 hp waterflow

    Hi guys I have a question about waterflow in the force.I was testing my 88 125 in a bucket as I don't use the ears and noticed water coming from the bolts which hold the bottom end to the housing and not very much out of the pee hole .So I took the lower end off thinking maybe I didn't torque a...
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    got zapped

    Just a question,I have a 88 force 125 hp just installed a temperature guage had the motor running ,I touch the block with my hand and got zapped .Has anyone heard or done this before.By te way the motor is running kind of ruff
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    question about ring size

    Hi guys I have a 88 125 hp force queston on the size of rings to use.My compession is as follows #1 134 #2 50 #3 132 #4 131 .So the head gasket is new .I took off the head and checked the bores down near the exhaust ports #1 3.313 #2 3.321 #3 3.310 #4 3.320 .Can I get away with honing...
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    temperature guage wiring

    Hi guys I just purchased a used temperature guage for my 87 bayliner fish and ski with a 125 force on it.My question is , can I wire it from the orange wire on the motor or can I wire it from the buzzer.Also what wires go where on the back of the guage.Thanks
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    another battery question

    Hi guys ,I have an 87 bayliner f&s 18 ft with a 125 hp motor and in the process of purchasing new batteries .For the starter there 's two batteries but not sure which one to get, #1 is a 27 dc with 675 cca #2 is a 24 m with 800 cca .I have lots of room ,it's just a matter of putting it in .What...
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    Whats the difference l drive vs reg

    Can some one tell me the difference between a 89 125hp L drive head and a reg head and are they interchangeable with a reg midleg , Thanks
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    are 89 125 hp interchangeable with an 87

    Hi guys I have purchased a 89 125 head to put on my 87 lower .The head looks a little different though, the guy I bought it from said it would but I'm not sure, also are the parts interchangeable as it's basically a bare block .
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    125 hp 87 to 88 swap ?

    Hi guys ,I just purchased a 88 125 hp force to replace my 87 .My question is the lower unit is 25" and my 87 is a 20". Can I swap my 20" to the 88.I looks identicle except for the lower unit .Can anyone clarify for me ? Thanks in advance it's appreciated
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    power head swap

    Can someone tell me if I can swap a 87 125 hp powerhead for an 89? Thanks
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    Is A 86 powerhead compatable with a 87

    Hi I have a chance to get a 86 125 hp powerhead for my 87 .Are they compatable?
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    Ugg a cracked powerhead 125 hp

    Can anyone tell me where I might get another head It's for a 87 125 hp .I took it down to a welding shop they told me it couldn't be done it's a real bummer I'll tell ya. I let my brother in law winterize it and there must have been some water still in it.What yrs are compatable to fit I saw an...
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    looking for reed valves merc 115 hp

    Hi guys kind of new here , My question I have a chance to pick up a 115 merc I think it might be an early eighties (has dark and light thick grey strips with a thin red strip)Unfortunately it needs reed valves .Does any one know where I might find some and how much they may cost .Thanks
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    Problen , Oil in water tube?

    So I had black oil leaking out of the lower end of my 87 force 125hp where it buts up to the upper end.Taking the lower end off I discovered the water tube had oil all over it and the oil was dripping from the inside of the water tube.Could this be a seal prob ?or do I have to lift the whole...
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    Motor Guide Wireless Trolling Motor info ?

    Hi I'm interested in a 55lbThrust Motor Guide Wireless Trolling Motor used of coarse and can anyone give my any info on them? How does the foot peddle work and the key fob ,Is it recommended? I'm guessing it's a couple of yrs old anyway.Right now I have a motorguide energy 55lb thrust with the...
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    Question -head gasket size

    hi I have a 87 125 hp force and saw a gasket item number 27-f476529-4 . Now I checked on line and the number listed was 27-f476529-1.My question can the -4 gasket be used also? I believe my motor serial is 1254x7b
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    Battery question

    Hi I went into Wally world today to pick up a starter battery, I saw two batteries .One was a 27 -850n and the other was a 24 -1000n.My question is which is the better one?.Will the larger size last longer or does that really matter?I'd be buying it for a 125 hp force on a 18 ft bayliner.
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