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    Compression 1989 Force 125

    Just had my outboard winterized hope all was done correct, changed lower lube, saw some water then the lube was green, ran antifreeze into unit and oil in cylinders. My compression was 135 , 137, 135, 137 are those good numbers ?
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    Water / Fuel seperator

    Question is it ok to install a fuel / water seperator on my Force 125 ? If so how would I go about it and where could I purchase one ? As always thank you... :)
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    Sea Foam

    I have read on other boards and this one that Sea Foam is the end all (Jesus in a bottle). Well last night I bought a can and did a de-carb, figured it would not hurt. Here is what I did warmed motor up, then sprayed a half can through each carb till almost empty, then I shut her off sprayed a...
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    Motor Tilt

    Hello all, quick question. How far can you tilt a motor up before it will do damage to the motor. I have a 1989 Bayliner 19' with a 125 HP Force. The reason I ask is the water level on my lake is going down and at my dock I have about 2 1/2 - 3' depth so as I back out I raise the trim all the...
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    Motor Tilt

    Hello all, quick question. How far can you tilt a motor up before it will do damage to the motor. I have a 1989 Bayliner 19' with a 125 HP Force. The reason I ask is the water level on my lake is going down and at my dock I have about 2 1/2 - 3' depth so as I back out I raise the trim all the...
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    How Much Steam

    my 1989 force 125 does not run hot, spray is like bath water temp. My question for the experts among many others is how much looks like steam should there be ? I am not sure if it is steam looks like it, again I have installed a temp sensor and the motor runs around 140 or so.
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    HESITATION

    1989 FORCE 125 motor has a hesitation at WOT somtimes seems like it was not getting fuel, as the hesitation happend a friend of mine pumped the primer ball but nothing changed. Seems the only way to fix it is to power down and then power up again sometimes that cures it. To add it seems to...
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    CARB SETTING

    Would it hurt an engine 1989 FORCE 125 if the setting is 3 turns out instead of the recomended 1-1 1/2 ?
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    SPARK PLUG QUESTION

    Does anyone have a comment on Autolite plugs for use on a Force 125 1989. I am using NGK BUHX, heard that the Champions are also good, but on the autolite's the electrode looks bigger then the other plugs, might give better ignition. Any thoughts on this topic?
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    Idle Mixture Setting Question

    Clymers 1 turn out from a slightly seated position, when I set this engine up 1989 125 the setting was 7 out top 5 out bottom, but the engine ran well, does this seem strange to any of the experts? I know have it at 3 - 2 and my acceleration is a little slow.
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    WOT Dispute

    Spoke to Bayliner today and they are sending me an owners manual for my 1989 19' capri w/ 125hp force also 1989. I asked the person on the phone what my rpm's should be at WOT, the answer 4200 - 4400 at 50% loaed with a WOT and the speed should be 40mph. The question is who is correct here my...
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    Overheat Buzzer Test

    Pulled orange wire from harness and touched it to the motor, no noise, I thought that was the procedure to test it?
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    Prop removal

    What is involved with removing the prop? And what tools and parts do you need. 1989 FORCE 125
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    OUTBOARD TILT QUESTION

    What is the proper position for your outboard trim up or down for overnight or even 2 - 3 day non use? the boat is moored in a lake?
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    Question for 12'er 1989 force 125

    Getting a hesitation at WOT somtimes, power down goes away. Idles and now starts fine, have just done a de-carb. Original problem was hard starting and low idle fixed those problems with learning how to use the fast idle lever and installing new diaphram and fuel pump gasket and tightening and...
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    OK here it Is Thank You 1989 Force 125

    Since I have posted on this site I have solved many problems, new gasket , diaphram etcc. I also learned how to pull out on my controler to acheive a fast idle and finaly get my motor started and running great, I also just did a decarb and plugs. My problem now is after I start the engine in...
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    Help the last straw.

    1989 Force 125. New diaphram, gasket, good spark, good batt, good compression, runs great once it starts, primer bulb now stays hard, will do a decarb and new plugs, ordered tiny tach. Have another post on how to acheive a fast idel at start. My start procedure pump primer ball till hard, move...
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    Adding water pressure guage

    How difficult would it be to add a water pressure or temp guage to a 1989 force 125hp... Any input on brand would also help..
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    Control unit Throttle

    Is there a way to give a 1989 force 125 some throttle without putting her in gear? Seems I can only get the engine to crank if the throttle lever is dead center if not nothing. Once started I then push the button in and edege it forward it seems like it goes right into gear no noise very smooth...
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    Trim Procedures

    Can anyone tell me the proper way to use the trim on an outboard. Should you trim it down as quick as possible or does it depend on speed ?
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