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  1. hornetswarm

    How to adjust shift cable for 1989 l-drive force 125hp on a bayliner capri

    Hello, I just replaced the shift cable because when I got above 3k RPM, the outdrive poped out of gear and reved up but prop did not spin (in-water). The shift cable was snapped at the the mounting point and allowed to much slop causing the shifter to pop out of fwd or reverse when reved up...
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    Charging a deep cycle battery

    Hello, I would like to know if putting a car charger 12v and 6 amp per hour will be acceptable to charge my deep cycle battery in my boat.
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    Is my outer bearing carrier rotated? Could this cause my impellers to burn up.....

    FYI- I replaced all seals that I could without taking any gears out of the lower unit. Now it looks like my bearing carrier has rotated in the housing. Seems like the holes should be perpendicular to the skeg....your thoughts.... FYI- Lower unit is fine- no leaks, gears are good, no play...
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    Any ideas to remove the bearing race?????

    My bearmg disintegrated and I am left with this race stuck in the housing. I have been puting pentrating oil for a week now, and then taping from the bottom end....will not budge...any tips on removing this.
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    How do I remove this?

    Please help. See attached photo on this 1989 force outboard 125 l drive. I need to remove the housing so I can inspect the u joint and replace the bearing. My plans are to use an oversized socket and thread a bolt into the outside of the pin and see if it will pull out that way....your...
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    Force u joint (am i in trouble???)

    I am rebuilding a 1989 bayliner boat and 1989 125 hp force L DRIVE motor. I have thus found out that the u joint is bad. I think was contributing to my overheating.... Looks like previous owner never greased it at all!!!!! Look at these pictures and let me know what I am getting into. My...
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    Ugh no water flow force l drive 1989 125 hp.

    Ok, I replaced all seals on my water pump, gear gase, new impeller, etc. It is a 1989 Force L drive 125hp. With mufs and with the unit submerged in water, I get no water flow from the exhaust. I have checked the key for the impeller and it is attached. My question is: does it act like a...
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    Can i use a zinc bolt from home depot on exhaust plate

    Hello, I have searched the forums and can not find an answer. 1. I would like to replace the bolts on the exhaust plate of my motor. (They are not bad, just thought it would be a good idea to replace them). They are no longer available from manufacture website. The original bolts are a 1/4...
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    1989 125 HP force L drive exhaust manifold question

    I am toying with the idea to use a high temp sealant on the exhuase gaskets. The gasket is a 3 part assembly, 1 alluminum gasket and two rubber gaskets. The manual does not state to use any sealant, but can it hurt? The mating surface is in ok condition with a little chips here and there on...
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