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  1. HenHouse

    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    First off, thanks for the responses and help so far. Not sure what happened to the original ID tag. It looks like it fell off, but I'm unsure. The guy I purchased it from didn't seem to know a lot about boats; granted, neither did I three weeks ago. I am mechanically inclined, but don't have...
  2. HenHouse

    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    I found a stamp with a number above the bottom carb and below the starter solenoid, it reads 90. Attached is a photo of the starter and the stamp I mentioned. I would like to purchase a shop manual to help me, but I'm unsure which to get. The seller told me the engine was a 1992. I don't think...
  3. HenHouse

    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    I looked for a foundry stamp under the packs and coils and could not find one. Did spot one under the bottom carb with the numbers 900-817609C and BMP - AE, with the AE being in the middle of the stamp. I also found a number under the flywheel to the right of the packs 800-818154-C1 and another...
  4. HenHouse

    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    Attached is a video to demonstrate the leakage found at the top of the water tube when I attach a hose. Not sure if this is normal or not. Hope this helps with what I'm trying to describe.
  5. HenHouse

    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    Not sure on the exact year and model because the ID placard on the transom bracket is missing. From my own research, I think it's a 1993 or 92. It has power trim not sure if that changes anything. I'll attach pics Before changing the gaskets, I ran it with a hose hooked up to the water pipe...
  6. HenHouse

    Force 120hp Major Overheat

    Hello all, 3 weeks ago I bought my first boat with a Force 120hp outboard. I got a smoking deal and purchased it knowing it was overheating. I've done the following to solve it to no avail, and made a dumb mistake. This forum has been invaluable so far, and I appreciate all the help I can get...
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