force 89 125, new to me

[wajajaja]

hello, cruisin the forum, this topic got my attention, got a 88-9 bayliner cuddy,and force 125 eng, christmas, don't know if it runs but was told it does well.<br /> I want to set it up right from the start so i plan to do plugs, impeller,oil lube, and thermastat. helm doesnt have a tach, or temp guage, not sure if it has a sensor. I suppose i was nieve to expect some standardization on engines and boats. will find out, all suggestions appriciated. i just got selocs force manual. 1984-99 <br />walter

 

[roscoe]

Re: force 89 125, new to me

I have found the Clymers manual to be a little less generic, more specific. Better yet, look around for a factory manual.<br /><br />Replace the fuel pump diaphram while you are at it. $10<br /><br />Water pressure guage is more helpful than temp guage, and much easier to install, kits run about $50.<br /><br />Tach is important for monitoring engine and prop selection/performance. TinyTach is a good and easy to install setup. You wrap the wires around the sparkplug leads and it picks up the signal. <br />Call them and they will set you up with the right one for your motor.<br /> http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach.html <br /><br />Make sure non of the carbs are running lean.<br /><br />Decarb your engine:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000016 <br /><br />Do a compression check and write down the results for diagnostic future use.<br /><br />Come back here and tell us how its going.

 

[wilkin250r]

Re: force 89 125, new to me

I'm not an expert, but I believe you have a tempurature alarm, probably located under the dash. Check it thoroughly, mine was disconnected when I bought the boat.