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Author	Topic:   FORCE Outboard Trim-Tilt
Joseph Springer	posted 08-22-2010 05:45 PM ET (US)         I bought a [non-Boston Whaler boat] with a FORCE 125-HP motor. I am fairly new at this. I removed the support pin on the motor to let it drop down on the boat while it sets on the trailer. I cannot get the motor to come back to put the pin back. I have not started the engine yet and can not move the boat because of the motor. There is nothing on the dash about tilt trim or the throttle handle. Please help if you can. Thanks [from] Joe
Jkcam	posted 08-23-2010 02:06 PM ET (US)             Hi, Joe. Usually there is a release lever somewhere that allows the engine to be tilted up. With a 125 FORCE, I could not tell you where it might be. That is a pretty big engine to be manually tilting up and down. I'm pretty sure if you do an internet search, you will find a group that discusses Force outboards. They may be your best resource, if there isn't a long standing dealer that use to sell them. Good luck, and welcome to the wonderful world of boating.
jimh	posted 08-23-2010 09:15 PM ET (US)             I recommend you obtain an owner's manual for your outboard motor. The owner's manual will typically have information on how to manutally operate the engine tilt if there is a problem in the power trim-tilt system. Typically there is a release screw which when loosened spoils the hydraulic pressure so the engine can be manually moved.
Seminole Jack	posted 08-23-2010 10:12 PM ET (US)             Contact Franze Marine at this website, http://www.franzmarine.com/ Also join his Chrysler Crew website. Its a board for Chrysler/Force owners. There are members who know every aspect of repairing Chryslers, including John Franze himself. They are all very simple outboards and you will need to learn to work on it yourself. Parts are plentiful and cheap on E-Bay, also pick up a manual there. Most parts are interchangeable between the three and four cylinder models. Here is a picture of my 105 Chrysler race motor. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c191/floridaboy2053/ Chrysler%20105%20running/Chrysler105runningatramp.jpg rich/Binkie

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