Re: Force CDI compatability question
brimcn,<br />I have a '86 125 HP Force. It's pretty much the same as your 85 HP except that it has 4 cylinders instead of 3. I'm assuming you have a Capacitor Discharge Prestolite ignition system instead of the previous distributor type ignition system. If you do, I could send you a CD pack (blue) to operate your #3 cylinder of your outboard. The secondary internals went bad in this CD pack to operate the #4 cylinder according to an outboard repair mechanic and surprisingly, it was still delivering spark to the #3 cylinder. The mechanic told me that the internals are independent of one another. If your #3 coil (blue) is connected to a CD pack coil wire that is blue with orange stripes (new colors), you may be in luck. My #4 coil was connected to the CD pack with the blue with red stripe wire (bad). Do you have experience removing and installing CD packs? I've replaced quite a number of them in the past and it takes me roughly 1.5 hours to do it. At the cost of CD packs, it's worth the time risk. I was about to pitch this CD pack in the trash. If you're interested, I could send it to you in the mail. My work phone is 301-227-5794. Please leave a voice mail message and your phone number if I'm not available and I will get back with you.
