newbie4life
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- Jul 19, 2007
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My Force 85 (L-Drive) is currently being rebuilt... But there are a couple of questions that are being brought to our attention, by my brother-in-law mechanic... He's an unbelievable mechanic--extremely meticulous.
1.) There is a hose that connects the L-Drive to the Engine. It's roughly a 1 inch hose or so, and it's pre-formed. The Mercury site shows it as not available anymore. Are there any other after-market places to pick from? Any other suggestions???
2.) I read on here all the time, of how the carburetors need to be set RICH, as opposed to lean. I understand the concept... I even know what the desired setting is to be.... 7/8 turn -1 turn out. Where is the adjustment screw??? We can't find the thing anywhere?
3.) Finally, where do I find the serial number for the L-drive... I see on the Mercruiser parts site, the choices are 85LD9A, 85LD9B, or 85LD9C. I have found nothing like that on the boat, motor, or documentation... Where do I look?
4.) On automotive piston rings, there's a top and a bottom side. The Force rings are appearing to be the same on both sides, and doesn't appear to make a difference... is this correct?
TIA for any help... We're still a little new to this. I purchased a Force manual (Seloc) online, but I'm afraid it's a little too general for some of these questions. I think I'm gonna order a manual that I can have in my hands.
1.) There is a hose that connects the L-Drive to the Engine. It's roughly a 1 inch hose or so, and it's pre-formed. The Mercury site shows it as not available anymore. Are there any other after-market places to pick from? Any other suggestions???
2.) I read on here all the time, of how the carburetors need to be set RICH, as opposed to lean. I understand the concept... I even know what the desired setting is to be.... 7/8 turn -1 turn out. Where is the adjustment screw??? We can't find the thing anywhere?
3.) Finally, where do I find the serial number for the L-drive... I see on the Mercruiser parts site, the choices are 85LD9A, 85LD9B, or 85LD9C. I have found nothing like that on the boat, motor, or documentation... Where do I look?
4.) On automotive piston rings, there's a top and a bottom side. The Force rings are appearing to be the same on both sides, and doesn't appear to make a difference... is this correct?
TIA for any help... We're still a little new to this. I purchased a Force manual (Seloc) online, but I'm afraid it's a little too general for some of these questions. I think I'm gonna order a manual that I can have in my hands.
