I have been trying to research putting on a tachometer for this motor. The wire is listed and is PURPLE on the motor and I have read that some motors take a special 20 pole tachometer that is hard to find. here is the model number for my motor 856X5L and I would love to hear if there is a...
I could use some help. I am repairing a "rigging" on the controls to a 1985 force 85 motor and I have no picture to look at to see how the inner cables hook up to the controls. I have rebuilt the trottle handle but I do not know how they hook back up . I saw how they used to be but was...
OK Im sorry I was told but I didnt listen. I read to make sure you know which way to put the new impellor in. But I cant remember which way the old one came off. so my question is standing on the back of the motor facing toward the front of the boat what direction does the drive...
does this motor have a thermostat? if so where would it be and how do I get to it. Im new to this motor and trying to replace cooling items. Thanks for the help
1985 force 85 model 856X5L I was wanting to have a look at the water pump to see if visually it is together and no fins missing and such. I have never pulled it before, Do you have to replace seals and that kind of thing when droping the L/U? do I drain the lower unit oil? do I remove the...
1985 force 85 model 856x5l I have pulled the thermostat to check it and make sure its working properly and I was wondering what temperature it should start opening and reach wide open ? Thanks guys.
I have a 1985 force 85 and I was just wondering? I would like to get a stainless in the spring but its my first boat and I just was thinking about it? i have polisher and I was thinking of removing the paint and polishing it. Would this be ok or not such a good idea???
I was just wondering? I would like to get a stainless in the spring but its my first boat and I just was thinking about it? i have polisher and I was thinking of removing the paint and polishing it. Would this be ok or not such a good idea???
I had the heat buzzer go off today in reverse and Thought I would ask if this is maybe a common thing when in reverse? I backed up about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to get it on the trailor and she buzzed at me. I put it in forward and gave it a little throttle to get the water flowing and she quit...
I checked my lower unit for the first time today, and it did not seem to have any water in it but the color of the oil was somewhat dark. I have never had any expierience with a boat before this one and was just curious, Its a 1985 85 horse FORCE motor. MODEL 856X5L and it runs goos after...
I wanted to give you guys a BIG pat on the back. If i was there, I'd hug every one of ya. I am a 1 week old first time boat owner, and I had questions about motor bogging and water flow and you guys had the knowledge and advice to set me striaght on all my issues, I cant thank you enough...
I have a 1985 Force 85 motor with the model number being 856X5L and it has good compression and lower unit has checked out through my local mech. he said to go ahead and take her out so we did. This is my first boat and I just dont know how much water is supposed to be exiting the 2...
OK, This is my fisrt boat, It's a 1985 17 foot Cimmaron with an 1985 force 85 horse motor. Model 856X5L , Heres the deal. Motor sat for 2 summers and was winterized and fogged before storage. I got it took it to the my local mech where he found a bad stator. burned and replaced. Motor runs...
I have an 85 force 1985, The mech told me that the stator was bad, It had a blue wire burned off and charred. My question is..Is this an indication of any other electrical problems? I read on a maintenance post that the rectifier should also be replaced when a stator burns out.<br />Any...
I have just learned that the power pack(one of em) is out on a 1985 force 85 motor that I had taken into the shop how do I test to be sure and, The mech told me the other one was arcing to the block and half of it was out. I am very new to boats but I know these are expensive and wanted to...
