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    1985 Force 85HP *Is my stator fried?*Pics added

    My bottom cyl isn't firing anymore. Did a compression test and have 140 across all 3 cylinders, changed the plugs, bottom plugged was getting washed with fuel. I checked it for spark and didn't get any so I checked my coil, cd module for output voltage, nothing, so i checked the module on the...
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    1985 Force, 85hp Dead cylinder?

    I can't seem to get full power out of my 85, 85hp outboard, it only goes bout 10 mph. I figuered from the threads i read that i might have a fuel problem so i replaced my fuel pump diaphram, bought a new tank, new fuel lines, rebuilt the carbs replaced the needles and seats, floats. Put it in...
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    No water out of pee holes??

    Hi everyone,:) I just repaired the rubber bellows where the exhaust comes out, it was leaking under the cover and starving my carbs. I just test ran it in the yard with the motor in a big tote box full of water but no water was coming out of the 2 small holes on the leg of the motor anymore?? is...
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    Only starts with outboard cover off

    Hi everyone, my 1985, 85hp Force motor only starts with the cover off, but as soon as i put it on it die's when its cold, once it runs for a while i can put it back on and it runs good and idles good. Do I need to adjust my carbs maybe? It also seems to be using alot of gas, i have a 6 gal tank...
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    1985 Force 85hp won't start

    Hi everyone, we recently bought an 85 Bayliner Capri with a Force 85hp, model #856X5L. The previous owner hadn't used it much for the past couple years. It started on muffs when we looked at it, brought it home and put it in the water and it would start but wouldn't go into gear and stall right...
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