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I replaced the trim motor on my 91 Force 70hp. The problem is that I’m not able to go fully up or down. At the time of replacing it I had the motor trimmed down and filled with fluid and worked it to about 1/4 of the way up then added more fluid. When getting the motor trimmed all the way up I...
1991 Force 70hp Model 708F91B
1 carburetor
I believe the prop is a 10 1/4 x14
Boat was not waterlogged when I took it out this weekend. Only had maybe a cup full of water come out at the boat inspection.
Fuel pump diaphragm looks good. Checked fuel filter as well. The screen was clean. Fuel...
I replaced all 3 about 3 days ago. I’m thinking it maybe be something with the carburetor, maybe dumping too much fuel. But still not understand why I’m not getting to WOT in forward. I’m kinda at a loss with this thing.
Okay so I removed the reed valves out and they look fine. I’ll post a picture of them on both sides. While take the bottom reed assembly off there was a puddle of fuel in the bottom of what I would assume is the intake on the bottom cylinder. Crank case compression is good as well.
Compression test from top to bottom
100
105
105
Spark test gapped to 3/8 then 5/16
All have good spark
The photo attached is the spark plugs pulled. Left plug pulled is top cylinder. Right plug is bottom cylinder
Ive checked spark and compression, but don't remember the numbers. i will do another test though! The spark plug isn't a traditional style, it use a NGK BUHW.
I have a 70 hp Force outboard that is having trouble getting WOT in forward gear. From what my tach says, its getting to about 3000rpm in forward gear. When shifting to reverse i can get full throttle of about 5000rpm. I've done adjustments from both engine side and remote side with no luck. Any...