I changed a cdi module on my 1985 Force 85. Took it to the lake......engine now starts easier and purrs. Now my problem is WOT is only 3000rpm (it was about 4800 before. Bad CDI caused #3 cylinder to miss but the WOT rpm was up there.) I don't think I messed with anything else. I did adjust...
Just bought an after market kill switch. Is it as easy as wiring the switch in series with the ground wire or is there more to it than that. Hopefully pictures will help.
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I?ve had an 85 Ebko open bow with a 85 hp Force outboard since last October. I?ve had it out on the lake a few times and fixed a few issues with the engine. I used JB Weld on a carburetor crack which made a positive difference to the way the engine runs. Checked and cleaned the plugs too. I...
I took out my new (used) 16ft, 1985 Ebko open bow with 85 hp Force outboard today. Listed below are the conditions and performance. Please let me know if this is what I should expect.
Boat: 1985 Ebko open bow
Motor: 85 hp Force outboard
Load: Full tank (about 14 gal.), three adults, balanced...
Is it worth it for me to put sound insulation on the inside of my Force 85hp outboard engine cowling? From all the old adhesive left, it looks like it had some at some point in the past. Will I notice any difference in the sound level? Is it too risky in case some bits fall off in the future...
Not sure where else to post this question. I can't view pictures unless someone cuts and pastes it directly into their message. Is there a setting I don't have right?
Man, I'm tempted by this one. Assuming everything is in reasonble condition of course. Would you be tempted?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/1386612414.html
Hello everyone. After several years of renting boats when we go to a lake, my wife and I have decided to buy our own. I'll give a quick run down of things then I'd be very grateful for any input from the board.
-We'll have about 5k to spend on the boat.
-I'm a pretty good mechanic, gone as...
