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I am about to resync the carbs and the timing on this motor as per sticky by Frank. Everything seems quite simple xcept that I don't seem to have the three marks on the flywheel indication 28, 30, and 32 degrees for timing. Attached is a pic. Could it be that the mark to the right is 32? I...
Hi Guys, I am finding it difficult and quite confusing trying to find a prop for my Force 1983 85 HP. I am looking for either a 17 or 19 pitch prop, 3 blades, 13 diameter prop.
I believe this --> http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/propguideresults.aspx?egid=66 may be the one but I am unsure...
Hi Folks,
I have a 1983 Force 85HP. I ordered a faria 20 pole tach for the boat, but I was wondering ahead of time... suppose that I don't have any wiring (usually purple) going from rectifier to instrument panel what is the correct size that you would reccomend?? 16, or 18 awg?
Thanks for...
Hi guys,
I just tried out my boat for the first time in 2 yrs and all in all it ran great. Last year was a rebuild year since I didn't have much time to go to the lake, so I went ahead and changed the impellar. I also took off all three carbs and cleaned them.
Now the only problems are:
1...
Good afternoon Force gurus,
Well I've been searching for the follwing part for one of my WE-4 Carb without success.
I need part F10173 - Jet-bottom, which is the bolt that holds the float bowl together. Everywhere I turn to... it says discontinued by mercury.
I was looking for suggestions...
Thanks to roscoe I now know that my motor is an 1983 Force 85 HP.
My model is 856XC3L
Now, I want to change the impellar, get a carb kit, and a fuel pump kit.
Question is which one? I am a little confused.
For the carb kit I see 4 different options
Sierra
18-7033
18-7037
18-7216
Mallory...
Hi there,
I was wondering if one of you could be so kind as to help me identify the year for my Force 85HP motor. The only plate I could find on the motor was under the carburator. It has the following information.
85 HP
Model 856XC3L
Serial 1013
I want to get some parts online, but wanted to...
Hi there,
First of all let me begin by saying what a great site you have here. This will be my first post. Anyhoot on to business. I have an 85 hp Force motor which has been very good to me for the last 5 yrs, but I am now experiencing problems whenever I want to start the sucker. Here are...
