Few years ago I had a problem with my power trim that would not go down. I had to repair the shaft going down to the pump. Question? What fluid do I replace the system with? Please don't tell me 30 grade oil. The motor keeps dropping down on me. I had no problems before I emptied it out.
Yep, just finish fixing the trim tilt motor and now I took the boat out for a 20 minute run(full throttle), coming in back to the shore idling down it stalls. I try to start and just won't stay running. Gas pouring out into the lake. I took it out of the water (shallow shore) and run with the...
Re: 88 Force 85hp trim no up and down but motor runs
After four hours of filing and grinding I got the motor seated in the pump. I wanted to use a proper heat washer up at the top end at the brushes but couldn't find one in the shed. So I had a lot more grinding to do. Gotta do with what I have...
Re: 88 Force 85hp trim no up and down but motor runs
Finally found a 3/8 wrench to take off the lines to drop the o/b motor. Found the pump was not pumping at all and took off the motor and found this.
Any ideas for a quick fix till I order a new one. This a bad design or is the washer up at...
Hi, I just went out in the boat to for a quick spin to get the bilge to empty the boat and the trim is not working. The motor runs but no movement. I was wondering, am I out of fluid or do i need to check out the pump for rebuild? This is new to me and I see just a bit of oil res in the water...
I have two props that came with my 85hp Force. I have checked over and over tying to find the stamp on what pitch they are. Am I as blind as a bat or do they not stamp the blade pitch on them?
Anybody know what the two prop pitches are for a 1988, 1700 Bayliner Capri Cuddy with 85hp Force?
Hi all, I finally decided to start up my 1988 85ph Force today. Primed the bulb and noticed gas dripping out of the quick disconnect. My question is did this quick disconnect come like this or is it after market? Looks like another pain in the butt. I assume it's for an O/B trolling motor.
I...
I have a 1988 85hp Force and I would like to add a rpm tach but the dash room is limited because of the fish finder. What is the best tach to get. I have been out of the loop for years and have no idea.
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I don't know too much about Force O\B's and just want to know what can happen if I advance the timing less than 5 degrees? Doesn't look like it was adjusted. I know when I was in my early 20's I had a 1965 50hp merc and advance the timing and it ran like the devil on fire on a 16 by 6ft Humber...
I took my boat out from hibernation today and I hook up the battery but forgot to hook up the thinner black wire. What are these wires for(black & red)? I checked the wires back and it looks like it is connected to the charging system. I don't remember these wires in my last outboard.
Can...
Re: 1964 Starcraft aluminum runabout model IDENTIFICATION help?
Re: 1964 Starcraft aluminum runabout model IDENTIFICATION help?
Looks like a light boat. Aluminum hull. To fix the leaks, best way is to take out the floor to do it properly. Give the hull a going over for loose rivets and dents...
For the guys that have rebuilt the floor on a Bayliner. Is there a water drain hole at the back of the boat in front of battery comparment. I can feel a small round hole under the carpet.
Last summer I tried to troll with my 85hp force 1988, I trimmed it up to the trim tab. Vents still in the water but the alarm went off 5 mins later. Is this normal for a Force or do I need to replace the impeller soon? Runs fine idle full out when trimmed all the way down. This Force is new to me.
Does anybody know how to loosen up the steering on my 1988 Bayliner 85 hp force. I pumped grease into the fitting last summer but it only loosened it up 50 percent. What is the procedure on maintenance for this? I don't want to ruin the transmission in the steering wheel. There is already a...
