Hello.<br />I'd just installed my new tach, performed a quick performance check and was cleaning up.<br />Stepped over the side of the boat to get out and my leg caught the red tilt/trim switch on the side of my US Marine control, pulling the cover out and snapping one of the legs.<br /><br...
Been waiting for the season to calm down so that I can repair my tilt/trim pump.<br /><br />Have follwed all the advice (unit slowly leaks down - much like everyone elses).<br />I have an 1989 85 Hp and ordered the correct carb grommets (820719) to fit and reseal the pump valve bits.<br /><br...
When first learning about boats and outboards it was drummed into me the importance of flushing the engine clean after running in the sea, to remove any lingering salt deposits.<br /><br />The ribs I learnt to drive on had modern engines and the muffs seemed to fit well.<br />Having bought my...
Hi All.<br />I've had my motor, 1989 85Hp for a few months.<br />When bought took it to an outboard mechanic for a service - all the usuals, plus a tune up.<br /><br />He obviously wasn't a Force expert because the throttle cam was set forward of the alignment mark, opening the throttles in the...
I know this has almost been done to death in the past but please bear me out.<br />I have a Force 85hp, 1989, 856F9F.<br />I've only owned the bost for a few weeks but i know the previous owner and he never had a problem. (i think i believe him)<br />When starting (in the Med) it takes about 3...
