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    need help installing tachnometer on 89' 85hp force

    Hi all, I have a 1989 85 hp force. I just got a tach of ebay with support 20 pole(pic1). I want to know how to install it on my motor(pic2) just want to make sure I got everything right before I install it, don't want to borke the tach as 20 pole is hard to find nowaday. Thanks What I know for...
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    how to remove stickers

    Hi, I just got a 20 year old boat with the regisration number that is impossible to remove. they have been on it for 20 years. any one have good idea on how to remove them?
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    how do i count the pole?

    Hi, I would like to add a tachnometer to my 1989 85 hp force outboard. I have no idea how many pole is the motor. 20 pole? Also can some one tell me how to adjust the idle speed? my motor idle too slow (i think) the motor will die if i put it in gear. I think it will run fine is i just increase...
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    1989 force 85hp outboard starter question

    I notice that the starter is not running strong enough to get the motor started. So I disassemble the starter and notice that the "oil" inside is getting tick. So i need to clean the whole interior of the starter now and put it back. however how I have some questions. 1) what type of liquid do...
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    newbie prop question.

    Hi all, I am doing winterizing for the fast time on my boat 1989 force 85hp. I have a few questions about the prop. 1) My prop is kind of loose when it is on the lower unit, I double check the nuts and it is all tide. by can prop can be slice up and down about 1/2". When I am driving it feel...
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    two batteries or one?

    Hi, I have a spectrum 1700 1989 Force 85hp ob. I have one battery install it is a Autocraft DC24-1 130 min/75AH. I notice that it is a deep cycle battery as this is the first time I open it since I got it a month ago. I have a few questions. 1) Should I use a "Starter" battery instead of this...
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    Winterizing question on force 89' 85hp

    Hi, first of all I would like to thanks all the fine person on this forums , as a newbie, I counld never have put the boat in the water and got it running. Thanks again. I now have question about winterizing. I was winterizing this morning, start off getting the motor running on idle and spay...
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    First time boat in water with problem.

    Hi all, today I finally have a chance to put my boat in the water and test it (1989 force 85hp). However I have some problems that need to be fix to make it a more enjoyable. 1) the motor take a long time to get start. I have to try it like 30 time before it starts. but once it start. it is...
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    is 60s a ok temperture to go boating?

    Hi, As some of you might know, I am a new boater whom recently purchase a boat. I am think about trying the boat this sunday and the weather is in the high 60(kansas). I wonder if this is a ok weather to go boating? I just want to put it in the water and test run it a little bit. btw, have...
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    oil change question for force 85hp.

    Hi, i have a questions about 89' 8hp force motor. The Vent and the Fill hole is on the same level. Unlike alot of motor that have one on top and one at the bottom. When i take out the screw no oil flow out. Can and one tell me how to change the oil for the lower unit? P/S: what is the screw at...
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    what is this wire for?

    Hi, I am a new boater, Where i open the motor cover I can see a wire with one end not connect to anything(picture1). Can someone tell me what is this for and where do i connect it? second thing is that the form inside the cover is falling apart, can anyone tell me where to get the material to...
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    how to check the compression on outboard?

    Hi, i see that alot of people mention about checking the compression. How do i check mine? do i need to get a special equipment? I have a 89' 85hp force outbord.
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    New Boater with bad luck. 89' Force 85hp

    Today I plan to bring my boat to the lake for the first time, Before that I put on the flush muff and water to "test" the engine before i drive 50 miles to the lake (picture 1). The engine start right away. But then I notice a problem, there is no water comming out of the back.(picture 2). is...
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    1989 force 85hp outboard

    I am have trouble putting the flush muffs on the motor. As you can see in the picture, the vent is on the "fat" part of the motor. Do I need a special flush muffs? can some one with the similar motor post a picture for me to show me hoe it is done? Thanks yes, I am a newbie..... :(
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    New Boater with questions.

    Hi everybody, I am new to boating and I have alot of questions. I recently (just two days ago) bought a use 1989 Spectrum 1700 fish & Ski boat with force 85hp outboard. I haven't have chance to put it in water yeah although it is in running condition. And nost important of all, I don't even have...
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