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    1969 85 Hp evinrude V4 tilt trim?

    its a 1969 evinrude 85hp V4 with the hydroelectric shift. Im wondering if i can install a tilt trim
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    When i checked last summer it seemed pretty good for the age no cracks no soft spots. I already took off the force 85 and double checked because last summer i tried tinkering with a 1973. Crysler 70 that i never managed to get to start it the magnaignition was fried. I double check in april
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    The boat is rated up to 125hp. 1987 bayliner capri 1700 bowrider. I already figured the controls and wiring harness would be different. Im guessing i got to change the key ignition switch to what ever evinrude uses as well.
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    I have a bayliner 1987 capri bowrider 85hp force that overheated and lost compression. Can i swap a 1987 75hp evinrude instead it comes with the controls. I cant find any forces around me for a while
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I have power on to ignition now.. the brand new coil i bought tested 12v but theres no output i put a wire and i tried getting spark off any piece of metal and there isnt anything coming out the output. This is a "Standard automotive coil" so im returing this and buying a high preformance msd...
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    Update i was able to get power to igniton. I did everything still doesnt seem to want to turn on. Is there a a gap spec on the plugs? .
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    So i checked the distributor the points where corroded. I filled it down slighty and i regapped the points too .014. I did the timing following franks tutorial.. my last issue is that there is no power going to the blue ignition wire.. i tested at the ignition switch theres no power to the...
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I followed this video and i wired everything correctly still no spark. It has to be the distributor right?
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I have swapped the chrysler outboard on to my boat and i wired everything close to the diagram it cranks but im not getting spark... . I believe i have the Motorola cd unit... if the unit is bad is there a "updated" way of getting it to fire
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    Can i swap harnesses chrysler 85 to force 85

    Can i swap the harness that uses ignition coils that came with my orginal force 85 that has a bad block now .on a chrysler 85 hp that uses a distributor?
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    My current force is this one
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    Thanks for the feedback i figured even tho i could weld it wouldnt last long. I found a Chrysler 85 running. Doesn't have controls. Can i swap the controls from my force 85.
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I figured out my issue its a compression issue cylinder 1 was only at 60 psi while 2-3 are at 110-115 . I took off the top end and i instantly seen the cylinder 1 is cracked with a hair line crack going down like 30% of the cylinder... im guessing from it over heating once should i try welding...
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I was able to get in idle after adjust the screw i barely had to adjust it. Side question if you dont mind i was testing the boat in the bucket and i was able to put it in gear and rev it high. But whenni took it to the lake and put it in the water it wouldnt start at all. It would release back...
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    Hey there I recently bought a 1987 bayliner capri bow-rider with a 85 hp force.. i done the impeller housing gasket and changed the impeller .i also changed all 3 coils . I got the engine running. Everything is good water coming out the top the thermostat is working. But Im having a idling issue...
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