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  1. The Force power

    85hp force will not start. Fuel not getting to cylinders.

    Maybe this helps
  2. The Force power

    85hp force will not start. Fuel not getting to cylinders.

    You figured wrong, put them back! The older style bock HAS a circulation-system in the shape of a dog-bone. I suggest go over the wiring again, perhaps you set-up the trigger-wires wrong??
  3. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Sure, change the whole thing or one wire has break when moved in a certain way
  4. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Intermitted connection on the trigger wires, inspect the trigger-wires/terminals for the one that's not firing
  5. The Force power

    Ground wires on Force 120

    The '95 force motors were already equipped with a Mercury ignition-system. IF in deed you still have CDI boxes that are mounted on a mounting-bracket, then yes make SURE the Coil-packs are grounded with a thick wire to the block. there's a bolt in the bock (with multiple ground wires attached)...
  6. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    No paper gasket on these, but a blue sealer(permatex) that can be compressed is required there Regular red RTV is thick & can not compressed enough to obtain the minimum clearance necessary
  7. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    It could affect the crank-seals not sealing properly, resulting in crank-case pressure to transfer from one to the adjacent. Realize that this is not a 4-stroke with a common bottom-end/crank-case pressure, but each crank section has its own sealed by the crank-seals
  8. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    The wrong sealer was used when the engine was put together, the red silicone is used for hot are areas where clearance-gaps are not important such as oil-pans/valve-covers and such. this silicone is too thick to put between the two halves of the block, resulting in the crank not sitting in tight...
  9. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    They're not equipped with a rev limiter & I posted a direct link for his ignition troubleshooting guide. (perhaps in vane)
  10. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Did anybody else notice the red silicone between the two halves?
  11. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    This is a step in the right direction! I'm glad this solved
  12. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Octane Jerry octane :D
  13. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Hey Jerry, is it not passed your bed time? :D
  14. The Force power

    Bad mixture? Help

    That leaves you; - Water temp. - Timing - RPMs @ WOT
  15. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Wow, how many times/people have to tell you; That switching to 91 Octane is NOT going to change anything BUT FRESH/correct MIXTURE may Sorry but the negativity is brought on by you, being dense; resulting in fellow boaters dropping you & You missing out on advice
  16. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Why? its the 91 octane that is missing
  17. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Yeah....increasing the octane will cure all your problems. AS you told earlier....that your fuel/oil mixture was waaay off The correct thing to do is; Empty your tank and fill it with the correct mixture while you do that, I'm going to the kitchen to get more popcorn
  18. The Force power

    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    How are you measuring your speed? the Tach in the boat? OR by GPS?
  19. The Force power

    125 force outboard

    Why would changing "the powerhead" (or even the entire motor) have an effect on the length of the cables? Unless you have moved the cables & controls also to the new boat??
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Here's the link to diagnose the ignition system At this point I would do this first!! so that that part of the equation is done. https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CDI%20Troubleshooting%20Guide%20-%202012.pdf
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