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    T&T leakdown tests

    Thinking about it; It has sub-consciously crossed my mind as well. lol
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    T&T leakdown tests

    The trim bolts are just finger tight and will replace them one at a time when the new ones get here. Your are replacing the bolts? they don't look that bad? A quick clean on the wire-wheel and a dab of anti-seize on the treads would suffice no?? I mean...the torque value is very low
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    Famous shift shaft

    Was this together before? or are you matching this up now? Some years/HP have different adapter-shapes to connect to the shift-shaft. (square & spline shapes) Are the both the same?
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    I apologies for my wrong advice, Jerry is right. That "filter" is actually an Air intake box silencer, it is normal for some gas to come out when choke is closed. If there's a lot of fuel spitting out at all times, then likely the reeds behind the Carbs. will need to be inspected.
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    Correcting my earlier post (I don't know what I was thinking)😴🤔 I guess I was not! Thank you Jerry for the correction
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    Static Timing is done in full throttle mode with @ Cranking-speed (spark plugs in + you'll have to bypass the neutral-switch or jump the starter-solenoid) should be at 28 degrees ( to the right of center line)
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    Famous shift shaft

    Good point!! it will causes burrs in the shaft & damage a new shaft-seal when installed with shaft in place
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    Famous shift shaft

    There's helpful Stickies at the top of Merc. forum, here's one This is how I do it in about 60 sec.: Turn the LU shift shaft by hand counter-clockwise until it stops, then with Vise Grips tight on the bottom of the shaft turn it a few more degrees CCW until it clicks into a stop, this should be...
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    Famous shift shaft

    Are you over thinking this? as GA boater already asked; does your controls work?
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    Prop slip and cavitation.

    Keep your Trim down as far as possible. what pitch is on this prop?
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    Famous shift shaft

    YES
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    Famous shift shaft

    When the shift-shaft is in the neutral position and turn the DRIVE-shaft clockwise the prop will turn counter-clock wise but it's not actually engaged (you can stop it from turn without any resistance, it's the oil inside that makes it turn) When you the PROP-shaft (in forward gear) clockwise...
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    Famous shift shaft

    It depends on how you look at; facing or along the directiono_O
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    Water should be coming out of the "tell-tail" (if equipped with one) and out of the bottom regardless if thermostat is open or not It may take 5 seconds with the initial start up to start flowing out IF not the passage could be plugged OR the P/U tube not insert properly OR the Impeller is...
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    1984 Force 85HP starter will not operate - all wiring appears to be correct

    There's (should be) a small 90 degree angle at the bottom of the starter that "helps" to ensure a proper ground check/clean all ground terminals & block surfaces
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    1984 Force 85HP starter will not operate - all wiring appears to be correct

    You're not "hacking" anybody's account but if your are not the same person that started the original post...then you're "hacking" the post by asking your question in someone else's post. (your suppose to start your own, by starting a new post) :) So just for clarity; you are the same person?
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    Broken Links since upgrade

    Yeah, our old emojis are better the "standard" ones
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    If you still have a serial# sticker that is legible then you're lucky; most of them have faded away. Yours is a '88 to '90 Inspect/replace the fuel-pump (a maintenance item) Inspect all fuel-hoses/clamps Do you have any "back firing" ?
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    1994 Force 40hp - Tilt and Trim leaking down

    Well......in that case; we would of need 3 lol
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    Welcome to Iboats, The year is crucial to know to help you properly. There's closed stickies at the top of this forum in the Force section that are very helpful; read them all Get a compression gauge (never believe someone's word, when buying) verify if the are equal?? post the the results...
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