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    Force support

    I was wondering on my 1985 85 hp force outboard on a 1985 bayliner is there any way to keep the motor supported when trailoring. I had a transom saver on my old trailor but this new trailor does not have a rear support beam and the nearest one is about half way up the trailor. My tilt and trim...
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    Thanks for information

    :D So i went out this weekend in search of a new hull. No motor just the hull, and well after reading on here for what seemed decades. I felt more informed then i have ever felt on any decision. I went through this hull like it was a open heart surgery the man said, i took a rubber mallet and...
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    Force mounting

    Hello all i am hoping i can get a quick response here. I am transplanting my 1985 85 hp force motor from one boat to the next. My question is what size bolts i should use to go through the bottom of the mounting bracket. The top has those washer and wing screws on the inside of the splash well...
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    New boat question

    So i got a new to me 1985 bayliner not sure what make. I will get pics later after work. It is a 16 ft bow rider as i would describe it. The title just says bayliner and a hin got it late last night. Traded my old plasma cutter for it. The guys motor froze up and he just gave up on it. Parted...
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    Boat motor combo

    Hope this is in the right area. But as many people on here are aware i am sure my transom cracked this last weekend. I found a donor boat today i am looking at this evening. My question is this. Currently they have a 125hp johnson on it that the reverse is out of. I have a 1985 85 hp force...
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    Restore decision

    Ok so depending on what i find this weekend when i am out looking for a hull my fiance and i have pretty much decided we will most likely just say screw it and rebuild the transom. It is a 74 starcraft 16 bow rider. I know the cap will have to come off. My biggest fear is this. Do i need to...
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    Tachomete

    Ok so this is a new problem even for what i was reading. I was out running across the lake today and was hitting the 5k mark flying across the lake it was awesome. Then out of absolutely no where my brand new tach that was working great turned into a brilliant ball of smoke and fire. The wires...
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    Many thanks

    So i was out running around the lake the other day and the transom developed a nice crack. From best as i could tell it happened the other day on my way home when the transom saver fell off the engine and allowed it to slam onto the transom. I believe the cracks appeared when i was in reverse...
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    Temp gauge

    Ok so this may end up being a odd or dumb question but i ask none the less. My over heat sensor is broken on my 85 5hp force. So i was thinking is it possible to find a temp sensor from some aftermarket place that fits the hole and tells the water temp.. Screw it into that hole where the sensor...
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    Tilt switch

    OK SO I HAVE FOUND A FEW DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR THE TILT SWITCH ON MY 3 WIRE SYSTEM ALL ARE 20 AMP MOMENTARY. HOWEVER I CANT FIND A "WATERPROOF" SWITCH ALL I CAN FIND IS THIS BOOT TO SCREW ON AND COVER THE OUTER SIDE OF THE SWITCH, IS THAT ALL I NEED ON IT? OR IS THERE A WATERPROOF SWITCH I NEED...
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    Amp rating for tilt switch

    Ok on my 3 wire tilt/trim motor what would be a safe operating range for the amp rating of a momentary switch? I am putting one in the rear by the motor and dont want to get to small of one. Its on that 85 85hp force of mine. I know it needs to be water proof. Not sure on amp rating. Thanks guys.
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    Tilt lock

    I have been searching the forums for a few days now and cannot find the answer for my question. I may not be searching correct words if so i am sorry for the repeat question. On my 1985 85 force motor where would the tilt lock be located at? There is a black lever at the very bottom of the...
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    Rritt

    Hey rritt you still out there?? I havent heard from you in a while and was wondering if you are getting the pms on my tilt motor. Thanks for a response. My computer at home is not working 100 percent right now so i thought maybe it was a computer gliche. Thanks
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    Timing mark again

    Hello all i was about to post this question and noticed frank answered a similar one from a 125 84 model. I have the 85 hp 1985 and only have the 2 marks on my flywheel also. Is it the same setup? Far right one is the tdc and the one to the far left is 30 degree?? Also i cant figure out how to...
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    Carb fuel line

    I was wondering if someone could tell me what size the fuel line from the fuel pump to the side of the carbs on a 1985 85 hp force. I am talking about the ones that run up the passenger side of the carbs and from the fuel pump. Also does it need to be the kind that has the fibers in it to keep...
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    Tilt question

    Ok so i have now sent my tilt and trim motor to rritt to be rebuilt however i have a new question. All i sent him was the motor and resivoir left the valve body attached to the lines and zipped tied them to my motor to keep them safe from bending hopefully. However the weather here is suppose to...
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    Sync and link

    Ok so i tried to do the sync and link today but in the process of getting the cam to line up and the carbs to open up fully of which neither was happening which is why i thought to do this. I ran into this problem for me to have the carbs open up all the way at wot the cam doesnt line up at all...
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    Max capacity

    Ok so i have a question i have been spending most of today trying to find a answer to. How do i find the max capacity of my older boat if the plate is faded. Are the numbers and all that good info on that plate actually stamped or is it a etching? I was thinking i may be able to get a pencil and...
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    Tilt and trim motor

    Ok so i was looking at my motor again tonight without disassembling it. I was wondering two different things after this happened. I ground the motor and hot wired the motor and nothing happened no sparks or anything i believe it is a ground issue again that is what it was the last time this...
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    Tilt motor

    Ok so here is the pic of my tilt motor i have been trying to post, my question is that it is a pic of what says manual bleed and i cant figure out how to use it. The part that has the writing above it is the small circle at the bottom of the pump there is a snap ring in front of it. Thanks for...
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