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    Blue/green substance leaking from L/U

    Hey Shardy, I'm at a similar point in the story to yourself - bought a 1989 85hp Force on a Dateline Bounty 3 months ago and just getting into the water tomorrow. Very excited :) Doubly excited that I might be able to offer advice for the first time on here too. So far it's just been me asking...
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    Hints for setting idle mix on 1989 Force 85hp

    Thanks again everyone; the advice really helped. I spent some time tuning the old girl tonight and it's now idling sweetly with mix screws all at 1 1/3 turn out, at 750 in gear consuming 6 litres per hour. Out of gear at 850 it's taking a little over 7. I'm fairly happy with that. Just one job...
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    Hints for setting idle mix on 1989 Force 85hp

    Thanks, that is a great guide. I'll do this today. So screw in for lean, out for rich... is that right? Sounds like that's the other way around from some other manufacturers? Good info to have.
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    Hints for setting idle mix on 1989 Force 85hp

    Thanks, that actually really helps. When I tried setting the screws I was checking for plug fouling and top carb needed to be out 2 turns before it stopped blackening all the time. Reading your suggestions though I think i wasn't giving the motor long enough to settle after each adjustment. Will...
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    Hints for setting idle mix on 1989 Force 85hp

    Thanks Nordin. Yes, watched Frank's video which was very helpful but unfortunately didn't cover idle screw setting. Gave the recirc system a good clean already and yeah, it was filthy. Your point about not burning all fuel is a fair one. Maybe I need to get it in the water.
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    Hints for setting idle mix on 1989 Force 85hp

    I have a 1989 85hp Force on a 17' Dateline Bounty. 3 months in to ownership and nearly ready to launch :) however I still haven't resolved one last niggling issue: it seems to be running pretty rich at idle, and leaving plugs fairly oily (not carbon'd up, just dirty looking). I've got it in a...
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    So I've got a bit left over...

    @foodfisher - good call. Any dealers you could suggest with an online presence? I'm in the UK and I'd guess most of them would be over the pond... Going to need some spares (carb kits most likely) and they're tough to come by over here
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    So I've got a bit left over...

    Thanks @gm280 - I'll have a look around.
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    So I've got a bit left over...

    Thanks for the suggestions - will check in the daylight, if we get a break in the rain! @gm280 can you suggest where I can buy a manufacturer's manual? I bought an aftermarket one which is useful as far as it goes but you're right that it doesn't cover everything.
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    So I've got a bit left over...

    Hi all, joined the forums after being inspired by one of the boat rebuilds on here. I've just bought a lovely Dateline Bounty, equipped with a 1989 85hp Force. Excited to get into the season and so far my first go at outboard servicing has been good fun with no nasty surprises. But a question...
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