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  1. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Ill update as soon as theres something new. Gunna take a bit to get the replacement
  2. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    We've all hammered a starter once or twice...
  3. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    By the way thanks for all your help, it is much appreciated
  4. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Ok so i got the ignition wired up as per diagram, and still having issues. Bypassed the ignition and put power right to the starter and there was an unusual amount of sparks from what looked like the inside of the starter and found this (see attached video) dosnt look right to me, so im sourcing...
  5. J

    Restoration research

    Picked up this boat to restore. Just something to do over the winter. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the possible year and model. All i know is its a Crestline. Thanks for any help you can offer
  6. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Ok so will my push to choke key switch work or no? Ignitions are new to me so i dont know how interchangeable they are?
  7. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Im from Hamilton, to funny. little more than an hr from Barrie
  8. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Side note. I did spend a bit of time last night. Didt get it to turn over, but i did get the chokes moving open and close👍 small victorys are still victorys
  9. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    The mystery wire im pretty sure is to go to the terminal block in the motor. Will try this afternoon thank you
  10. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Ive also found this mystery ground wire i can only assume goes to the starter as there is no ground to the starter
  11. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Hope this is helpful
  12. J

    Spark plug UL77V on 87' Force 85hp OB

    I know you can look up alternatives. if you google what you should have, it will give you a list of acceptable replacements. Worked for me when they discontinued my plugs
  13. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Im positive you would know more than i would, i give this a go. Will the push to choke ignition switch work for this or do i need the 6 post round
  14. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    This is what i believe to be the correct diagram. Its the one i have been using and as far as i can tell everything seems to match up on my motor
  15. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    I dont think thats it... Theres some parts there i dont think are on mine and i know it does have a belt drive distributor thats not in that diagram. Ive put up all the pics i currently have one me, i can post more if needed
  16. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Will the push to choke ignition switch work still out do i need the 6post round one
  17. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Battery os good, cables and connectors seem fine on visual inspection, i have re traced and re connected all missing wires from the motor side. Unsure of starter condition. Motor if free amd moves freely when turning the prop(spent 2 days fogging the cylinders before moving prop). I will update...
  18. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    I will give this a go tonight but im almost positive it does have a belt driven distributor. I will post an update as soon as i have one
  19. J

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    Im restoring an old Crestline tri hull. Came with a force 70 im guessing mid 70s maybe. It can with the wiring a mess, i belive i have the motor side good but having trouble with the ignition side of things. I looked up some diagrams and i thing i have the wrong ignition. The boat came with a...
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