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    recoil rope replacement

    I have a late 90's 20hp evinrude 2 stoke ss outboard that i pulled the cord out of. Scared to open up the recoil mechanism, flying springs and such. Cant find the model and serial, bought second hand from now out of business boatyard. Other then "go buy a manual" (on the to do list) any tips or...
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    20 hp evinrude pull cord break

    how complicated a project is replacing the pull cord on an out board. mine pulled out this week. Also, i cant seem to find the model serial or manufacture date anywhere on the engine. there are some numbers stamped into the transom mount. thanks
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    fuel mix for 85hp force

    I have an '85 85hp force I've been running 50 to 1, but the exhaust sure is smoky. I've only been running in a bucket so it'll probably be less noticeable when in motion, but i don't want to foul up the cylinders. does anyone know the correct mix?
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    Thermostat?

    How important is the thermostat on the engine? I just fired up my '85 85hp Force this weekend in the bucket, and noticed that the water took a few seconds before it began coming out the back and when it does its more of a spray than a stream. I pulled the cover off of where the t-stat is...
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    transom replacement

    so after many months (spread over two years ha) of scrapping, sanding, and swearing i have finally managed to remove my partially rotted transom and have cut the new piece of plywood to the correct shape. I've coated the plywood with boaters resin (with hardener). what is the best method for...
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    Weak spark, no ignition

    I've recently been gifted a 50 HP 1985 johnson outboard. my neighbor took it out for its first run of the season and about 5 minutes down the river it just shut off. we pulled one plug and turned the engine with the plug grounded and observed a weak spark that progressively got weaker. we pulled...
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    Bleeding the tilt system

    I have an '85 85 with what i believe is the presolite tilt pump. anyways the tilt motor was dead upon purchace, but luckly my cousin is an electrical engineer and rebuilt it ... for fun... lucky me. my question is "what is the procedure for bleeding the air I've worked into the cyclinders out...
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    9.9 to 15 hp conversion

    does anybody know of any outboard engine bone yards? I've been looking in vain for about a month for a 15 hp johnson or evinrude carb.
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    Miss firing '85 85

    So i recently got this engine working, and since the first time it ran... it ran well. the only thing i noticed is that when i checked the spark the # 1 was weaker than the rest. Then this weekend I fired her up and she was rough, and then getting rougher, then she wouldn't stay running with low...
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    Starting Issues with an 85 '85

    so i'm about to take this engine on a one way trip to the middle of vineyard sound. :mad: 1985 85hp so far replaced the starter solenoid, the starter, the prop (huge chip in it), and the fuel line; also pulled and cleaned most of the terminals. Went to fire it up for the first time (which by...
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    Non-functioning autochoke

    I have a 85hp 1985 force model A. Engine turns over when I turn the key, but the choke doesn't engage when i push in the key. Any tips for testing/problem solving. If there is power going to the auto choke solenoid(?) & it's just toast, about how much does a replacement cost. I need a...
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    Fuel additives

    I was just talking with a friend who's fiberglass fuel tank is being eaten away by the ethanol in summer fuel, and I was wondering the following: I wonder if i should be adding something to the fuel for my 2 cycle 1985 85 hp force. I'm curious if the ethanol does nasty stuff to the non-metal...
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    Things that need to be done on "new" engine?

    I am hoping someone can give me pointers or a list of things I should check and/or replace before gasing & firing up an old 1985 85 HP force. I just replaced the starter and starter solenoid.... disconnected the spark plugs and turned the key. She turns strong. previous owner said he had the...
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    manual bypass for '85 85hp tilt/trim

    where is the manual bypass valve/screw on the tilt/trim motor/valve that is mentioned in the seloc manual???? the only screw I can find is half way up on the (tilt) motor housing, but that doesn't seem like a likely spot..... heavily rusted and stuck in position.... soaking with PB blaster for...
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    Starting issues

    I pulled this from another thread i posted about "what year is my force" because the title no longer matched my questions. so i checked the button on the shift linkage, and it was not touching in the neutral position. so i adjusted it. still nothing when i turn the key, except now I get...
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    What year is my 85 hp force?

    I just purchased an old 15 ft 1973 Chrysler boat with a non-original engine on it. I know it is an 85 horse power (white) Force outboard, with exhaust above the prop, 3 cylinder, power tilt, and it does not run....yet. I do not know the year of this engine. I can not find a serial or model...
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