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    1989 FORCE 85 - will not start!!!

    Ok, so I bought a Clymers manual for my motor, and adjusted everything the way it should be. Carb sync - check. Throttle Cam touching cam follower roller - check (as good as I can get it without bending things, just doesn't seem to want to touch, but it is damn close) WOT adjustment -...
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    1989 Force 85 - starting/idle issues

    Well, I was able to install the new piston, and put everything back together. Now the motor will start, but only if the throttle is in neutral and at full throttle. Once it starts, if I even move the throttle a bit, it will stall. And, it is hard to start - seems to flood alot. I haven't...
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    1989 Force 85 - new piston/rings installed - UPDATE 07-18-08

    Ok, I finally installed the new standard size piston and rings in cylinder #3. It went in tight, but it went in. The piston itself was able to slid in and wiggle a bit without the rings, but with the rings it's tight. Everything is put back together, well oiled cylinder, plugs are out so I can...
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    1989 Force 85 piston - does this look right?

    I am ready to install my piston in a 1989 Force 85, but something looks 'fishy' Can anyone check out this pic and let me know if this is correct? The connecting rod can slide side to side and as you can see, the piston bearing pins are exposed a bit. They do not fall out, but you can see them...
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    Should piston be super tight in cylinder?

    Hi everyone, I have a 1989 85 Force engine, and i am replacing the piston in #3. I have everything all set and ready to go - ordered and assembled a standard size piston, rings etc. When I go to put the piston in the cylinder - it's VERY tight. Hard to get in, but once it's in, it's in, and...
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