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    1985 85 hp loss of power, no misfire

    My last trip out,after 10 minutes of running the engine lost a bulk of power. It wasn't misfiring like when I had a stator wire burn through years ago, just couldn't get above 2500 rpms. After sitting for a while it would run fine for a while then same situation. I am currently about to test...
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    converting ignition system 1985 85hp

    has any body converted there ignition system from plug type connectors to terminal block style? seems a lot easier to trouble shoot
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    85 85 hp , trigger issue

    still in rebuild mode here but here is where i have gotten. i have fuel and compression. thought i had spark causing timing light to fire but spark tester proved me wrong.not sure if cheap harbor freight light was picking up on other cylinders firing but number one is dead. i have crossed...
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    1985 85 hp ignition help

    finished the rebuild on motor but having trouble with timing. i have verified tdc,lines up perfect but when i hit it with the light the marks are about 150 degrees off.they light up above the terminal block.I have tried adjusting it but only get an inch or two of movement by the marks.any help...
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    almost ready to hit the water,just need a little help! 85 85hp force

    Hey guys,been gone a couple years to rehab and divorce.alll the while boat sat with blown piston. i dissammbeled block and took to machine shop.got oversize piston. took plenty a pictures with my cellphone of process.well here is the problem. phone died and i lost all photos. i have engine...
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    1985 85 hp force blown piston and rebuild

    I am in process of tearing motor down to see if block is salvagable after piston grenaded.it was bottom piston and not sure why it did this. the carb didnt have a speck of dirt in the bowl. just before it blew a large plume of water was flying past my shoulder and when i looked back had a clump...
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    1985 85 hp

    Hello< i have lost fire on number three cylinder and it has been a while since i have had to do any troubleshooting< i am wondering if any body can point me in right direction for troubleshooting coil , module and beyond. i know there is a post about it but w 700 pages of post may take me a...
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    another bogging out thread please help

    Ihave a 1985 85 horse that is currently bogging out at 2300 rpm.it started out as an intermittent problem on last trip and now simply stays bogged out. I have replaced the diaphram and check valves all the fuel lines and the ball. I have pulled the line from the tank and checked that...
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    1985 85 hp possible trigger assembly problems(updated)

    What I origionaly thought was a fuel issue has actually turned into an electrical problem. My no 1 cylinder has no spark. Which really explains the rough idle and weakness. I tried switching the cdi`s and no 1 still has no spark so I am thinking the coil, hopefully. What would be my next step...
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    1985 85 hp fuel problems

    Hello my name is John and I am new to the board. I jave an 1985 85 force that was running fine till I changed the primer bulb. First trip out as soon as I got on plane the engine would die. I reprimered the engine and it fired right up. Kept happenin for 10 minutes then ran fine the rest of the...
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