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    1988 85hp power trim

    Few years ago I had a problem with my power trim that would not go down. I had to repair the shaft going down to the pump. Question? What fluid do I replace the system with? Please don't tell me 30 grade oil. The motor keeps dropping down on me. I had no problems before I emptied it out.
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    85hp Force Gas gushing out top carb

    Yep, just finish fixing the trim tilt motor and now I took the boat out for a 20 minute run(full throttle), coming in back to the shore idling down it stalls. I try to start and just won't stay running. Gas pouring out into the lake. I took it out of the water (shallow shore) and run with the...
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    88 Force 85hp trim no up and down but motor runs

    Hi, I just went out in the boat to for a quick spin to get the bilge to empty the boat and the trim is not working. The motor runs but no movement. I was wondering, am I out of fluid or do i need to check out the pump for rebuild? This is new to me and I see just a bit of oil res in the water...
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    1988 85hp Force prop pitch

    I have two props that came with my 85hp Force. I have checked over and over tying to find the stamp on what pitch they are. Am I as blind as a bat or do they not stamp the blade pitch on them? Anybody know what the two prop pitches are for a 1988, 1700 Bayliner Capri Cuddy with 85hp Force?
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    1988 85hp Force gas line quick change adapter and motor gas filter

    Hi all, I finally decided to start up my 1988 85ph Force today. Primed the bulb and noticed gas dripping out of the quick disconnect. My question is did this quick disconnect come like this or is it after market? Looks like another pain in the butt. I assume it's for an O/B trolling motor. I...
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    What is a good tach to get for a Force?

    I have a 1988 85hp Force and I would like to add a rpm tach but the dash room is limited because of the fish finder. What is the best tach to get. I have been out of the loop for years and have no idea. RTorn
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    1988 85hp Force, advance the timing question

    I don't know too much about Force O\B's and just want to know what can happen if I advance the timing less than 5 degrees? Doesn't look like it was adjusted. I know when I was in my early 20's I had a 1965 50hp merc and advance the timing and it ran like the devil on fire on a 16 by 6ft Humber...
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    Question for thiner wires going to battery

    I took my boat out from hibernation today and I hook up the battery but forgot to hook up the thinner black wire. What are these wires for(black & red)? I checked the wires back and it looks like it is connected to the charging system. I don't remember these wires in my last outboard. Can...
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    1988 1700 Bayliner floor question

    For the guys that have rebuilt the floor on a Bayliner. Is there a water drain hole at the back of the boat in front of battery comparment. I can feel a small round hole under the carpet.
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    Overheat buzzer question for the Pro's

    Last summer I tried to troll with my 85hp force 1988, I trimmed it up to the trim tab. Vents still in the water but the alarm went off 5 mins later. Is this normal for a Force or do I need to replace the impeller soon? Runs fine idle full out when trimmed all the way down. This Force is new to me.
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    1988 Bayliner stiff steering

    Does anybody know how to loosen up the steering on my 1988 Bayliner 85 hp force. I pumped grease into the fitting last summer but it only loosened it up 50 percent. What is the procedure on maintenance for this? I don't want to ruin the transmission in the steering wheel. There is already a...
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    Bayliner 17ft Capri Cuddy 85hp o\b capacity plate

    Of all the boats that I have owned, this is the first boat that doesn't have a Government plate on it with the weight load restriction. There is a faded silver tag beside the 85 hp Force (passenger side) with nothing on it. Is Bayliner that cheap to put a proper tag on their boat or are we...
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