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  1. Simple_Man

    Thanks to All

    Thanks to all who have helped me over the last few Years. With some regrets I am moving to the Mercury forum due to the new to me boat and motor. Again Thanks to Everybody. Your help has been Much appreciated. P.S. My ole Force has moved to a good home, and is running Fine.
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    Thanks

    Thanks to everybody!!! With the wealth of knowledge on this forum, I have been able to keep my 85hp running over the years. Thanks Again
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    I think i found out why it stoped

    On the Fourth of July I was out for a cruise, and the motor just stopped. It wouldn't turn over, and I couldn't spin it by hand. Got It home pulled the head to look for damage, spun by hand and cranked. I put it back together with the old gasket. Started right up. went fishing while waiting for...
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    85HP Heads

    My motor just stopped on me, while cruising on the 4th. Wouldn't turn over pulled the plugs still wouldn't turn. I got it home spun it by hand. I pulled the head to check for damage I think I had water intrusion in a cylinder. one cylinder is a bit cleaner than the other 2 no gouges on the...
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    found jet in place of air mix screw

    I was helping my friend with his 1988 85hp. Took the carbs off to clean, and I found a jet in place of the air mixture screw. Is this normal, or do I have to find him a new air needle?
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    Will this voltage regulator work

    1987 85HP force. Will this voltage regulator work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rectifier-Voltage-Regulator-For-Mercury-Mariner-Outboard-6-Wire-815279-3-883072T/232018545185?epid=25007021918&hash=item3605620a21#rwid Also if it will, where does the 2nd red wire go?
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    Part Number tilt-ntrim valve body

    Does anybody know the part number for this valve body? Or if the threads can be repaired? Leaks like a ########.
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    Fluctuating reading on Tach

    I noticed today that my Tach reading if fluctuating between 5000 and 7000 at WOT. No change in WOT speed, still running 32 - 35mpg. I am wondering what would cause this. 85HP 1987 Force.
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    Idiots with Head Lights

    I fish on a smallish pond/lake in RI. My issue is there are 2 many Idiots on this body of water that have "Head Lights" on their boat. They use them just like on a car. Not only do they make it impossible to see their Nav lights, They blind the hell out of everybody else. I have spoken to the...
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    Difference in carbs

    1987 85HP. I have a broken carb. My friend gave me as set. but they are missing the jet on the center post inside. will they still work. See pic my old one is on the left.
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    added fuel now it running like _______!!!

    1987 85 hp ran great the for the last month. I added fuel today, now it wont get passed 2500 rpm. Good spark all three, compression is 125 on all three. I checked the fuel pump, no tears. clear fuel filter is staying full. Any suggestions would be great.
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    Spark Plug Boot

    Is it possible to replace the spark plug boot and connection, as I am having an intermitant issue due to a loose connection at the plug. 1988 force 85HP.
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    T Day

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Everybody
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    Skeg repair

    The Admiral found a stump the other day, and broke the skeg. I have looked at using a "skeg guard" to repair it. My problem is nobody has one for a 1987 85 HP. I called a couple of manufactures and they only go back to 1988. my question is will one for an 88 fit the 87?
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    I tried asking this in the steeting and controls section

    I have a steering pull. It gets worse as the rpm's increase. I have tried to adjust the steering fin every time out this season, made sure there are no problems with the hull, and also checked the mounting of my outboard. So I was wondering if a "No Feedback Helm" would be worth the investment?
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    fuel

    I had no choice but to use 93 octane last weekend. Wow what a boost in performance. will using 93 hurt my motor?
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    1987 85HP air box screws

    Does anyone know the size of the screws that hold the air box on? And do I have to use a gasket?
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    Trailering bracket

    Does anyone have the specs for the trailering bracket? I am going to try to make one or have one made, before I spend $150
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    new to me tilt and trim

    does this unit appear to be functioning properly? the tilt cylinder starts first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWLU6E3Q-GI&feature=youtu.be
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    time for my winter project

    I have finally decided to add tilt and trim to my 1987 85hp 856X7B I decided that I want to use "factory parts" due to the space confinements in my garage. My problem is the part numbers for the tilt/trim unit and which ones will work with my setup. Any help would be GREAT.
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