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    85 HP Lower Unit Trouble

    I have a 1986 85 hp 856X6L. Been running just fine with no troubles. Changed the oil in the lower unit, old oil looked good, no water, no shavings. Went to the river after changing and all was well. The next weekend trouble started immediately after putting in the water. At idle and mid throttle...
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    Help, Starter and Choke Solenoid

    I have a 1986 85 HP Force outboard, model 856X6L. Went to the lake for the first time this year, came right back. Checked the starter solenoid and found it to be bad, replaced it and here is what is still going on. Turn the key, press in to activate choke, nothing, solenoid attempts to set choke...
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    Prop Repair 85 Force

    Dinged up the prop pretty bad last time out. Gonna get it rebuilt but need some advice. Right now I get 4800 rpm at WOT and 32 Mph GPS . I would like to get a few more mph if possible. Are the rpms right for a 85 Force. If not when I get the prop rebuilt I understand they can change the pitch...
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    Prop vs RPM

    How does the prop size affect RPM's. I want to get some more speed out of my boat if possible. I have a 17' Bayliner V Hull fish and ski with a 1986 85 hp force on it. The only reference number I can find on the prop is a series of numbers that are all but unreadable X 17. I am assuming that...
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    1986 Force 85 HP No Power

    The problem is narrowed down to no spark on the bottom cylinder. Bought a spark tester, top and mid cylinder would jump about a 1/4" spark. Top cylinder almost started the engine and the middle did (with all the plugs disconnected) but no spark on the bottom. I changed between 2 extra coils that...
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    86 Force 85 hp - no power

    Second time on this one. Took the boards advice and rebuilt the fuel pump. No luck. Boat will still not get faster than seemingly about 1/4 speed when WOT and will not get on plane with just me in it. Compression is top to bottom 120/118/115. Ran a can of seafoam thru it as well, when I was...
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    Control Box 1986 85 HP Force

    Looking for a control box for my boat. Dont need the cables just the shift/throttle. Mine is pretty worn. Thanks for any help you can give.
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    No Power on 85 HP Force

    Help - Was getting ready to trailer my boat about 2 months ago, pulling up to the dock and all of a sudden, like you tripped a switch, the motor would not go above a fast idle and would not even get on a plane with just me in the boat. Had been running fine prior. I have since cleaned the carbs...
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