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  1. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    sorry i don't have the parts diagram to see that. I'm sure it's a part that can be ordered or a substitute found.
  2. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    Did you get it figured out at this point?
  3. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    I am wondering if the rod that has the curved end is in the wrong hole and you have the throttle in the wrong position too (all the way open to full throttle) was this all taken apart or just the choke like you asked about??? Then maybe the plastic plate will hit the choke lever when it's in the...
  4. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    I have circled in the photo you posted where it might go but its hard to tell without more angles to see the manual choke lever. Its hard to tell if it lines up or not but it appears the hole on the lever should go on the bar circled in red too. That should actuate the choke butterfly but thats...
  5. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    what horsepower and year is this?
  6. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    yeah that carb looks different and you said single carb? This thread is related to a 1989 85 HP force engine which has 3 cylinders and thus 3 carbs, I'm not sure what you have there so unfortunately I've got no input at this time. Perhaps you need to input more detail or start a new thread...
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    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    for the record I added the pics to see if it would help Barrylaw (the commenter) out at all. They aren't his pics...
  8. J

    replacing water intake hose and found this:

    he gave me the idea of inserting a tapered tool to reshape it. I decided to use a hair dryer to lightly soften the plastic first then I used a big wire nut I had that fit well and reformed it. Surprisingly it worked quite well and took little heat from the hair dryer. I will be sure to tighten...
  9. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    It's older photos off video I had. not great but hopefully helps some?
  10. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    not the clearest pics but do these help you at all?
  11. J

    replacing water intake hose and found this:

    You think I'd have to pull the drive just to take that tube out? I thought it looked like 2 bolts and possibly a seal that makes the tube water tight to the hose that comes from the drive. I'm not sure how long that tube is though. Not really looking to pull the drive and do bellows right now...
  12. J

    Weight of my boat

    I have a 20.5 foot open bow Rinker. no idea if they'd compare in weight but mine is listed at 3,000 pounds and on a single axel trailer. haven't had any trailer problems. online says 2675 pounds without fuel gear or passengers. Perhaps yours is a bit heavier but must be under 3500 pounds which...
  13. J

    5.7 EFI running hotter on starboard exhaust

    I have a 1995 Mercruiser 5.7 carb model and Ive noticed starboard side is hotter than the port. Starboard has never gotten too hot to touch and things have been fine for me. my temp gauge runs around 140 though. Once Ive been running for a while both sides tend to even out temp wise to the...
  14. J

    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    isn't there a rod on the side that ties them all together? its been a while since Ive had a force outboard
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    replacing water intake hose and found this:

    I'll be sure to tell the person I bought the boat from he or the previous to him tightened it too much. I obviously realized that someone overtightened it the questions posed was part name? and could it be reused this way? not did you think it was overtightened LOL, thats pretty clear already
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    replacing water intake hose and found this:

    I was about to replace the water intake hose for my 1995 Mercruiser 5.7 carb model and when I pulled the old hose I found the nipple/plastic tube had been partially crushed. see pic.. temp has always been fine since I've owned it but my question is should I delay boating and order the...
  17. J

    Water supply hose damaged by steering arm Mercruiser 5.7

    Is there a part name or number to order the formed hose? I don’t have that info or might you steer me toward where to get it? Thanks
  18. J

    Water supply hose damaged by steering arm Mercruiser 5.7

    Hello, I have a 1995 Mercruiser 5.7 carb model with 2 things I’d like to resolve. 1. The steering arm apparently has been wearing on the water supply hose and it’s got a slit and close to opening up. Curious if anyone knows the hose size prior to me pulling it out? I assume regular old radiator...
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    mercruiser 5.7 hard start fuel pump/oil pressure switch?

    Here we go again, this year the fuel pump doesn’t energize using the 3 prong switch installed last year during start up. If I run direct power it works fine. Someone mentioned a relay or wiring in a power switch to power the pump for start up then cut it off. Can anyone elaborate on that so I...
  20. J

    Fuel leaking out side of carb

    Finally fished with rebuild of 1988 85hp force and it starts and runs well in driveway but when I got to river and started it I saw fuel leaking out a screw on the side of the carb. Not sure what the screw is called but its a brass colored screw with a hole in the center of it and fuel keeps...
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