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    Pulls right definitive answer?

    Ive read every post on why a Force 85 pulls hard right with no definitive answer. No my hulls not hooked, no i dont want to experiment with taking it in and out of the water 3 or more times and adjusting the snout. Facining the rear of the boat slash engine which direction should the snout...
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    Trim Tilt 3 wire fuse

    I have 10 gauge wire running to the MOM switch from the Batt, can/should I put a 30 Amp (or similar) in line fuse from the batt hot wire?
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    Quick TT question

    Im replacing an oring, why after everything is disconnected can i not remove the valve body from the motor? Does it need some force?
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    Wandering Idle

    Maiden voyage yesterday after 15 years of inactivity. 1984 Force 85. Compression 125 each Carbs rebuilt new needle and seat, gaskets, all idle circuit ports clear via spraying carb cleaner thru. New fuel pump diaphragm and fuel lines Drained and cleaned tank fresh fuel Idle air screws 1 turn...
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    TiltTrim Motor to valve body O ring size

    Someone put a new motor on the valve body and didnt replace the oring. where can i get one or what size are they?
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    Leaking carbs

    1984 Force 85 with walbro we9 carbs. Did my first start up today (off a remote tank) and at least it puffed a few times then back fired and was leaking out the throat of the carbs all 3. Removed carbs and was going to rebuild but they are almost perfectly clean inside. Any advice? Engine was...
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    1984 Force 85 Shifter controls

    Getting ready for initial start up on my Force 85 with what looks like its original single stick shifter. Couple silly questions. When in neutral should the cam at the engine be right on the neutral safety switch? How do you use the controller for just throttle? (sorry im used to twin sticks)...
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    1984 F85 rectifier wiring

    Rectifier was shorted out so I’m installing a new one. I seem to have an extra wire attaching to one of the terminals. No tach, not even a hole for a tach on dash. Seems to be purple. Attached to one of the green wire terminals. Thoughts?
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    Trailer experts please advise

    I have a new to me 1984 Bayliner Trophy Bass boat, and a 1987 Tennessee trailer. She does not sit right. What is the right way to set this up. The issues are 1. the boat does not sit on the bunks except at the rear of the trailer. 2. The bow stop seem too high. 3. The boat makes contact over...
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    1984 Force 85 Ignition Key wiring

    Ive read most of the posts and have my new key wired correctly except for one wire. There is a black wire that goes to ground on the engine in the original harness. It was not connected on the old key switch. Which terminal if any does it go to? The new switch wiring diagram does not show it...
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    1983/84 Force 85 Ignition key

    The correct ignition switch is available $69. Can I use one of the cheap $20 ones instead? This is a total budget build and anywhere I can save $50 is a win for the project. TIA
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    New Boat TT Questions

    Hi all New to the forum. I have a 1983 Trophy Bass boat with a 1984 Force 85. Every single mucky muck in 37 years with electrical tape has messed with the wiring on this boat. What is the normal Trim and Tilt function and how is it "supposed" to work? Currently there is a switch on the dash for...
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