1986 85 hp force

[otec465]

was wondering what kind of controls i could use with this engine.

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

I believe they were usually fitted with Quicksilver Commander 2000 controls when new.
Should be able to use Commander 3000 also, as well as quite a few of the other brands.

I would contact the retailer you are going to purchase from, to make sure you get the correct one.

 

[otec465]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

thanks for the info, also on the engine there is a tab on the bow side, is it ok to directly hook up the steering cable to this

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

If you are talking about the pad on the lower support plate, that is there specifically to mount steering. If you want a little quicker and tighter steering, take off the engine cover and in front just below the airbox you will see another 3/8 hole. you can also hook steering cable to this hole. If you hook cable directly to either hole, be sure you have a proper swivel mount so you do not bend anything when tilting the engine and use a slightly longer bolt so the cable can slide up and down on it a little. Much better to run the cable through the tube (if provided) on the engine clamps and use an adapter bar to connect engine to cable.

 

[otec465]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

the engine has a bar coming out from the other hole that you mention but i have no parts to hook my cable to that. what should i look to buy, and what would be the repercussions if i just hooked it to the holes that we mentioned instead of through the tube.

 

[otec465]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

what control cables should i get

 

[carpenterken]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

I have a set of controls for a 105 1978 motor. Would they work for him?

 

[RDiaz4U]

Re: 1986 85 hp force

I purchased a 1986 bayliner with a force 85hp. my question is how do i properly trim the motor. i was given two metal pins to use. also how do i lock the motor up to keep the prop out of the water when docked? I have a manual trim/tilt system. can find any info in the repair manual.