no serial #s

[8&sand]

been enjoying the posts, had to sign up. just bought a 87 cuddy capri with a 86? force 85hp. this vessel was stolen recovered. I have a good hin. have looked everywhere on motor no numbers other than on carbs. would like to know what model/series so when parts are needed. any help would be great. also which repair manual is prefered. seloc or clymer?

 

[Josh P]

Re: no serial #s

the serial number should be in the stern brackets along with the model numbers, check there and then let us know.. oh clymer manual is 10x better

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: no serial #s

The blue Forces started in 1987.Take a couple pics of the motor,cover and port side and head.
You probably have a 87. The motor has the serial #s(usually missing) on the left side transom mount.The difference in these motors is real small.So any serial # will probably work.
If you plan on keeping the boat buy the factory manual.Clymer@Seloc are ok but they cover a lot of motors and give general info on them.Factory.s way better.J

 

[8&sand]

Re: no serial #s

gentlemen, i completed my homework and found some numbers,
on the port side of head : L658532
here's one by the bottom (3rd) spark plug 4999
the cowling part number is 663712
carbs read G31061
lastly, prior to purchase i metered 120psi dry compression test in each cylinder. what would a brand new motor read?

thanks for the help

 

[8&sand]

Re: no serial #s

gentlemen, i completed my homework and found some numbers,
on the port side of head : L658532
here's one by the bottom (3rd) spark plug 4999
the cowling part number is 663712
carbs read G31061
lastly, prior to purchase i metered 120psi dry compression test in each cylinder. what would a brand new motor read?

thanks for the help

jerryjerry, used to work for st lucie fire before i escaped fla.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: no serial #s

The #'s will be on this part.You can see it's been painted over bu the sticker is still there.J

 

[8&sand]

Re: no serial #s

View attachment 90929The #'s will be on this part.You can see it's been painted over bu the sticker is still there.J

no numbers. took paint off. wire wheeled it a little. theives must have taken care of them. no worries. we will enjoy. thanks for the help.