just bought a force 85 outboard but the model number is missing

[patrickj]

i just bought a boat that has an 80 something model force motor. The sticker for the model and serial number is damaged. The serial number reads 3183. as for the model number all i know is the last 2 digits are 7b, ive narrowed it down to i believe a 1987 year model but im trying to find out the exact model number to try and get parts, any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[carholme]

Re: just bought a force 85 outboard but the model number is missing

Patrick;

The model 858F7B was manufactured in 1987:

85 1987 00X1050 858F7B

From here:

http://www.maxrules.com/models/forcemodels/50_85.html

Here is the parts listing for it:

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/1244.cfm

Hope that helps.

Gerry

 

[patrickj]

Re: just bought a force 85 outboard but the model number is missing

awesome man i really appreciate it.