low rpms on 85 hp force

joebob23

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I have a 16' maxum that was taching @ around 5000 then suddenly lost power at WOT and now gets only 3500 on a good day. used to pull a tube and rider with 3 others in boat now won't even pull tube with just driver. 120 lbs on all 3 cylinders for compression. fuel ines clear and pump works fine. any help would be appreciated. Idles kinda rough but runs smooth at 3000 rpms. top cylinder plug kinda black.
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: low rpms on 85 hp force

Do a spark test.then pull the diaphram and see if it's OK.The vent line and squeezie check them too.J
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: low rpms on 85 hp force

Change the plugs.Then do another compression test.I had a bad head gasket and it still had good compression.The warmer it got the more it leaked.J
 
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