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    Running my Tilt Trim Wiring

    I have an '86 85HP Force that I just put on a 2-wire tilt trim system. What is the best route to run the wiring from the tilt trim to the relays and from the relays to the switch at the dash? Do I need to drill holes in the bottom half of the cowling to get the wiring inside to the relays...
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    Tilt Trim Pump Wiring

    I need some advice please. Can I expect any surprises or challenges with removing the top of my pump to replace the two wires? As you can see, one is exposed and causing the pump to not work when activated. I want to be aware of any problem with brushes or springs. Thanks!
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    Tilt Trim Install - Wiring Diagram, Thrust Bracket, & Relays for 85HP Force

    Resident Force Experts, I'm in the process of installing an assembled 2-wire tilt trim system on my 85 HP Force. I'm fairly handy but need to track down a wiring diagram to make this happen. Any suggestions? I only have the 2 wires coming off the pump motor, nothing else. Also, I've read...
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    Force 85 Lower Shift Rod Seal

    Is it hard to replace the seal for the lower shift rod? Mine is leaking water into my lower unit. I will try to do it this fall after I get off the water. Thanks
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    85 HP Stuck Drain Plug - Any Suggestions?

    I have had my 1986 85HP now for two seasons and am just now changing the LU gear oil but the darn plug is stuck. I used the correct sized allen wrench but I turned so hard that it actually turned (slipped) inside the hex head...I guess the screw was worn. I'm considering using a drill & EZ out...
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    85HP Shifting Problem

    I took my '86 85HP out on the river this morning to adjust the idle mixture and idle speed, in the water, in gear, as the manual says. I figured I would take her out fishing first to warm up the engine and tie it up to the dock on the way in and do the tune-up. The problem today though is she...
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    De-Carbing my 85HP Force

    I sprayed some Power Tune spray (foamed up) in my cylinders on Sat with the intention of taking the boat out today but the wind has picked up and my work schedule is full. Do I need to get the muffs on it tonight to avoid any problems/damage or wili it be OK until next weekend when I can get...
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    Increase Pitch for 85HP Force?

    First I want to thank everyone again that has helped me breathe life back into my 1986 85 HP Force. It took some time but once I slowed down to listen and follow the advice on here and in my Clymers, she's back running strong. Now that I've got her running I have a question about the prop...
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    Out of Ideas 2

    This is a sequel to my post last year. I bought a, '86 85Hp Force 1 1/2 years ago and put it on the water early last season. It ran great and I used it weekly to go fishing and cruising on the river. About halfway through the season though, my son had it out with his friends tubing and...
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    Tilt/Trim Unit - 2 wire vs. 3 wire?

    I've got an 85HP Force and looking for a tilt/trim unit for it on Ebay. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a 2 wire unit and a 3 wire unit? I see both kinds for sale. Does one work better than the other? Thanks
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    85HP Force - Out of Ideas

    I bought a 16' bowrider last year with an 85HP Force. The engine ran great this spring and summer until mid-July when my son took it out with his friends tubing on the river. Now, the motor won't idle below 1000rpm and to get it moving, I need to run it in high idle and then jam the throttle...
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    Compression Test 85HP Force - Neutral vs. WOT

    I put a new head gasket on my 85HP Force today and did a quick compression check with the shift lever in neutral. I noticed on this site that everyone recommends the shift lever be in the WOT position during these checks. Does that make a difference in the compression and if so, how? I just...
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    Broken Bolt on 85hp Lift Bracket

    The lift bracket on the side of my engine is useless these days because the bolt to support it is broken off inside. I was planning to drill it and use an EZ out. Does anyone disagree with doing it this way? Is this a regular steel bolt or will I need a special drill bit? Thanks in advance...
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    Force 85 - Can't adjust fuel mixture

    I have a early 80's model (could never find the serial #) Force 85. Using the manual I attempted to adjust the fuel mixture since the plugs are continually being fouled. The problem is that I can't seem to locate any adjustment screws on any of the 3 carbs. Are there some models out there...
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    New Prop on Force 85 hits trim tab

    Here's the story. I'm very new to boating. I have a 16' bowrider with an 85hp Force. I chewed up the aluminum prop (13 x 19) the first few times out and can't swing the money for a new one. Coincidentally, my brother-in-law had a SS Raker prop (13 1/2 x 18) as a door stop in his milking...
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