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    Voltage on kill wires from ignition module

    Is it normal to see voltage across the white wires from the ignition modules and ground? I am getting 12-30 volts while the engine is running. 1989 85hp with presto lite ignition Harness to helm is disconnected so I am trouble shooting by starting and killing the motor with a jumper at the...
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    85HP Trigger

    I am going through my ignition system because I am convinced that I have a spark issue. I tested resistance and output of my charging coils and they were good. Trigger resistance test was 56, Book says 48-52 bigger issue is I am not picking up anything from the output test. Nada So I...
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    unburned fuel

    so my1989 85hp motor is all back together again. compression is good carbs are all clean and synced I did the timing and it seems to run better at 30 not 28. When I first did the timing I found it at 30 changed it to 28 and the engine ran noticeably worse. So here I am the motor runs but...
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    Water in all 3 cylinders

    I swapped out my piston and rings. That was fun. Started up my 1989 85HP and I am getting water in all 3 cylinders. The head gasket is new, As is the exhaust gaskets. I guess it's possible that I didn't install them perfectly? Does anyone recommend RTV in addition to the gasket, or is that...
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    Replacing stock pistons with Wiseco pistons

    I just received a shipment of Wiseco piston and rings for my 85HP. I am really surprised at how tapered they are from top to bottom. It seems like I should be measuring my clearance from the bottom?
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    comp test not so good options?

    1989 85HP Force new to me Did a compression test 120 115 100 Seloc manual said 15 psi max diff. so I pulled the head cover and found this. It sure looks like what people have described here before. rings getting caught on exhaust port. The #3 cylinder has a decent scratch , I am actually...
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    1989 85HP recirculation system

    Hello All. I am the proud new owner of an old 89 16' bayliner with its original 85HP Force. I have read through a lot of the previous posts over the last 2 weeks and feel very lucky to have found this forum. Thank you to all who contribute their time and knowledge here. The issue I have been...
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