force L-drive 85 HP idle screw?

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hi Guys, I Think I Need To Adjust Idle, Because It Keeps Dying On Idle, But I can't locate The Idle Screw. can Anyone post A Picture Of Where It Is? Or Tell Me And Be Specific, Kind Of New To Boating. Thanks. Force 85 HP L-drive.
 
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Re: force L-drive 85 HP idle screw?

With the motor cowl off, you will see a vertical shaft that runs along the front of the power head. This shaft rotates when you advance the throttle. The vertical shaft, or tower, also connects to the carb linkages. About midway up the tower, there is an arm that has a machine bolt and a nut which contacts the block when fully closed. Loosen the nut, then screw the bolt in to increase idle, out to decrease.......
 
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Re: force L-drive 85 HP idle screw?

ThankYou. I located The Spot. The Problem Is That The Nut AnD Bolt Is Missing. No Wonder I Couldn't Find It. Thanks For The Nuts And Bolts
 
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Re: force L-drive 85 HP idle screw?

Any 1/4 X 20 stainless nut and bolt will do. Get one about 1 1/4 inches long. Lowes or Home depot have them.
 
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Re: force L-drive 85 HP idle screw?

thao said:
ThankYou. I located The Spot. The Problem Is That The Nut AnD Bolt Is Missing. No Wonder I Couldn't Find It. Thanks For The Nuts And Bolts
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No wonder you were having trouble adjusting it!!
 
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