1989 force 85hp outboard

[birdgod]

I am have trouble putting the flush muffs on the motor. As you can see in the picture, the vent is on the "fat" part of the motor. Do I need a special flush muffs? can some one with the similar motor post a picture for me to show me hoe it is done? Thanks

yes, I am a newbie.....

 

[john from md]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

There are several types of muffs. The ones that work better on the older engines are those with the round cups and a hose on each side. The square muffs don't work too well on the round lower case.

John

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

Use the round suctioncup type and spread them open,then put them on.J

 

[birdgod]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

Use the round suctioncup type and spread them open,then put them on.J

I try to pull and push it on. and finally it went in, However, the suction cup doesn't fix completely on it. There are a big gap.....

 

[john from md]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

Something doesn't sound right. Can you shoot me some pics to johnandnanc182@yahoo.com?

John

 

[birdgod]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

here are the pictures.
the first one show the vent.
the send one show when i put the muffs on. as you can see the side of the muff is wide open. I can even put a big pen inside. p/s, I didn't push the pen in just lay it on top.

 

[john from md]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

As I said in my email message, it appears that they are not making the muffs as strong as those that I own. I think that might be the problem.

That said, even mine allows water to escape the sides of the suction cup. It doesn't seem to matter as I get water out of the tell tale and the engine does not get hot.

John

 

[birdgod]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

As I said in my email message, it appears that they are not making the muffs as strong as those that I own. I think that might be the problem.

That said, even mine allows water to escape the sides of the suction cup. It doesn't seem to matter as I get water out of the tell tale and the engine does not get hot.

John

Thanks for you input, i just want to be sure that it is the right vent I am putting it on. As this is my first boat. I don't want to blow it up

 

[Unbalanced]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

You can also try using a cheap plastic tub from Walmart. For my 85 Force, I would put the loose fitting muffs on and lower the outboard in the tub and wait for it to fill up before running.

 

[birdgod]

Re: 1989 force 85hp outboard

You can also try using a cheap plastic tub from Walmart. For my 85 Force, I would put the loose fitting muffs on and lower the outboard in the tub and wait for it to fill up before running.

did what you said and get a flush muffs from walmart and it works. Thanks