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I have a 1996 Force 85hp Ho856X86L that I am having trouble getting good water flow.
I have Changed impeller and the thermostat. Everything looks good but when I sit at an idle or very low speed the high temp alarm comes on. I punch it and the alarm goes off and I can see good flow again.
I...
Re: Installing BusBar with Perko Switch Help
Thanks for the help Silvertip, I searched and read dozens of posts about this but NONE OF THEM said anything about where to put the busbar. My issue is where the busbar goes and if I need to ground it.
So you are saying:
Pigtail off the com of the...
I have a Perko switch for my two batteries but I also have a minbus (busbar) that I need to connect. BLU2304
I am needing to know two things.
1) Where do I connect the busbar? I was thinking of using a pigtail from Perko switch #2 to busbar then on to Bat2 +
2) Do I need to ground the busbar in...
I am looking for a GPS for the boat. I don't have a lot to spend so I was looking at the hand held West Marine has on sale (GPSMAP 76cx) for $179
I was told that this GPS does not have the maps and I would have to buy the BlueChart G2 for another $150
Q: Do I have to buy the BlueChart G2 in...
Motor 1986 Force 85HP model#856X6L Ser#2768
Seloc book shows there were several Lower Units put on the Force motors this year.
Q: Can anyone tell me what lower unit I have? (there are six mounting bolts)
I also have one bolt that will not break free. Any ideas on how to get it free? I don't...
I went to start the boat and it would not start. I thought it was the Solenoid because I could jump accross +/- posts and it would fire up. Replaced Solenoid and I still have the same issue.
So, in order to get my fishing trip in I ran a wire from + and one from - to a toggle switch and have...
I have a Bayliner Capri w/ force 85hp (1988) and it is a maual tilt/trim. What is the cheapest way to add Power Tilt/Trim to this motor? I am disabled and can NOT lift this motor everytime I take my son fishing. PLEASE HELP.
