I am just curious but...arent automotive pistons stronger? Has anyone done any machining or milling to install auto pistons in any forces? I have an '86 85 hp and was wondering if I could make mine bulletproof. I know proper fuel mix and idle mixture settings are important but wouldnt it be nice...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/2791316716.html Looks like a steal to me and will keep me tinkering for a while although skeg is broken. Should I jump on it?
I was wondering if any of you knew off the top or your head what the throttle cable tension should be set at. Could anyone with a mid to late 80's force take off their throttle cable and measure the distance between the nipple and the actual cable connector for me? I had "play" in my throttle as...
Quick question...is it normal for water to come out of the 2 rear drain holes on the LU while the engine is running on muffs? I installed a new powerhead water seal before I put the engine back on. Is it time for a waterpump rebuild kit? I used gasket maker in place of the lower gasket. Any help...
Hi all I have an 84' 15 foot bayliner. There is a knob that I can unscrew and remove on the bottom of the steering hub. Is this for removing the steering wheel because it wont budge? If not what is it's purpose? Im pretty sure it isnt a tilt model. Thanks!!
I'm very aggrevated.....I have a 14ft teleflex steering cable connected to my 85hp force outboard...why is it so hard to find the right replacement? Number on cable is SC10514 manufactured in 1984 rack n pinion. I believe it is back mount whatever that means... also on my oem rack the mount...
Engine is very hard to turn by hand by flywheel with plugs in but turns easily without them in. Starter stays engaged without plugs in while cranking but when I crank the engine with the plugs in the starter bendix moves up and down engaging and disengaging while cranking. I chipped a couple of...
Hey guys and gals. I just want to ask why the manufacturer doesn't reccomend boring over .030?? If they don't reccomend it then why does Wiseco make .040 pistons? I ask because I had one bored .040 3.352 :D Had the other 2 lightly honed because they were in good condition. After being down for 2...
Hey guys I have a question about the small gaskets that go with the carb bowl bolt. One looks thicker than the other. Which one goes on the inside and which on the outside? One more...I bought a water line seal and grommet and was curious if any of you guys have had problems breaking any of the...
Block is in the machine shop getting bored and I am dinking around getting parts clean and painting getting ready to assemble. Out of the reeds I had from 3 powerheads...I was able to piece together a decent set. My question is..if a see a tiny bit of light through some of the reeds are they...
Hey guys and gals it looks to me like a previous owner removed all the hardware for the manual tilt lock. The flapper thing is still there to grab onto the trim pin but it's a headache to pull the string up to unlock it and grab the engine with one hand and tilt up. Anyone know where I might...
Hey guys I found an old prop in my dads stuff and I wanted to sell it. The number on the prop is 22814A2 -8. I was trying to find info on it but I cant. I did find a 48-22814A2 on the mercury/michigan prop wheel chart but is it the same thing? What's the difference between the 48-22814A2 and the...
Is there a seal that I dont know about or can't find that goes between the water tube and powerhead? The piece that holds the water tube looks kind of IFFY like there should be some type of seal there and I won't trust it to seal once I get my powerhead done and back on the boat.
How do I remove the idle tubes on my carbs? Carbs are WE-9. Everything else is removed except needle seat whiich is pressed in (i think). Do I tap them from the inside of the carb with something flat and out through the top?
86' 85hp I messed up...not knowing what I was doing I unscrewed the shift shaft and pulled it out of the lower unit. Heard a sound in lower. I didn't touch the pivot screw. Drained gear oil and used screwdriver in drain hole to move pivot and shift to get the shaft screwed in again. I'm having a...
