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Hi guys, I'm posting here because I'm totally stumped. I have a 1986 force outboard with a two wire trim motor that doesn't work. All I hear are the two relays clicking. I replaced the relays with no change. I disconnected the wires from the motor to the relays and plugged in a light. The light...
Bayliner 1710 trophy Bass boat with a force 85 horse with a US marine Pull Neutral control.
Problem:
When i pull the entire handle out on the shifter, it moves forward but stops at about 10 o clock. It will not go further than that and feels jammed. It will not advance the throttle in neutral...
Hi I just came by this post. I am having a similar issue with my shifter. Mine is the type where the whole handle pulls out. When i go to push forward on trottle it stops at about 10 o clock. Its like it is jammed and wont go any further. I don't know where to start. Ideas?
Hello everyone!
I?m a first time buyer for a bait cast reel.
I?m looking for something under $100 but I don?t want to buy junk
Does anyone have ideas for some specs that are important to look for and does anyone have recommendations?
I?m bass fishing on the northern Mississippi river
All...
Shortly after launching the boat I always notice a small amount of fuel in the water. Any thoughts on where this could be coming from and why? Un burned fuel in exhaust? Is this normal? Its not a lot but enough for me to notice.
Also,
When i mix my fuel i use the standard 50:1 mix. I also...
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I'm getting ready to rebuild/clean the carbs on my 1985 force 85 hp. Model 856X5L, with serial 5941. When i'm searching for parts, the parts lists show 2 options: a bottom jet style carb and side jet style carb. I'm new to this kind of stuff and wasn't sure which one I have. On...
