Hey everyone -
I recently went to look at a 2001 220 LX that I've been considering purchasing. In general, the boat looked like it was in good shape and I may be interested in purchasing it sans one potential deal breaker. As I was inspecting it I noticed small bumps or "blisters" in the...
Hey everyone,
I've got an 1988 85 hp Force outboard that has had shifting issues since I got it 3 years ago. I've been through the entire shift system from the control units to the shift rod seal in the lower unit adjusting and replacing parts. I'm all too familiar with the whole system at...
Hey everyone -
I was having shifting issues with my 1988 85 hp Force last summer and thanks to everyone here, found it to be the all too common problem with the shift rod seal. I replaced the seal and the boat shifted perfectly for a while.
Unfortunately, as the summer wore on, the shifting...
Hey everyone -
I've scoured the web looking for answers and haven't been able to find any, so I finally broke down and had to ask. I've been battling shifting issues on my 85 hp Force for a while now. One day it will shift like butter, then the next time I use it it'll pop in and out of gear...
