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I have 1989 85 HP Force.
Should I have a lot of smoke at idle & smoke inside the motor cover too.
Good compression
New plugs
Runnng 50:1 QuickSilver
Will this effect the carb mix whencover is on?
Runs great tru 7/8 throttle
When I try the last little push for WOT is 4000-4500 i get a...
Runs out of fuel at 1/2 tank?
I have a 21 gal tank.... I fill it up till it clicks..
I run for about an hour 8 gal or so... then it acts like it runs outa gas.
I pump the ball while condition is acting...no change??
I figure the fuel line is collapsing or pump works but failing. Ruling out...
I have a 17' Maxum Open Bow 2550 lbs with me in the boat & Trailer on scale alone. ........ Subtract the average trailer weight.
I have a 85 HP FORCE Outboard
Mounted now is a #072127 Michigan Prop 13 1/2 Dia 15 Pitch keep for spare only (badly worn out).
I am acheiving 4200-4500 RPM @...