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    1985 85 hp loss of power, no misfire

    With the motor not misfiring but will not go beyond 2500 RPM, personally I don't think this is electrically caused but more by fuel and maybe cable/throttle control related. I could be wrong but I'd check on this before delving any further with the electrical side.
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    1985 85 hp loss of power, no misfire

    You will need to check with CDI troubleshooting for the proper ohm ranges for their stator. As for the 2K wires to ground, that needs to be corrected that it is not an acceptable reading for wire insulation resistance. The minimum should be no less than 500K ohms or half a megaohm. This is with...
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    1985 85 hp loss of power, no misfire

    If the stator is still of the original the acceptable range for the stator charge coil resistance is 680-800 ohms between the bl/y pairs (2 pairs). The 45 ohms on the trigger set wires of 45 is acceptable although technically it is supposed to be 48-52 ohms between each pair of wires. Double...
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    1987 Force 85 vs Force 90

    If you plan on putting an electrohydraulic Tilt and Trim, you need to make sure you hold up on installing the motor on the boat until you install the T&T. It'll make it a lot easier to install the T&T..
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    1994 Force 120HP tilt and trim questions.

    If it can be rebuild, it'll make a great spare.
  6. J

    1994 Force 120 controls.

    She looks like a winner!
  7. J

    1994 Force 120 controls.

    I'll take a guess, the Tan/Lt Blu is the temp sensor wire.
  8. J

    1994 Force 120HP tilt and trim questions.

    Does it look like the old motor took in some fluid? This is one of the consequences of overfilling the unit. If it does not have any sign of fluid intrusion, then it can be rebuilt assuming the problem is just worn out mechanical parts like brushes, bushings, etc.
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    Hooking up jump box to starter 1987 force 85 to diagnose

    Unfortunately, the flywheel lift kit you bought does not fit your 85HP motor. The kit you bought will fit those smaller and older Force/Mercury motors with threaded center flywheels. The later models and larger HP motors don't have threaded center flywheel instead has three bolt holes for...
  10. J

    88 Force 50 Powerhead

    Ok, thanks. Looks like you got this. Cheers.
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    Hooking up jump box to starter 1987 force 85 to diagnose

    Caution, make sure all bare wires are taped off and not cross connected to each other before attempting the following: Presuming no electrical hook up meaning the ignition switch connections and T&T wiring not connected, you can still check all three, i.e. spark, starter and compression. You...
  12. J

    Motor dies then won't start

    And there's aftermarket brush kit for these starters by Sierra - part # 18-5697 which goes around $20.
  13. J

    Motor dies then won't start

    "I've found that rebuilding the OEM starter is the way to go." Another thumbs up for that statement.
  14. J

    88 Force 50 Powerhead

    Goodluck. Not really sure why the need to remove the powerhead to install an electrohydraulic T&T. Although, there is a recommendation to dismount the swivels from the transom (lifting the entire motor off the transom) for easier installation but never heard about removing the powerheads. But if...
  15. J

    Force 50HP running with cheap Honda 5 Pin AC CDI.

    The manuals says, 30 BTDC at WOT. If you measured 26 at Dynamic timing, that is close enough although another two degrees will be better. Most Force outboard users recommend to retard the WOT timing, Static or Dynamic, 2 degrees from the manual not for speed but for the longevity of the piston...
  16. J

    88 Force 50 Powerhead

    You're welcome. So what kind of work are you going to do with the powerhead? Just out of curiosity.
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    88 Force 50 Powerhead

    Double check all around and use inspection mirror to see if anything is still holding it. If none, it could be just some old gasket or gasket maker paste holding it up. With tension on the lifting hoist, use a mallet or a 2X2 wood with a hammer to tap around the lower half (or even with the...
  18. J

    88 Force 50 Powerhead

    Check this video and see if it'll help. You mentioned the two 12 pt bolts but did you also remove the two shock mounts bolts? 94-70 HP Powerhead Removal
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    1990 Lforce engine Bayliner Capri-

    Well, if you are mechanically inclined and has the desire and patience to learn you can try fixing it yourself. First, you will need a manual copy even better a maintenance manual. For a starter you can remove the head and do an inspection of #1 cylinder. Is it just a blown head gasket or a...
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    Force 50HP running with cheap Honda 5 Pin AC CDI.

    Goodluck and keep us posted.
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