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I have a 1985 85hp Force outboard. I bought the boat used and it runs well. After a few runs on the lake I turned the key and heard the starter spinning but the bendix was not engaging. I opened the cover and saw that the spring, retaining collar and nut were off the top of the starter. I found...
