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    Float needle

    Ok I've got a 1989 85hp force outboard. Got this moter used have got it running but still having carb issues. I need to replace the float needle valves on all three carbs. I ordered onw for middle carb seems to be working but it didn't have the clip that holds it to the float. Now my bottom carb...
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    Carb bowl leaking

    1989 85 hp force outboard. The bottom carb is leaking around the top of the bowl. Replaced gasket and it still leaks. The bowl seems to be in good shape I'm not sure what I can do to stop it from leaking. Put a new cork gasket on it. Any suggestions without replacing the bowl.
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    What's the best size prop

    Got a 1989 85 hp on a 1991 17' Bayliner Capri. Right now I've got a 15" pitch 3 blade and I can get 25 mph maybe 30. It gets there real fast. What prop can I use to get some more top end.
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    1989 85hp force outboard no start issues

    Ok got the boat out today ran great after cleaning carbs. Changing float needle valve. Now after getting it home I put in on ears to let father in law hear and no start. Checked it's firing hot on all three and getting plenty of gas what else could have went wrong it fired right up every time on...
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    Float valve needle 1989. 85hp

    Ok I got my rebuild kit in for carb. When installing the needle for float valve I noticed that the new needle does not have a piece on it to hold it to the float. So when the float comes down the needle is staying up. Is this ok or do I need another needle. I wasn't sure if just the pressure of...
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    Carb leaking gas from top two holes 1989 85hp

    Ok so I'm working on 1989 85hp force. Have other post with work I'm doing on it. Everyone on here has been a great help. Got my carbs cleaned out today installed the fired it up and now has is leaking on my middle carb out of the two hole on the top has one on each side. It leaks even when I'm...
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    Electric choke

    Ok I've now got my new(used) moter on and I'm wiring it up. I've got it all figured out seems to be doing well except I can't get my electric choke to work. It a 1989 85hp force. It worked on the boat I took it off of and the old moter that came off my boat worked as well. It was a 50 force. Any...
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    Trim switch

    Anybody know how or can help me wire up a tilt trim switch on a 85 Force outboard.
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    Tilt trim switch wiring

    Ok I took a 50hp force off my Bayliner that had no tilt and trim. Im in process of putting a 85hp force on that does have tilt and trim that does work. It is wired up from electric moter to the engine but I'm not sure how to wire up the switch. Im wanting to wire it up on the Dash at the...
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    Wiring issues 85hp force

    My phone won't let me post pictures it may be a force also. Either way it's a 1989 85hp force. The trigger only has three wires and a ground. The diagram I'm going buy on the boat shows six wires. Someone in this forum mentioned it is most likely a aftermarket trigger. All my magnets look good...
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    85 force 1989 firing issues please help

    Ok so I was getting fire on the top two plugs. The terminal block was broke and wires were not buy diagram on block. Got a new (used) terminal block correctly connected wire going buy what's on the block diagram. Now engine still runs the same but I can pull the top and bottom plug wires off and...
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    How fast is 85 force outboard

    Kinda curious if anyone has the same setup as I am working on. Its a 1990 Bayliner Capri currently has a 50 hp force. Upgrading to 85 hp force anyone know what speed I will or should get. Boat is 17'
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    1989force outboard not firing on all cylinders

    Ok I'm new to all this forum stuff but have read alot of good stuff maybe someone can help. I've got a 1989 85hp force outboard. The moter set for 10 years or so. I got it running starts first time only problem is I'm not getting any fire on the bottom cylinder. I'm new to working on boats. Any...
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