Re: 89' force 85
DEcarb decarb decarb!! See the FAQ Forum.<br /><br />Change the waterpump!!<br /><br />Do a compression check now, so you have a baseline for comparison in the future.<br /><br />Make sure a everthing is working at its best and adjusted properly if you want it to last.<br /><br />Do a search on this site, "Force" or "85 Force" hsould give you plenty of reading.<br /><br />Don't rebuild it when/if it blows.<br /><br />Set a $$ limit now, on how much you will spend on it. When you reach the limit, part it out, and buy a different motor for the boat.<br /><br />Check out the transom and underfloor stringers of the boat. Look for water damage to the fiberglass encased wood.<br /><br />If it is all in good condition now, and proper maintenance and care was given over the years, it could serve you for many years to come.