Re: Bringing 85hp Force back to life?
outboard versus auto:
the fuel pump works by flexing a diaphram. The diaphram is flexed by pressure coming off cylinder #1. It is possible for problem with compression to affect fuel pump and problems with fuel pump to affect compression.
there is no alternator. it is called a stator which is fancy talk for an alternator glued to inside of flywheel. Being glued in place on the flywheel means that the stator can also function as distributor if you have the right electronics.
gas mixed with 2cycle oil leaves a residue when it evaporates. Over time your carbs might get a gummy buildup that makes your engine hard to start.
if your idle is set too low then engine dies when going into gear. so idle is set while in gear instead of in neutral.
many force parts are off-the-shelf industry standards. For example the $40 mercury voltage regulator on a '88 force is same thing as the $3 bridge rectifier from mouser electronics.
stainless and aluminum wage war upon each other when placed into salt water. If your sacrificial anode isn't kept in great shape then your stainless bolts will be seized into their holes. Stainless into aluminum is darned near impossible to drill out and rethread. So keep your anode in better than perfect health.
outboard versus auto:
the fuel pump works by flexing a diaphram. The diaphram is flexed by pressure coming off cylinder #1. It is possible for problem with compression to affect fuel pump and problems with fuel pump to affect compression.
there is no alternator. it is called a stator which is fancy talk for an alternator glued to inside of flywheel. Being glued in place on the flywheel means that the stator can also function as distributor if you have the right electronics.
gas mixed with 2cycle oil leaves a residue when it evaporates. Over time your carbs might get a gummy buildup that makes your engine hard to start.
if your idle is set too low then engine dies when going into gear. so idle is set while in gear instead of in neutral.
many force parts are off-the-shelf industry standards. For example the $40 mercury voltage regulator on a '88 force is same thing as the $3 bridge rectifier from mouser electronics.
stainless and aluminum wage war upon each other when placed into salt water. If your sacrificial anode isn't kept in great shape then your stainless bolts will be seized into their holes. Stainless into aluminum is darned near impossible to drill out and rethread. So keep your anode in better than perfect health.
