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    Steering Rack (how do i get it OUT!!!!!)

    hello, i was wondering if you can tell me how to get the sterring rack out from my 1987 85HP force. i unbolted the arm and the large bolt on the drivers side of the boat. now what do i do??? what was happening before was when i steered to the left it was so hard and made a lot of noise...
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    TRIM Issues

    Hello, my 1989 85 ho force has a trim issue. the trim works well up and down no problem when not in the water. it doesn't leak down either when it is left over night. the issue is when it is in forward position it won't lift up all the way. what might cause this
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    MECHANIC in ONTARIO, CANADA

    Can someone please tell if they know a good mechanic in the Durham Region area. I live close to Toronto, Ontario about 40 minutes East, and would a good mechanic in the area who is trustworthy and reasonable.
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    Diaphragm question!!!!!!

    i have a 1987 85 hp force 856X7B, i took apart the fuel pump and the diaphragm was all bubbled....my question is when i took it apart right behnd the fuel pump there was a big spring and a little piece of metal in between the two. is this normal i have looked at my clymer book and cant see it in...
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    Tilt/trim help please!!!!

    1987 85 hp the trim works fine when leaving it up out of water, once i give it gas and start going forward it doesn't wanna go up, also If i put it up when idleing and start to move forward it will go all the way down. Please help with this. I can have it up on dry land and it won't move at all...
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    float spring....how to remove??

    how do you remove the float spring to replace my float. thank you
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    Reverse dies???? SOS

    I start the boat and it will it idle, once i put into reverse then it dies. I have to put it into reverse really fast and it will go....same procedure for going forward. when it is idleing it sometime spits and sputters. 85 hp force. Thanks
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    Starter!!!!! Ontario, Canada

    EDIT. Please read the rules.
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    compression test question???

    i have done a compression test on my 85 hp force 1987, when i did my test i pulled out one spark at a time and did the test from the ignition. I have a landyard but i dont have to use anything to try and start the motor so i think it is unhooked. is this a bad way of doing the test haven't...
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    Repair haul holes???

    I just found out that i have a couple little haul holes, whats the best thing to use???? The holes are underneath the boat??? 1987 Bayliner bass boat fiberglass
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    grounding spark plug (wires) HOW!!!

    how to i ground my spark plug/wires to do a compression test on my 1987 85 hp force 856X7B. Please explain to me greatly appreciated.
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    Hydraulic drain

    how do i drain the hydraulic fluid from my 1987 85 hp force. 856X7B? thanks
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    Steering linkage how to free it up??????

    my steering is rough when i turn it back and forth, I greased it up and its still pretty stiff any ideas on how to loosen it up??????
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    85 hp backfires when starting YYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

    have a 85 hp 1987 force, when i first start it it back fires...after it warms up it won't back fire. Please help!!!!!
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    Throttle question (starting), please help!!!!

    When i try to start my 1987 85 hp force (856X7B) it is very sensitive and some times you have to play with the throttle to get it stated. Is their a safety neutral switch...how do I fix this? Thanks
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