Looks like I will be rebuilding this motor.Two cylinders had scratches in them, not deep but you can def see and feel them. I'm gonna just rebuild the whole powerhead so I know that it's going to be running good. I never did a compression test. Curiosity got the best of me since I was told the...
I'm trying to remove a motor from a junk boat and cannot get the steering cable off. I got the nut loose but the cable does not want to come through the tilt tube. Anyone have suggestions on how to remove it? I did not disconnect anything from the helm.Would this make a difference? It's an 86...
Re: Is Force that bad of a motor?
Here are some pics of the motor.
I don't think a total rebuild is the order but a major tune up and some replacement parts are necessary
I just purchased an early 90"s 70hp Force.It has been sitting for about 6 yrs. The plugs were all rusty along with the starter and what looks like the electronics board.Question is what checks, replacements other than compression should I do? TIA
Chris
Just bought this boat as a project.I have no title but the guy I bought it from says it's a 1970 Winner 16.5 ft. I can't find it anywhere on the net so if anyone has any clue as to the actual year and name I would appreciate it.
So far I have pulled the transom and flooring ,all were rotted and...
