Is it normal to see voltage across the white wires from the ignition modules and ground?
I am getting 12-30 volts while the engine is running. 1989 85hp with presto lite ignition
Harness to helm is disconnected so I am trouble shooting by starting and killing the motor with a jumper at the...
I am going through my ignition system because I am convinced that I have a spark issue.
I tested resistance and output of my charging coils and they were good.
Trigger resistance test was 56, Book says 48-52
bigger issue is I am not picking up anything from the output test. Nada
So I...
so my1989 85hp motor is all back together again.
compression is good
carbs are all clean and synced
I did the timing and it seems to run better at 30 not 28.
When I first did the timing I found it at 30 changed it to 28 and the engine ran noticeably worse.
So here I am the motor runs but...
I swapped out my piston and rings. That was fun. Started up my 1989 85HP and I am getting water in all 3 cylinders. The head gasket is new, As is the exhaust gaskets.
I guess it's possible that I didn't install them perfectly?
Does anyone recommend RTV in addition to the gasket, or is that...
I just received a shipment of Wiseco piston and rings for my 85HP. I am really surprised at how tapered they are from top to bottom.
It seems like I should be measuring my clearance from the bottom?
1989 85HP Force new to me
Did a compression test 120 115 100
Seloc manual said 15 psi max diff. so I pulled the head cover and found this.
It sure looks like what people have described here before. rings getting caught on exhaust port.
The #3 cylinder has a decent scratch , I am actually...
Hello All. I am the proud new owner of an old 89 16' bayliner with its original 85HP Force.
I have read through a lot of the previous posts over the last 2 weeks and feel very lucky to have found this forum.
Thank you to all who contribute their time and knowledge here.
The issue I have been...
