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    1983 force/chrysler 85 hp - timing mark on flyweel

    I am about to resync the carbs and the timing on this motor as per sticky by Frank. Everything seems quite simple xcept that I don't seem to have the three marks on the flywheel indication 28, 30, and 32 degrees for timing. Attached is a pic. Could it be that the mark to the right is 32? I...
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    Force 1983 85 hp -- help -- need new prop --

    Hi Guys, I am finding it difficult and quite confusing trying to find a prop for my Force 1983 85 HP. I am looking for either a 17 or 19 pitch prop, 3 blades, 13 diameter prop. I believe this --> http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/propguideresults.aspx?egid=66 may be the one but I am unsure...
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    Force 83 - 85hp - tach wire size

    Hi Folks, I have a 1983 Force 85HP. I ordered a faria 20 pole tach for the boat, but I was wondering ahead of time... suppose that I don't have any wiring (usually purple) going from rectifier to instrument panel what is the correct size that you would reccomend?? 16, or 18 awg? Thanks for...
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    1983 85hp need help to set idle speed

    Hi guys, I just tried out my boat for the first time in 2 yrs and all in all it ran great. Last year was a rebuild year since I didn't have much time to go to the lake, so I went ahead and changed the impellar. I also took off all three carbs and cleaned them. Now the only problems are: 1...
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    1983 Force 85hp Need Carburator Part

    Good afternoon Force gurus, Well I've been searching for the follwing part for one of my WE-4 Carb without success. I need part F10173 - Jet-bottom, which is the bolt that holds the float bowl together. Everywhere I turn to... it says discontinued by mercury. I was looking for suggestions...
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    Carb kit and fuel pump kit

    Thanks to roscoe I now know that my motor is an 1983 Force 85 HP. My model is 856XC3L Now, I want to change the impellar, get a carb kit, and a fuel pump kit. Question is which one? I am a little confused. For the carb kit I see 4 different options Sierra 18-7033 18-7037 18-7216 Mallory...
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    Help identifying my 85 hp Force motor

    Hi there, I was wondering if one of you could be so kind as to help me identify the year for my Force 85HP motor. The only plate I could find on the motor was under the carburator. It has the following information. 85 HP Model 856XC3L Serial 1013 I want to get some parts online, but wanted to...
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    85 Hp Force Motor Starting Problem

    Hi there, First of all let me begin by saying what a great site you have here. This will be my first post. Anyhoot on to business. I have an 85 hp Force motor which has been very good to me for the last 5 yrs, but I am now experiencing problems whenever I want to start the sucker. Here are...
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