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  1. Jack Daniels

    Milky lower unit oil

    Ok so i just finished winterizing my 1983 85 FORCE outboard and i drained the lower unit oil. Much to my dismay it was milky but not all the way through maybe 1/3 of it was discolored. Well from the knowlege i learned here, i know that its a problem and that i have water in my lower unit. So...
  2. Jack Daniels

    Flooded engine

    OK so I am a NooB and ill admit it but i wanted some thoughts on this subject. The first time i took the 83 force 85 HP outboard out, i followed the start up procedures to the T. Well I guess my problem was that you don't have to do the initial start up i.e. choking the engine, every time...
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    Front wheel drive towing and launching

    I have a front wheel drive SUV with a max towing capacity of 3500 lbs. I own a bayliner that ways 1500 lbs and i am concerned with towing and launching. Im sure the towing part will just take time to get used to but i am so nervous when i launch the boat. So the question is, has anyone had...
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    NooB question

    Ok so i have a 85hp force from 1983 and was wondering since its a two stroke and need to add oil to the engine can i use synthetic and if i do do I always need to use it or can i go back in forth. I know in cars once you go synthetic you cant go back, is the same true for outboards? Thanks
  5. Jack Daniels

    No spark on #2

    Just wanted to touch base with you all, I have a 1983 Force outboard thats 85 hp. I cant get it to start, so after i determined that its not flooded, i checked the spark on each the coils. Coils 1 and 3 are fine but i get nothing on 2, is it safe to assume that i need to replace the coil or is...
  6. Jack Daniels

    Advice

    I just purchased a 83 bayliner capri from a friend of mine. Its in mint condition and everythign is running well. But my question is, I am taking it out for the first time tomorrow and would love to hear some advice. I know to take it easy on the engine and not to over heat it to much but is...
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