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  1. jerryjerry05

    88' Force 85hp lower unit oil viscosity

    I fill from the fill and vent holes. That way there's for sure enough oil in there.
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    1986 125 force outbord

    Try switching the packs around?? If the no spark follows the switch then the packs probably bad.
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    Gas Leaking from exhaust while priming bulb.. ?

    It helps if you tell the year and model of the motor. They used 2 types of enrichment on the Force/ Chrysler
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    1991 Force 70 Hp Hard to start when cold

    Advice: #1 start your own thread. The one you brought up is 19 years old. The mods gonna shut it down as soon as they see it. You using the choke to restart?
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    ‘92 Force 40 Shift Shaft Seal

    Drop the lower unit, then small screwdriver pry the seal out. Be careful not to score the soft aluminum seat. Use a sealer on the edges of the new seal. Make sure the old sealer is gone completely when reinstalling the new, leaving sealer can make the seal swell and might cause the shaft to...
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    Force 125 Propeller spins but the boat doesn't move

    If the shift cable bends when shifting that sounds like the shift linkage is binding???? The seal where the shift shaft enters the lower unit can get clogged, causing the shift shaft to lock and not move and cause the problem with the cable. Unhook the cable and operate the shifter by hand. You...
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    What is the PURPOSE of Outboard Cylinder Drain Reed Plate (see pic)

    First you should tell us what the problem is your having? Never really run across a problem with the dog bone. They can get clogged with carbon pieces. But since the advent of TCW-3 oils the carbon problems is not much of a problem.
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    1993 30 hp C30ELRR Hard shifting??

    Shifter is REALLLLY sticky not sticky but stuck. Need to really push/pull to make it move into gear. The gear box is ok and shifts good. It was just resealed. The shift handle will come off. Any tips or tricks? I hate to think I have to dismantle the motor to pull the shifter. This motor has...
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    Need help pulling gear carrier on Force 125 hp

    Pics arent the best but from what I see, the edges could be squared off. Or try flipping it around as it works both ways.
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    Bad stator?

    http://www.outboardignition.com/ Find your model and look up the tests for your stator.
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    85 HP force motor. 2 questions!

    Standard Magneto 82$$ http://standardmagneto.com/Parts.html You sure it's bad?? Tests for your trigger. https://www.outboardignition.com/support/136-6029-3.pdf
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    Need help pulling gear carrier on Force 125 hp

    Post pics of both sides of the dog and the mating surface on the gears. Did you have trouble jumping out of gear or a banging under load? See how sharp the edges are? This is a new one.
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    85 HP force motor. 2 questions!

    You check the rpm's at wide open? The wrong prop will kill ya at the gas pump. The wrong pitch will cause excessive fuel use and bad performance. I had twin 88/85's with 17p and got 3.2- 3.5 mpg. I wanted MORE!!! speed. Changed to 19p props and got more. 2-3 mph. and about 20-25% more fuel usage
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    Need help pulling gear carrier on Force 125 hp

    Don't need to remove the lower to remove the carrier. But why are you removing it in the first place? But to do anything else you'll need to drop the unit. Drain the oil first.
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    Troubleshooting water pump issue on force 85

    Most times not enough pressure from the hose or not deep enough in a bucket. Taping in place will help too.
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    How to take out rounded drain plug on force 85? Is there a way to drain without taking it out? Like pumping out the fluid maybe?

    Easy out. Drill the plug, insert the easy out and a bit of heat will loosen the sealer around the threads.
  17. jerryjerry05

    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Probably need to go to .020 piston and rings. .010 rings don't fit good on a .020 piston. Buying another Force?? If they've been maintained right then they will last as long as any other motor. Proper maint. is the key. I had 4 88/85hp. They had over 2k hours and the transom gave out from salt...
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    Weak spark

    You try running it with the weak spark? It might be all you need?? 3days ago I was getting a 9.9 Nissan running and had a spark tester hooked up and had no spark. When i first tried to start it coughed and sputtered like it had spark. So hooked it all back up and the "no spark" started the...
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    Need help pulling gear carrier on Force 125 hp

    Regular puller with 2 pieces of 1/4-20 or 5/16 all thread. Clean the small holes/threads before trying. Then make sure they go in at least 1/4-1/2 in. in before attempting to pull. Salt water can make it difficult to pull, might need propane torch. Did you pull the slotted screw thinking it's a...
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Called a stand pipe, used to keep excess water out of the motor housing. The mid section/rear/bottom has 2 holes that when just setting in the water and not moving they keep the water at the right level. #25 in #47 #47 you can't see the holes (2) because the cover is turned wrong. Just glue...
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