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    1969 85Hp V4 sputtering misfiring in-gear idle speed only

    I see i didnt notice that its not a tcw-3 oil thanks for clarifying i haven't ran it yet or even open the gallon so i can return it. And get XD50.... how do i adjust the idle on the 1969 Is what you just mentioned in the air silencer ?
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    1969 85Hp V4 sputtering misfiring in-gear idle speed only

    The engine has 125 compression on all 4 cylinders. It starts right up from cold and warm. I noticed today when i was getting back to the docks when at low rpms im not sure if i was going too low in the throttle rpms since i have the hydroelectric shifter and it does it once i pull it back past...
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    Is this original pin or lock

    Makes alot of sense when i was shopping for a new throttle cable and i would show my current cable to marine parts store they said it's incorrect and that i need a omc long life cable... althought what Im trying to figure out is the pin holding the cable in. Its not a allen unless it was...
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    Is this original pin or lock

    Is this the original pin or lock for this control box? Or is it a riviet Im trying to change my throttle cable and it i cant fjnd a video that shows this pin
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    1969 85 hp starflite 85993

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    1969 85 hp starflite 85993

    So my lower unit is good. neutral in water barely spins..although i need a new throttle cable or the person who had this control box tried to rig something up not sure but the wire inside the throttle cable when moving the throttle lever just feeds in and doesnt pull anything. Im trying to...
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    1969 85 hp starflite 85993

    Hey there i started my 1969 85 hp crossflow V4. And it runs great i just recently changed the impeller and checked for compression and everything is good. I ran it on muffs for a minute and while i was running it on the muffs i was checking the controls so it starts in forward gear even though...
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    1969 85 Hp evinrude V4 tilt trim?

    its a 1969 evinrude 85hp V4 with the hydroelectric shift. Im wondering if i can install a tilt trim
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    When i checked last summer it seemed pretty good for the age no cracks no soft spots. I already took off the force 85 and double checked because last summer i tried tinkering with a 1973. Crysler 70 that i never managed to get to start it the magnaignition was fried. I double check in april
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    The boat is rated up to 125hp. 1987 bayliner capri 1700 bowrider. I already figured the controls and wiring harness would be different. Im guessing i got to change the key ignition switch to what ever evinrude uses as well.
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    I have a bayliner 1987 capri bowrider 85hp force that overheated and lost compression. Can i swap a 1987 75hp evinrude instead it comes with the controls. I cant find any forces around me for a while
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I have power on to ignition now.. the brand new coil i bought tested 12v but theres no output i put a wire and i tried getting spark off any piece of metal and there isnt anything coming out the output. This is a "Standard automotive coil" so im returing this and buying a high preformance msd...
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    Update i was able to get power to igniton. I did everything still doesnt seem to want to turn on. Is there a a gap spec on the plugs? .
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    So i checked the distributor the points where corroded. I filled it down slighty and i regapped the points too .014. I did the timing following franks tutorial.. my last issue is that there is no power going to the blue ignition wire.. i tested at the ignition switch theres no power to the...
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I followed this video and i wired everything correctly still no spark. It has to be the distributor right?
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    I have swapped the chrysler outboard on to my boat and i wired everything close to the diagram it cranks but im not getting spark... . I believe i have the Motorola cd unit... if the unit is bad is there a "updated" way of getting it to fire
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    Can i swap harnesses chrysler 85 to force 85

    Can i swap the harness that uses ignition coils that came with my orginal force 85 that has a bad block now .on a chrysler 85 hp that uses a distributor?
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    My current force is this one
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    Force 85 1987 bayliner capri

    Thanks for the feedback i figured even tho i could weld it wouldnt last long. I found a Chrysler 85 running. Doesn't have controls. Can i swap the controls from my force 85.
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