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    Impeller 1988 85 HP Force

    How do I check to make sure the impeller is ok? The force is Model 856x8a. I have been having trouble after the motor has ran for awhile, the motor quits when idle back down, then did not want to restart. Any idea what could be causing this problem?? The impeller question comes because the force...
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    88 force motor stalled

    I was having trouble with the motor dying out when at low idle. I got the idle adjusted and thought it was running better. I took it out Sat. the 85 hp is on a 45 foot houseboat. Did wonderful leaving dock didn't die once. Problem was after running for about 15 minutes parked in the cove and...
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    88 Force Kickup Reverse

    I have an 1988 Force 856x8a Serial 4066, The problem is getting the motor locked down. I have got the response from an e-mail and have located the switch on the front of the motor Thanks, but of course that did not work, I turned the lever to proper position and the motor is still not locked in...
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    Force motor 85 hp lockdown

    I asked a question a week ago about have trouble with motor coming up out of water in reverse. My 1988 model 85sx8a Serial 4066 85 hp force does not have power it is manual. I looked over the weekend and it looks like the metal pin and clip are missing. A boat down from mine with a similar motor...
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    FORCE 85 HP

    When in reverse the motor pops up out of the water. I have tried to figure out if a pin or something is missing up am having trouble, I know nothing about motors. The model 856x8a Serial 4066, operating range 4500-5500. Also how do I figure out what year the motor is. I also am having problems...
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