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    Please help! 85hp 85' Force no start/ compression or fuel problem?

    Thanks ahead of time for any one who has any input. Lets start with the engine wont start. I replaced the stator, and now I have spark. I cleaned the carbs because of the boat sitting. Replaced fuel line from pump to tank, including the bulb. I could spray gas in the carbs and get the engine to...
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    85' Force 85hp no compression

    I have had this boat since april. Just started working on it again and I picked up a compression tester from a friend. #1= 25 #2= 45 #3= 25. I know the compression is really low but not sure why. Is it likely all 3 sets of rings are stuck? I took the head off and sprayed penetrating oil in on...
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    69' 115hp Evinrude v4 tilt/trim problem

    Hi all, let me start by saying I think this a great site. The power tilt/trim on my 69' 115hp evinrude doesnt work. The motor itself works but I dont know how I would test the valve body to see if it is put together right. The guy I got the boat from last year told me he messed with it to see if...
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    85' 85hp Force no start

    Hi everbody. I got this boat thinking it was a good deal, 85 bayliner capri 700$. I work on cars and thought i could tackle a no start on an older boat... It cranked slow and the connections were good so i replaced the starter. Now it cranked good but i had no spark. Did some testing and...
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    69' 115hp v4 Evinrude idle problem

    I initially got this boat on a trade last summer. I didnt even know if it ran. Yesterday i bought new fuel line and bulb, new gas and cleaned out tank. After spraying gas/oil mixture in carbs i got it running. Initially after starting with throttle in start position it idled at around 4000rpms...
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