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    Newb question, water from exhaust snout

    I own a 1985 Force 85. If I know my impeller is good, is it normal for water to be spitting from the relief holes at idle, yet stop when at speed? When running my engine on earmuffs It spits water at about 50/50 rate from relief holes and the exhaust snout. When I am under way I assume it is...
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    1985 Force, best prop?

    I have a 1992 Bayliner Capri, 17', pushed by a rebuilt 1985 Force 85. I slightly bent one blade of the prop this weekend, and the local marina says its original. What is you guys' opinions on the best replacement prop for power for my setup?
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    Flywheel nut question

    What is the standard size flywheel nut for a 1985, 85hp force outboard?
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    I figured whats wrong with my 85...

    So the mystery is solved why my 85hp force doesnt run correctly. Long story short, the person working on the engine before me screwed up. First, my engines model number is 856x4L, which I believe makes it a 1984-1985 engine. The person who had been working on this engine obviously had...
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    1985 Force 85 Engine wiring

    Ok guys, I really feel like an idiot. In my previous post about my engine not running correctly has been solved. I found this weekend two cylinders arent firing due to complete wrong-setup of my engine wiring connections. I ordered a Clymer manual and it hasnt arrived, so could anyone perhaps...
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    1985 Force 85hp Idle issues

    Hey guys. I have a question regarding my 1985 Force 85hp. It is the 3-carb, distributerless ignition model w/3 coil packs. I purchased this boat (1992 capri) as a project and I havent had it on the water yet. My issue is: I can start the engine and it runs (by my ear I am thinking about...
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    Quick Question - intake manifold hose?

    Hey guys, long time lurker and first time poster here. I am finishing up working on a 92 bayline w/1985 force 85 on the transom and I have one question. The nipple on the bottom of the intake manifold, I assume is to recirculate crank case vapors and unburnt fuel. Where would the hose (which is...
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