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    force 85hp ob 1986 question

    Pulled my lower unit off, and wierd thing happened. The unit came out fine, but the tube that the inlet waterline seal fits into was loose and telescoped out of the motor leg most of the way. (Basically, the nylon/plastic seal on the water pump fits into a tube in the motor leg. This metal...
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    86 Force 85hp, mount and water tube questions

    Two questions:<br />1. My OB is mounted on a 24' pontoon boat. When I have the boat level (on a trailer), and the motor down, the motor is actually oriented so that it faces slightly upward, I'm guessing about 5-10 degrees. (I don't have a power trim, motor is either up or down) When the boat...
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    What year? Force 85hp OB

    Model #: 856F6B<br />Serial #: 1102<br />What year? Thanks in advance.
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    Is trim tab necessary?

    Working on my lower unit, I noticed it doesn't have a trim tab. I know some people take these off to put on larger props, but it seems like there should be enough room. It rides fine, doesn't pull left or right and seems to go pretty straight (I don't have power steering btw). <br /><br />Do...
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    Lower unit help on Force 85hp OB

    I have a leak in my lower unit, cuz the oil got milky after changing it in just 4 days. Couple questions:<br /><br />1. Where would I get an attachment that would allow me to hook by bicycle pump to the lower unit and pressure test it?<br /><br />2. I plan to change the water pump housing...
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    What is an L-drive anyway?

    Simple question, I hope a simple answer.<br /><br />I am trying to buy parts for my 85 hp force OB, but can't figure out if it is an 'L-drive' or not. How would I tell? My motor looks like a standard OB with powerhead and lower unit.
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    Lower unit leak. Need advice.

    Bought my boat last fall. Engine: Force 85hp OB, I think 1986 but not positive. Guys says it's had yearly changes of impeller, other than that don't know about maintenance to lower unit. Changed oil this year, and it was milky. Didn't have time to rebuild right away, so refilled with new oil...
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    85H Force OB lower unit oil

    Trying to change the lower unit oil on my 85horse Force outboard. Seloc manual says use quality SAE 90W hypoid gear oil. My local wal-mart is about the only place I have to buy this stuff, and this is what they have:<br /><br />"Super Tech 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.<br />Multipurpose, extreme...
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    Does my outboard have a charging system?

    Obviously, I am not a boat expert!<br />I have a Force 70 hp 1986 OB Motor. I don't have the serial available. It works fine, so my question is simple. Is it likely that this engine has a charging system for the batteries, or is it unlikely? Or is it definitely so? Definitely not?<br /><br...
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