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    Need help for a 1985, Force 85 Tachometer

    I have been trying to research putting on a tachometer for this motor. The wire is listed and is PURPLE on the motor and I have read that some motors take a special 20 pole tachometer that is hard to find. here is the model number for my motor 856X5L and I would love to hear if there is a...
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    1985 85 force controls Cant get em back together

    I could use some help. I am repairing a "rigging" on the controls to a 1985 force 85 motor and I have no picture to look at to see how the inner cables hook up to the controls. I have rebuilt the trottle handle but I do not know how they hook back up . I saw how they used to be but was...
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    OK I messed up replacing impellor on 85 force Help!!

    OK Im sorry I was told but I didnt listen. I read to make sure you know which way to put the new impellor in. But I cant remember which way the old one came off. so my question is standing on the back of the motor facing toward the front of the boat what direction does the drive...
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    Thermostat? 1978 merc 1150 115 horse with serial 5054060

    does this motor have a thermostat? if so where would it be and how do I get to it. Im new to this motor and trying to replace cooling items. Thanks for the help
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    1985 force 85 Question on Lower unit drop and water pump??

    1985 force 85 model 856X5L I was wanting to have a look at the water pump to see if visually it is together and no fins missing and such. I have never pulled it before, Do you have to replace seals and that kind of thing when droping the L/U? do I drain the lower unit oil? do I remove the...
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    thermostat temperature? when should it open?

    1985 force 85 model 856x5l I have pulled the thermostat to check it and make sure its working properly and I was wondering what temperature it should start opening and reach wide open ? Thanks guys.
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    Why are aluminum props painted?? Can i remove and polish it??

    I have a 1985 force 85 and I was just wondering? I would like to get a stainless in the spring but its my first boat and I just was thinking about it? i have polisher and I was thinking of removing the paint and polishing it. Would this be ok or not such a good idea???
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    Why are aluminum props painted?? Can i remove and polish it??

    I was just wondering? I would like to get a stainless in the spring but its my first boat and I just was thinking about it? i have polisher and I was thinking of removing the paint and polishing it. Would this be ok or not such a good idea???
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    Overheating in reverse on a 1985 force 85....

    I had the heat buzzer go off today in reverse and Thought I would ask if this is maybe a common thing when in reverse? I backed up about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to get it on the trailor and she buzzed at me. I put it in forward and gave it a little throttle to get the water flowing and she quit...
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    Color of lower unit oil? Should it be dark?

    I checked my lower unit for the first time today, and it did not seem to have any water in it but the color of the oil was somewhat dark. I have never had any expierience with a boat before this one and was just curious, Its a 1985 85 horse FORCE motor. MODEL 856X5L and it runs goos after...
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    A giant thanks to the Iboats forum.. I couldnt have done it with out you guys!!!

    I wanted to give you guys a BIG pat on the back. If i was there, I'd hug every one of ya. I am a 1 week old first time boat owner, and I had questions about motor bogging and water flow and you guys had the knowledge and advice to set me striaght on all my issues, I cant thank you enough...
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    How much water exits holes in a 1985 force 85. How do I know??

    I have a 1985 Force 85 motor with the model number being 856X5L and it has good compression and lower unit has checked out through my local mech. he said to go ahead and take her out so we did. This is my first boat and I just dont know how much water is supposed to be exiting the 2...
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    First Day, First Boat, First problem.. Help!

    OK, This is my fisrt boat, It's a 1985 17 foot Cimmaron with an 1985 force 85 horse motor. Model 856X5L , Heres the deal. Motor sat for 2 summers and was winterized and fogged before storage. I got it took it to the my local mech where he found a bad stator. burned and replaced. Motor runs...
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    Stator being replaced...anything else need it?

    I have an 85 force 1985, The mech told me that the stator was bad, It had a blue wire burned off and charred. My question is..Is this an indication of any other electrical problems? I read on a maintenance post that the rectifier should also be replaced when a stator burns out.<br />Any...
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    Powerpacks out on an 1985 force 85.how to be sure??

    I have just learned that the power pack(one of em) is out on a 1985 force 85 motor that I had taken into the shop how do I test to be sure and, The mech told me the other one was arcing to the block and half of it was out. I am very new to boats but I know these are expensive and wanted to...
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    How difficult is it to change an impellor? 85 force..

    I have a 1985 force 85 motor and was wondering how difficult it is to change one. I do most of my own maintanence on cars but boats seem to be a different story. I am new to this and would like to know what to look for. is there a certain alignment I have to keep? talking with a boat mech...
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    Anyone know about 1985 cimmaron boats?

    I am looking to buy a 1985 cimmaron boat with a force 85 motor. I have been reading(till my eyes are crossed) about all the info on force motors on this site. I am a little shy of it after what I have read, but this thing is dirt cheap and in great shape and the seller had agreed to have the...
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    Anyone know about 1985 cimmaron boats?

    I am looking to buy a 1985 cimmaron boat with a force 85 motor. I have been reading(till my eyes are crossed) about all the info on force motors on this site. I am a little shy of it after what I have read, but this thing is dirt cheap and in great shape and the seller had agreed to have the...
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    LOOKING for a top for an 85 Cimmarron

    anyone know of a top that will fit this boat or what brand would be comparible???
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    Help this new "boater" out with some Q's on getting started

    Hello all, I am brand new to boating, but very interested in learing alot about this new hobby, I have recently purchased a 85 cimmaron with a force 85 motor on it. I came by it CHEAP and it needs some help. Motor has run last year but would not open up throttle. I am taking it to the shop but...
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