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  1. Sonny7thb

    how do you ID an engine???????

    I have a 85 HP Force engine sitting on a 1989 VIP 16' runabout. Trying to figure out how to ID it???? I cant even find a set of numbers that I think would be a serial number, there seem to be numbers stamped everywhere on it... Any ideas?????/ p://[/IMG] [/IMG]
  2. Sonny7thb

    water pump

    How difficult is it to remove and replace the water pump on an 1989 Force, 85 HP outboard? Any idea where I can find a manual that will show where its located and how to get to it? I have never worked on an outboard, but I do a lot of motorcycle mechanicing, so I am not afraid to tackle it, I...
  3. Sonny7thb

    1989, 85 Force not charging

    I have a new to me 89 VIP with a 85 hp Force motor. I put a volt meter on the battery with the engine running, and its only showing 12.5 volts (same as with the engine off). Where do I start looking for a problem with the charging system. FYI, I dont know squat about outboards, but I have been...
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