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    '86 Force works great until it is put in the lake?

    I just bought this boat it is a '86 bayliner with a Force 85hp outboard motor. Here's the deal...<br /><br />I hook the motor up to the hose at home and it runs like a champ, forwards, reverse, fast slow...<br /><br />The minute i back it into the lake it starts and will only run for about 5...
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    Gear oil and gas ratio on 85hp force outboard?

    How do you check the gear oil in a '86 force 85 hp outboard? What is the suggested gas mix ratio? The guy i bought this from ran 40:1, but when i pulled the plugs they had quit a bit of carbon build up on them. It starts and runs great though! Should i change it?
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    How to start motor at home?

    I just bought a 86 bayliner capri with a Force 85 HP outboard motor. How can i start this motor without having to put it in the lake? I've seen these things that look like suction cups that go on the side of the motor so you can run it with a water hose, but on my motor there is no where for...
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