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    Decarbing for idiots

    I'm getting ready to decarb my '85 Force 85hp. I've read the instructions in this forum, and I have a Clymer manual. What I can't seem to figure out is exactly where to spray the decarb. I have 3 carbs on my engine. What, if anything, do I have to disassemble to get to the carbs, and where...
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    Manual trim adjustment

    I need some advise about adjusting the tilt/trim on my outboard. There are four pin positions available. How can I tell if I am using the correct position, and how can I tell which position to use? It's an 85hp on an 18' boat.
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    Throttle won't stay at WOT position

    Now that my '85 Force 85hp is running, I seem to be having trouble with WOT. I can manually hold the throttle all the way down, and GPS says I'm at 32 mph. When I let go of the throttle, it slows down a bit to around 26 mph. Why doesn't it stay at WOT? Is 32 mph at WOT about right for my...
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    Need owners manual for 1985 Force 85hp

    If anyone knows where I can obtain one, please advise. Looks like I am going to need it. Also, any recommendations for a good repair manual. Thanks.
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    1985 Force 85 hp ran without oil in the gas

    My parents just gave me a boat with an 1985 Force 85 hp motor. With little instruction and no owner's manual, I took it out to figure out how everything works. The motor has very low hours on it and has been serviced regularly. It ran with no trouble my first time out which was only for about...
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