Re: 1985 85 hp force carb question.
On those model carbs, the venturi dip tube does not screw into the carb casting. The spring supplies pressure to hold the dip tube up in position. As long as the dip tube did not fall out the bottom of the carb and you replaced the spring, the carb will be OK.
If you actually removed the bowl, in order for the high speed jet to function properly, there must be a gasket inside and outside of the bowl.
