1987 force 85hp

[ron12]

hey all once again i got another outboard this one ran a year ago but hasn't run since.very clean motor looks almost new. it's a 87 force 85 hp.has plenty of spark and compression is good it just doesn't wanna start will turn over basically till the battery gets low.any ideas on how to get it going?will ether in the carbs hurt it or is there a better way?
ron

 

[raekmike]

Re: 1987 force 85hp

hey all once again i got another outboard this one ran a year ago but hasn't run since.very clean motor looks almost new. it's a 87 force 85 hp.has plenty of spark and compression is good it just doesn't wanna start will turn over basically till the battery gets low.any ideas on how to get it going?will ether in the carbs hurt it or is there a better way?
ron

Compression=good
Spark=good
Fuel=????

Pull the carbs clean em out good. set the adjustment screw to spec. "others here know the specifics and will chime in on that" Then re-try to fire her. I don't think anyone will recommend ether.

Oh..by the way do you smell gas or is any coming out of the carbs?
What starting technique are u using with the choke?

 

[john from md]

Re: 1987 force 85hp

Are the plugs wet when you pull them out? Have you looked at the fuel pump diaphram?

John

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1987 force 85hp

Pull the plugs and put about 1 teaspoonful of pre-mix fuel into each cylinder. This should be enough to flood it. Without priming the carbs, replace the plugs and crank it. After clearing itself, it should start and run out the prime. If it does, check the entire fuel system from tank to carbs.

 

[ron12]

Re: 1987 force 85hp

it's getting gas or atleast i think so i can smell it.the plugs are wet no gap plugs brand new.wuts the best way to check the spark by myself i had someone helpn me but not sure if they really knew wut they are doing now they tell me well i think i saw it!!!!! hard to find good help these days lol. as far as starting procedure it's push to choke all in the ingition am i supposed to hold it till it starts or push it a couple times then try? first boat 4th motor that doesn't run.
grrrrrrrrr.
ron

 

[john from md]

Re: 1987 force 85hp

Pull the plugs and connect them to the wires. Run some wire around the spark plug base and to ground. You can buy a remote starter button from sears or Harbor freight which will let you operate the solinoid from the back of the boat. All you have to do is turn the key on, push the remote starter button and watch the plugs. You should get lots of strong blue sparks.

John

 

[foodfisher]

Re: 1987 force 85hp

Motor has to crank for the choke to work. Vacuum effect