1989 force 85hp will not start

dustin123

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I have a 1989 baylier capri bowrider.. i traded for this boat about two years ago. Boat run decent when i got it i have used it for the past 2 years.. this boat has always had a hard starting problem, but i could squirt in a little mixed gas in carbeurator and she would fire right up.. been doing this for past two years.. after initial start boat started and run fine.. boat needs some floor repair done so i decided to get motor running good before i pour money in boat repairs.. so i built rebuilt carbs, changed primer bulb and fuel lines,drained tank filled with fresh gas.. boat initially started right up after adressing some flooding problem.. but know boat will not crank at all.. can get to hit with shot of mix gas but will not fully start..have checked spark, has good spark.. Fyi i replaced cdi last year.. anyone have any ideas i would much appreciate it.
 

foodfisher

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Re: 1989 force 85hp will not start

Proper cold start procedure? Primed up hard, throttle at fast idle, key pushed in to start, start. If so, is the choke choking? If so, your into clean plugs, fuel pump diaphram, stuck valves in the pump, plugged fuel recirculation system, clean fuel filters/screens....Better detailed description of symptoms would help.
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: 1989 force 85hp will not start

Before you spend!!!
Do a compression test.
Anytime you need any help in starting??? There is something wrong!!
 

dustin123

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Re: 1989 force 85hp will not start

Sorry for not replying been really busy.. after compression test revealed low compression in #2 cylinder i have decided to replace motor.. a friend of mine has a 85 hp mercury engine he will let me get for cheap..it runs good has good compression.. so i guess what i wanna know in how easy this swap might be.. what do i need to get to do the swap electrical, cable,etc... i understand the mounts have to line up but i have a cmc jack plate so i think it will mount right up.. i appreciate any help i can get.. just ready to get boat on the water before summers gone.. thnx
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: 1989 force 85hp will not start

Going from Force to Merc.
You'll need the shifter,cables,the wiring harness, depending on year?
Guages etc.
Sent U a PM.
 
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