Re: 85 hp Force, 15' Bayliner capri yr 83
Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />Please post the motor model and serial number so we can give specific instructions.<br /><br /><br />If the boat has been kept dry, you are in good shape.<br />If it has gotten wet inside, you need to check the transom and hull stringers for rotten wood.<br />Also check the floor for soft/rotten wood.<br />Inspect all wiring for corrosion and rodent damage.<br /><br />You can get a new key from a Mercury dealer, $3.<br /><br />For the motor:<br />1 buy a repair manual<br />2 remove sparkplugs and squirt/spray some tcw3 outboard oil and some Seafoam Deep Creep into the cylinders to lubricate and loosen them up.<br />3 do a compression check to see if the motor is salvagable<br /><br />If the engine has good compression (100psi or more) then:<br /><br />Rebuild the carburators.<br />Replace all fuel lines, from the tank to the carbs.<br />Rebuild the fuel pump.<br />Replace the waterpump and impeller.<br />Drain and refill the lower unit lube.<br />Replace the gas tank if there is any crud or dirt in it.<br />If it is clean, flush it out and fill with fresh gas and the proper amount of tcw3 2 cycle oil.<br />Buy new sparkplugs.<br /><br />Ok, now you have spent $175, and you are ready to give it a shot.<br /><br />Install battery.<br />Check for spark.<br />Put motor in suitable tank of water.<br />Hook up fuel line and proceed with starting procedure.<br /><br />Keep us udated on your progress and ask any questions you need answered.<br /><br />Good Luck, sounds like you found one that is worth a little effort to save.
