FORCE 85 HP

[myboatfins]

When in reverse the motor pops up out of the water. I have tried to figure out if a pin or something is missing up am having trouble, I know nothing about motors. The model 856x8a Serial 4066, operating range 4500-5500. Also how do I figure out what year the motor is. I also am having problems with the motor dying when trying to run slow or shifting between forward and reverse not good when trying to dock a 45 foot houseboat.

 

[jfc092]

Re: FORCE 85 HP

The motor is flipping out of the water in reverse because you didn't lock it down. There's a small tab in the front of the engine that you have to throw 180 degrees to lock the motor in place.<br />Try raising your idle to see if that stops the motor from shutting down.

 

[Jango]

Re: FORCE 85 HP

If your motor has power trim, you have a problem there, as power trim motors do not use a latch. Without power trim, the Latch engages automatically when put into reverse.<br />Increasing the idle speed should help the stalling problem, but you probably have Carbon buildup and may need to Decarbonize.<br />Your motor is a 1988 model