Force Motor: Blowing out the cobwebs.

[revo39564]

Year: 1985<br />Make: Force<br />Model: 85 HP<br />Serial #; 856F5A<br /><br />I just bought a boat with a 1985- 85 HP force motor.......It has not been ran in a couple years. the owner would rotate the engine every couple months. What should I do or change to ensure proper engine use?<br /> <br />I want to completely flush the fuel out of the carb, tank, and fuel lines. Put in a new fuel filter and rebuild the fuel pump in it. De-carb the cylinders and carburator with a good carb cleaner....Put in a new water impeller in the water pump and flush the coolant passages.Lube the bottom end. Also, put in a new battery and plugs. Then when it runs decent I want to do a compression test.

 

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Re: Force Motor: Blowing out the cobwebs.

Well, there ya go then. It appears you have a good handle on what to do, Revo.<br />I would run a cold compression test first tho,just to give me an idea of what I had.<br />And the only thing I would add to your procedure is;<br />remove,clean,oil the steering shaft.<br />Once removed,clean the pivot tube with a shotgun bore brush to remove any rust.<br />Grease all fittings back there.<br />Clean and lightly oil the starter bendix (WD40 werks great for that).<br />And welcome to iboats

 

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Re: Force Motor: Blowing out the cobwebs.

Thanks, I appreciate the reply. My shop manual will be here next week. I wanted to make sure I had all the bases covered. My experience is with car engines. I have little experience with boat motors.