Model # for my 85 hp Force nowhere to be found

[Dpatrickj]

I know the usual places the model and serial numbers should be , but on my motor it's like it never had any. I do have the original carbs and saw someone here was able to tell by the carb numbers.

 

[Jiggz]

Re: Model # for my 85 hp Force nowhere to be found

Most of the time experienced members can ID a motor based on pics of ignition system and the carbs system.

 

[Dpatrickj]

Re: Model # for my 85 hp Force nowhere to be found

The numbers on the carbs that came with the motor are

531061-4
532061-4
531061-4

I bought a carb set that had the intake on it, since mine was missing the intake

 

[Dpatrickj]

Re: Model # for my 85 hp Force nowhere to be found

The guy I bought it from said mid eighties, but that's all...

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Model # for my 85 hp Force nowhere to be found

Looks like an 88.
The carbs,there is a # stammped on them.
Starts WE 9 orWE 18 something like that.
WE 9 is and 87
WE 18 is 88/89
A close up of the port side exhaust cover.Smooth is an 88 ,ridges means 89.

 

[Dpatrickj]

Re: Model # for my 85 hp Force nowhere to be found

Thanks so much , mine say WE 18, and it's got a smooth cover, so '88 it is!