New owner feeling stupid

[musticoj]

Hey all, Feeling a bit stupid here. Just purchased a 1989 Force 85HP. I can't find the model # anywhere. I think the tag that it and the serial # were on is now blank based on a Force 125 I was also looking at. Anyway, 2 questions. 1. I was told by the previous owner, when i asked him, that the motor was 4 stroke. That doesn't seem right to me as there's no oil fill port or visible drain from the crank case. Would someone confirm if this is 2 or 4 stroke???? 2. Where else on the motor would I find the model # so I can look it up? Any help would be appreciated. I'm afraid to put gas is it .......

 

[pnwboat]

It's a 2 stroke. 50:1 fuel/oil mixture. If you post a picture of the ignition system, we can narrow it down to a date range.

 

[SkiDad]

Look inside in on the lower cowl in front of the carbs. Or check on the transom mount side.

 

[jerryjerry05]

If it's blue then the sticker would be on the transom clamp.
They would fall off or bleach out from the sun/ weather.
The 85's were all pretty much the same "except".
The model changes were small things like a different bolt or something minor.
So if you need a model# ?? Just use anyone you find. Depending on the drivesaft
The older 89's had a 1 piece drive shaft and the old style impeller housing, the later had the 2 piece shaft and the pump housing with the stainless insert..
So drop the lower and see what you have???

 

[musticoj]

Thanks everyone. You've confirmed my suspicion that it is indeed a 2 stroke. I'll look under the carbs and see what I can find. thanks again!!!!