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    85 HP Force 1985 (856F5A)

    Hi all, I've been fighting this motor all summer long trying to get it to full power. A friend (haha) worked on it and adjusted the linkages to who knows what. I decided to do a link and sync and check the timing, lo and behold, the number one coil is not firing. I switched the number one with...
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    1998 40hp force quit running

    Hi all, I was pulling my granddaughter behind the pontoon with a 40 hp. Didn't go fast enough for her but it was the best i could do. After about 10 minutes of running wide open, I ran out of gas. After I switched tanks, I could get it to start but it was running very rough and when I put it...
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    1998 40hp starter part number

    I'm needing a new starter for my Force 40hp 1998 (S/N 0E339165). Looking around, I'm seeing different part numbers for replacement starters. The only thing I can see on the existing starter are the numbers 0-8 03-1. The part number under the cowl is 37-855211 18 if that helps. Thanks in...
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    Oil slick in water

    My 40 hp Force just started leaving a bit of an oil slick in the water when I first start it up. It also seems like I am getting smoke more so than usual when I start it cold. Once it warms up it seems fine. No other engine issues that I can tell. Looking for ideas on what to check. Thanks in...
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    1985 Cheetah leak

    Hello all, I have a 16ft fiberglass Cheetah boat. It is taking on water slowly. Nothing the bilge pump cannot handle. While on the trailer at night I can see light along the keel. The thing is I flooded the hull and watched for over an hour and not even a drip. Is there some sort of coating I...
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    Checking Coils and CDI

    Hello to all. I have a 1985 85hp Force that i know for sure has a bad stator. There was a burn spot by one of the yellow wires and as soon as i moved it a little, it came off in my hand. My question is there a way to check the rest of the electrical components (coils, CDI, trigger) before i put...
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