Can you still get parts for a Force outboard motor?
When your Force needs repair, know that Wholesale Marine will have the Force Outboard Parts that it requires. And we can ship them out to you the same day you order. We carry everything you need to keep your Force outboard running like new.
What company makes Force outboards?
Timeline. Chrysler sold the engine to be known as Force as a Chrysler-branded outboard. The Force name appeared when U.S. Marine, makers of Bayliner boats, purchased the Chrysler outboard plant in 1984. Chrysler continued to make engines under the Chrysler marque, however.
How do you tell what year a Force outboard motor is?
Force outboard motor identification is done using the ID plate attached to the transom bracket. The plate lists the model and serial numbers on pre-1992 motors and a serial number only on motors manufactured after 1992. The model number or serial number indicates the engine HP and the year of manufacture.
Will a mercury prop fit a Force?
Answer: Yes, this will fit that motor. This prop is for the Force made by Force (which is what you have), not the Force made by Mercury.
When did Mercury buy Force outboards?
In 1986, Bayliner and its US Marine division, which included Force, were acquired by the Brunswick Corporation, owners of Mercury Outboards who were then tasked with supporting the Force product line.
Where is the serial number on a force outboard motor?
Look at the motor mount on your Force outboard motor. The serial and model numbers are on a placard placed next on the transom bracket of the motor.
When did force outboards go out of business?
New Force engine sales continued to fall until all new Force engine production ceased in 1999.
Are Mercury Force outboards any good?
The Mercury lower units are great quality, but the older Chrysler Force motors had many issues. Never owned a Force or known someone who did but all I can say is that if it comes with a “parts motor” the previous owner has had problems with it and surely you will too.
Where is the serial number located on a force outboard motor?
Are outboard props interchangeable?
Just like shoe size, the bore of the propeller is specific to the prop shaft that is on your boat. Shaft is not interchangeable, you must use the correct size prop for your boat’s shaft or the prop simply won’t fit.
Do all props fit all motors?
Not at all. It is about efficiency, agility, and maneuverability of your drone. Just like wheels on a car, the size of the propeller needs to be matched to the rest of the power system.
How do I identify an outboard motor?
Go to the motor and look on the motor’s swivel bracket for an embossed, metalized tag or plate that has the name of the motor’s manufacturer boldly stamped at its top. This manufacturer’s tag also shows the year the motor was built, or the model year on all motors except Honda.
What are the parts for a force outboard?
Most Models from 50-125 hp Force Outboard parts are here. Force 125 parts such as power heads and lower units are for sale now! FA85511 FA85193 Force Chrysler Outboard Carburetor Throttle Tie Bar Assm. W/Ends
Who is the parent company of force outboard motors?
The Force Outboard brand was born in the early 1980’s when US Marine, the parent company of Bayliner Boats, purchased the old Chrysler Outboard factory and tooling located in Hartford, Wisconsin.
What can wholesale marine do for force outboard?
Ensuring that the cooling system in your Force outboard engine is running optimally will help avoid costly repairs. Wholesale Marine carries Force cooling system repair and replacement parts by Sierra which includes thermostats, impellers, and complete water pump repair kits.
Where did the force outboard engine come from?
Originally manufactured by Chrysler, Force Outboards were sold to Mercury and became among the first factory-installed engines in their Bayliners and other crafts. This concept caught on and soon other manufacturers were selling their boats equipped with outboards.