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Who made Force outboard engines?
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.
Can you get parts for Force outboard motors?
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.
Who bought Chrysler outboards?
After the 2 year period it was sold to Brunswick. The rest is history. ” Thanks for the Insight!!!! The Outboard Division was sold to U.S. Marine in 1984 who manufactured and marketed under the FORCE name.
Which is better 2 stroke or 4 stroke outboard motor?
The fuel efficiency of a 4-stroke motor can be 50% better than that of a 2-stroke motor with the same HP. As for environmental concerns, 4 stroke outboards produce far less harmful emissions, which can be as much as 90% cleaner than those from a similar sized 2-stroke motor.
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.
Why was the West Bend force engine so popular?
The West Bend/Chrysler/Force engines had developed a strong following because of their lower initial price, inexpensive replacement parts, and simplicity which had made them cheaper to buy and keep running.
What kind of engine did Chrysler Force use?
However, it started to became apparent that the ‘Old-School, Low-Tech cross-scavenged’ design of the West Bend/Chrysler/Force engines, which had been adopted back in the ’50s, could not tolerate modern fuels. More about this later under “How to Keep Your Force Alive”.
Where can I find force outboard motor parts?
Drill down to the Horsepower, Serial Number Range and Engine Section to get an online inventory of original and aftermarket Force boat parts. We carry Force outboard motor parts for vintage and current model outboards. Your Force serial number is the key to finding the correct parts for your motor.
When did Mercury stop making the force engine?
Mercury made none of the much needed improvements to the Force engine lineup as they already had fully developed modern engines in the Mercury engine lineup. New Force engine sales continued to fall until all new Force engine production ceased in 1999. The Chrysler/Force engines were generally pretty dependable engines.