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    How often to change plugs

    I have a 2006 Yamaha 250 4 stroke. When I had 2 stroke motors, I always changed plugs in spring after the winter layover, but is it necessary with 4 strokes? I don't fog this motor by spraying through the intake while running, I spray fogging fluid into the spark plug holes and crank the motor...
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    Help with Yamaha Water Pump replacement

    My motor is a 2007 Yamaha 250 / 4 stroke with 300 hours. This is my first time changing a water pump and I have a question about how the gasket seats into the housing. The housing seems fine, no melting or distortion, but the outer edge where the gasket sits (opposite the intake tube) didn't...
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    United or USA Rods

    I'm looking for a dealer or local rep for United Rods. The company may do business under USA rods. The rod I'm looking for is called GR-USA. It's a 15 - 30# class. Thanks
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    Yamaha bogging at 3200 RPMs

    I have a 2002 Yamaha 200 hp fuel injected motor. It runs and idles perfect until I get up to 3200 RPMs and it bogs. Over the winter layup, I had a FloScan system installed. I am thinking either the VST filter or high pressure pumps, or possibly the FloScan. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot...
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    Thumping from a 200 hp 4 stroke

    I just bought a boat with a 2004 Yamaha 200hp 4stroke motor with 20 hours. Everything checked out when the boat was surveyed and motor inspected. They even did a computer scan to confirmed hours, and normal compression test, etc. During the first time using the boat, I heard a thumping sound...
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    Help with Yamaha 4 stroke

    I recently sold my old boat with yamaha 2 strokes and bought a new boat with a 4 stroke. This is all new to me and I'm wondering if maintenance, service, and winterization is the same. Before I purchase a manual, can anyone send a link or file that has the manual? The motor is a 2006 F250TUR...
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