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    Honda BF50 Overheating, Oil from Exhaust

    The oil inside wasn't milky. I haven't figured out why it wasn't peeing. The impeller looked fine. I was hoping a blocked telltale, but now that it overheated I'm not sure what it was? It alarmed shortly after getting on plane. Maybe 30 seconds after. I can idle without the alarm on. It...
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    Honda BF50 Overheating, Oil from Exhaust

    Overheating alarm sounded and I returned to the dock. Telltale was not peeing. Noticed oil slick on the water and oil on the lower unit, looked to be coming out of the exhaust. Some of the oil was milky, and was definitely engine oil. No obvious damage when inspecting the engine. My question...
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    1987 Yamaha 115 CDI Needed

    I'm looking for a used Yamaha 115 CDI, or the best place to buy one new. <br /><br />I had a no spark problem and was sold a used CDI a few weeks ago. As soon as I took it out, I noticed the engine misfires at around 4000 RPMs. It's fine above or below, just misfires at 4000. <br /><br />I...
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    115 Yamaha Troubles and a Ruined Vacation

    I posted to the forum earlier in the week about my 115 1992 Yamaha, I'm more confused than ever, so I thought I'd retell the whole story to see if anyone knows what may be happening.<br /><br />I trailed my newly bought used boat from VA to NH for a two week vacation (or so I thought).<br /><br...
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    '92 Yamaha 115 Stutters Between 4K - 5K RPMs

    I just had the CDI unit on my 115 Yamaha replaced after a no spark problem.<br /><br />Now, the engine misfires between 4,000 and 5,000 rpms, after which and before which it runs like a top.<br /><br />I've talked to the mechanic who did the work and he's assured me that it's not the used CDI...
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