Recent content by crazy charlie

Thanks again!! No panic here, just being cautious.Only a few more weeks left in my season so I usually do a decarb before hauling for the season. Just remembered that advice I got here from a reliable source lead me get NGK plugs that turned out to be 1 heat range off. Contacted NGK tech support...

Thanks..It Always starts right up and never stalls and yes if anything the idle is a very small drop.Dont know what a link and sync is?? Probably something better done by my local Yamaha dealer?. Thanks again

Thanks, I have had this motor for only a few years and have not done anything ignition related....just the basics. Fuel pumps ,fuel filter by block, VSA filter, Tstats, filter under oil tank, plugs. Just these basics. Dont think I would;d know how to do anything timing related.

Had to bring my plants inside the past 2 nights because of cold weather. Got lots of Basil.plants. pulled a leaf off of this plant because it was different shape that the rest of the plant. To me it smaller much more like licorice or annisette than Basil. I will.post some pics. The one in...

2000 200hp Saltwaterseries 2 stroke sx200 . It appears that the idle speed has lowered a bit on its own. PM work that I have done in the past few years. New diaphragm style fuel pumps. Cleaned vst filter (looked perfect but cleaned it anyway) ,new fuel water sep every season. Tstats, New plugs...

Well said!! Thanks guys,I was just trying to save myself some time ordering it online since no local Yammy dealers near me. I saved the one from previous change so I can ck that # . BTW you can get OEM parts from Walmart.com so the sarcastic remark about getting it from Walmart is bs. Charlie

I have had several white gelcoat boats and have got them polished up extremely well. Post a pic if you can because a lot depends on what shape the gelcoat is in. If you are lucky, the previous owner just put layers of "miracle cures" onto the gelcoat and never actually tried to polish it.Thas a...

Thanks, and no I dont know the part number.I have to take a look at the old one.I have replaced it before and although I dont have the old one in front of me I am pretty sure this is what it looked like. Charlie

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GHmarine-Fuel-Filter-Element-for-Yamaha-outboard-F-150-200-225-250-HP-Outboard-65L-24563-00/3113971678 2000 200hp Saltwater series. SX200 port side engine filter.Lots of listings for these filters but all look identical.Anyone know if they are all the...

You can try a high potency vinegar soak overnight and a soft brush while rinsing.It wont be perfect but will be better. Charlie

When using a bleach product(which work great for mold and mildew) ,an absolute MUST is to saturate the stitching with a hose and water before you begin the cleaning.No more than a minute later the stitching MUST be rinsed thoroughly,saturated to get as much bleach out of the threads.If you dont...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GHmarine-Fuel-Filter-Element-for-Yamaha-outboard-F-150-200-225-250-HP-Outboard-65L-24563-00/3113971678. Are these filters universal ? They all look identical but listings are for F200,SX250 etc. I can post a pic if this is not viewable, Filter is on port side of...

Yep!!!! Thats it for sure!!! Thanks Mike. And yes it is poisonous

Hoping someone recognizes it. I'm assuming someone packaged seeds incorrectly.....I guess???

Now it's got what look like blueberries. See pic. Still can't figure out what seeds were in the peppermint seed envelope