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    water leaking from lower unit? 2002 yamaha 2 stroke 115hp?

    just replaced all the parts to the water pump except the plastic housing. what have I missed that would be causing this water to leak from all these places? or is this normal for a yamaha. This is my first yamaha motor but still seems odd. I do get a solid stream out of the pee hole. thank you...
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    new boat to me? I have a 2002 javelin 180 with a 2002 yamaha 115. props?

    First thank you in advance for all advice and direction. The boat came with a slightly dinged prop it MIGHT be bent i am not 100% sure on that. the prop has no visible markings so what size prop should I get looking for good hole shot and maximum top speed. I am open to both SS and aluminum...
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    injector cleaning? 1999 200EFI Merc

    I am looking to send my injectors in to be cleaned. should I send them in to be cleaned/filter replaced or is this something one could do on thier own? If this can be done on my own with out sending them to a shop to be done where should I start and how to do it? Thanks Duff
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    de carb?

    I have read alot of posts on the topic. I have had my bass boat now for 16 months. it has a 1999 200hp EFI. compression is even all 95-100 I have used stabil (marine) to help with the E-10 gas we have here in CA/AZ. I have never de carbed my motor. I was told to use quickleen from my local...
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    do you see a problem with this plug?

    just changed my plugs on my 1999 merc 200 EFI and this is what all 6 of the pulgs look like is there a problem with this. Duff
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    1999 200efi degraded performance

    Ok I am getting ready to look at the motor and would like some ideas of what to do and look at. I normaly run at WOT at about 5800 RPM and GPS speed is top 64 normal 62. during my last tournament I was running fine during prefishing the whole week before, come tournament days: Day one, hard to...
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    hydraulic steering install

    I am looking to install hydraulic steering to my 1998 19.5 hawk bass boat with a 1999 200 EFI on the back. which model do you recommend? I am also unsure how big the pumps on these would be as I do not have a ton of room in the back compartment. look for ward to your advice. thanks duff
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    Stiff steering?

    Ok I am not sure if this is the right forum but it is not outboard question directly. I need to find a replacement for my helm on my 1998 Hawk super 1900 bass boat. it has a 200 merc EFI (1999) The steering is very stiff and I noticed the HELM is cracked. 1) can the cracked HELM cause the...
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    looking for a local merc guru?

    if you are from the kitsap/mason county area of wahington and would be willing to help with my carb problems please let me know. i have a 1979 80 hp merc will start but have a few problems with adjusting the carbs. if you are close to me here in the kitsap area and would be willing to help...
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    piston or rings?

    I am getting a extra 1979 80hp merc it has low compression on 1 cyl. I am planning on using it as parts but if it is in good shape other than the low compression i might replace the piston or ring and keep it as a spare motor. what do you think i should do? i am getting it for $75 with...
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    1986 150 merc oil injection?

    what does it take to disconnect the oil injection system on a 86 150hp merc? I am looking at a boat that the owner says runs but the injection system needs work. this is the xr2 black max if that matters.... any help would be great. duff
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    float sticking?

    I have rebuilt my carbs about a month ago. i have fuel spraying out of the bottom carb vent. I read in a different post that if this is happening it is a stuck float. how do i know and how do i fix this? 1979 80hp mercury] duff
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    1987 200 merc?

    does anyone know if this year motor had any major problems. found a 20 ft champion bass boat w/ 200 merc for a good deal. this would be a upgrade from my 87 challenger 17.5 ft bass boat with a 1979 80 hp merc? any thoughts or opinions on the 1987 200 merc? thans duff or about champion boats?
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    busted bolts?

    I have a few busted bolts on my water jacket cover. I was trying to replace grounding straps. so when they snapped i pulled the jacket cover off to remove them. during the process I broke a total of 5 of 12 bolts. i removed 2 of those 5 with vise grips the other 3 broke in the housing. how would...
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    water out of square hole again? (see pic)

    does this sound right? on your engine there is a gasket between the lower housing and the power head (engine). the water pump is in the lower unit. it pumps water up the lower housing to the power head. the gasket between the power head and lower unit is bad could this description cause...
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