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    carb air / fuel mixture adjustment

    guys i have a 1988 25hp two stroke yamaha. had the carbs rebuilt about 3 months ago, and in that time i have replaced the fuel pump diaphragm assy. the mechanic had the air/fuel screws on both carbs adjusted to 2 1/4 out. when idling it runs decent, but after a few minutes it wants to idle down...
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    bad coil ?

    hello once again guys.... i have a 1988 25SG hp two stroke. rebuilt carbs, new gas tank, lines, filter, diaphragm. was out in it 2 weeks ago and although it ran like a champ for an hour, lately it has been a little tough to start. use to start on 1-2 pulls, and idle right away without the...
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    25hp wont stay running

    guys i have a 1988 yamaha 25hp, 25SG model, two stroke tiller. had the carbs rebuilt by the local mechanic 8 weeks ago, and he also suggested i buy a new plastic portable 6 gallon fuel tank and fuel line and primer ball. i bought the best ones from bass pro shops. right after the rebuilt carbs...
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    Jon Boat Stick Steering ?

    guys, have any of you installed stick steering on your jon boat ? i have a 14ft flat bottom aluminum jon boat with a 25hp yamaha two stroke tiller engine. i would like to install stick steering on it, making it easier to drive. i also would like to either install a twist throttle on the steering...
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    Yamaha 25hp tiller steering question

    guys, i have a 1988 25hp yamaha two stroke tiller steering that is a little tough to steer left and right. i have tried putting grease through the zerk, but it must have old dried up grease in it. anyway a buddy at work said there is a bolt that is loosened or tightened to make it stiffer or...
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    Where To Buy Cowl Decals ?

    guys, once i get my 1988 25hp yamaha two stroke running, i am thinking about painting it. i see on here they do not sell the decals for the cowl. does anyone know of an aftermarket supplier who makes them ? thanks oh, and where could i get the factory paint from ?
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    yamaha 25hp oil injection

    guys, on my 1988 25hp sg two stroke it has oil injection, with the tank under the cowl. if the oil injection fails, will the engine stall ? is there some type of warning that it has stopped working ? a buddy had a 175hp back in the day, and he disconnected his and just mixed the oil with his...
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    25hp two stroke performance issues.

    guys last weekend i bought a used 1988 yamaha 25hp two stroke short shaft outboard. its mounted on a very light 14ft aluminum jon boat. it started up on the first pull at the guys house, and every time i tried to start it. runs good while idling and revving it up on the rabbit ears. today i took...
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    25hp Yamaha grease fittings ?

    guys, i just bought a 1988 25hp two stroke short shaft tiller steering. there is a zirc grease fitting on the lower shaft of the engine for turning. when i put my grease gun to it, it wont pump anything into it. i took the fitting off, put it in my gun, and it pumps grease thorough it fine. im...
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    Lower Unit Oil ?

    guys i want to change the lower unit lube in my 1988 yamaha 25hp two stroke engine. i have some quicksilver high performance gear lube, SAE 90 weight... it says for use in all outboard lower units. should i be fine using this in mine ? thanks
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    what year yamaha 25 do i have ?

    guys, i just purchased a yamaha 25hp two stroke tiller outboard motor. need to know what year it is so i can order a shift linkage for it. here is what the tag says.. 25SG Code 6L2 6 where can i order a shift linkage for it at ? also, it has the oil tank under the cover. how many gallons of...
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    water leak in lower unit

    guys, i have a 1990 15hp honda 4 stroke. i had a new water pump out in it a year ago, and ran the engine probably 10 times since then. when i got it back a year ago, and started it with the ear muffs hooked to it in my driveway, i noticed that some water was spitting out between the lower unit...
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    water leak ok ?

    i tried posting this in the honda section, but didnt get many views or any respose. since its not honda specific and this section gets more views, i will try my question here. thanks. guys, i have a 1990 honda 15hp 4 stroke. long shaft. had a mechanic install a new water impellor a few weeks...
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    water leak ok ?

    guys, i have a 1990 honda 15hp 4 stroke. long shaft. had a mechanic install a new water impellor a few weeks ago. i started it up today with the rabbit ears on it, and it is pumping fine out the pee hole. i noticed some water leakage where the lower unit mates up to the mid section, where he...
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