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    Disassembly & Cleaning

    Let me briefly state that I appreciate everything you gentlemen are doing to help us novices (me). I have never taken apart any engine before. My experience is limited to changing out car waterpumps, alternators, and other basic components. I would never have attempted what I am doing without...
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    Fuel Age - Keeping It Fresh

    I've never been one to let fuel sit in my boat unused...we've been out several times a month and so I top off the tank with new fuel after we come back....never have I used a fuel stabilizer.<br /><br />Now I find myself having the same fuel in my boat since January...going on 3 month old fuel...
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    Fuel Age - Keeping It Fresh

    I've never been one to let fuel sit in my boat unused...we've been out several times a month and so I top off the tank with new fuel after we come back....never have I used a fuel stabilizer.<br /><br />Now I find myself having the same fuel in my boat since January...going on 3 month old fuel...
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    Rod Cap Bolts

    Trying to loosen the rod cap bolts. Unable to with current set of sockets. What does this require...some sort of star socket it seems...?
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    Flywheel Nut

    Having a difficult time removing the flywheel nut. Need to get a socket for it, but unable to determine exact size. I know it is less than 32mm and less than 1 1/4, but greater than 1 1/16. Store didn't have anything in between. Checked all resources am aware of. I'm thinking 28-31mm if...
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    Considering Re-Powering w/Yamaha Ouboard - But What Model?

    I am considering re-powering and doing so with a new Yamaha. The boat is a 1998 Hurricane Fun Deck 201 which has a sticker showing that 200HP is the max engine it will handle.<br /><br />I see my choices are:<br />Four Stroke (583 lb for 200HP)<br />HPDI (466 lb for 200HP)<br />V MAX (539 lb for...
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    Saltwater Intrusion Into 1 or More Cylinders 1997 Yamaha 150 S150TXRV

    Well I find myself back in this forum due to a major problem with my engine.<br /><br />I have a 1997 150 Yamaha 2 stroke Saltwater Series II (6 cylinder). Engine model S150TXRV with 426 hours, so it reads (I'm not the original owner; I purchased the boat in June 2004 with about 245 hours on...
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    Should I & How To Wash My Outboard Yamaha

    I've owned my used 1997 Yamaha 150 2 stroke for almost a year now and put over 120 hours on it, all in a saltwater environment.<br /><br />I decided to check the engine tonight to see if it is staying clean or getting dirty. It looks rather well. There is one bolt with some surface rust around...
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    Strange Electrical Anomaly With Tilt/Trim

    Coming in from an outting yesterday I slowed the engine and trimmed all the way down. Before I knew it, the engine had begun tilting ALL THE WAY UP. I cut the power and a few seconds later it stopped at all the way up, and the tilt motor kept running for about 2 seconds. Pushing the throttle...
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    Water Separator Suggestion Please

    Need a suggestion for a water separator please.<br /><br />I have a 1997 150 Yamaha 2 stroke Saltwater Series II. It does not have a water separator.<br /><br />Looking for a good one/good priced one.<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Need Repair Manual For Yamaha 97 150 (S150TXRV)

    I just found out that Yamaha is sold out of repair manuals for the 1997 150HP Saltwater Series II 2 stroke (model S150TXRV), and they are not making anymore.<br /><br />If anyone knows of a website or other source for information about how to properly remove and rebuild the carb for this engine...
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    Tilt/Trim Screeching During Lowering Of 97 Yamaha 150

    During our last outting I noticed a screeching while lowering the engine (sort of like a razorblade going sideways down a chalkboard).<br /><br />The screeching happens almost everytime the engine is lowered and only happens at 2 seconds after the outboard makes contact with the 2 lower rods...
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    Which Manual Should I Get:: SeLoc or Clymer?

    Need to get a manual for my 1997 Yamana Saltwater Series II (S150TXRV) outboard. Should I go with SeLoc Marine or a Clymer manual and why?<br /><br />thanks all
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    Lazy Cylinder on Yamaha 150?

    I have a 1997 Yamaha 150 Saltwater Series model S150TXRV with 275hours. On a usual day I get about 4800RPM at WOT. Usually it is a good running engine.<br /><br />On our last outting I noticed the following happen several times:<br /><br />After the engine has been off for 45 minutes or more...
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    1997 Yamaha 150 Noise At Certain RPM

    I recently purchased a boat with a 1997 Yamaha 150 Saltwater Series engine.<br /><br />After getting acquainted with the boat, I noticed that at 3700-3900 RPM the engine is much louder than higher or lower RPMs. The sound is hard to explain; it just sounds like it is working it's hardest in...
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