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    '06 F60: Impeller Change or Water Pump Repair Kit

    Was hoping to service the impeller soon as it's been a couple years. My question is if I just need to replace the actual star shaped impeller piece, or is it advisible to do the entire 'water pump repair kit' while I'm in there? Weird thing is, on SIM, the impeller alone costs more than the...
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    Signs of a Leaky Rub Rail

    My boat has taken on some considerable water last few trips. Pull the drain plug at the end of the trip and watch water pour out for 5 minutes, and enjoy the look on people's faces. :eek: I think I got one part of it fixed...my buddy closed the check valve on my livewell aerator pump and that...
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    Prop Question

    The full throttle operating range on my boat is 5000-6000 rpm (Yamaha F60), max power 60hp@5500rpm. My current prop is 11x15 aluminum. I can get up to 5000rpm but no higher. I would really like to get into the upper end of that operating range and improve my hole shot which is terrible...
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    High Idle

    Boat ran great for me on a 4 day fishing trip ('06 Yamaha F60TLR). There was just one time when I pulled up to a spot, put motor in idle, and it was revving around 2K rpm. I put it back into gear, then back into idle, and it was fine, and never did it again. Is there something I need to be...
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    Yamaha F60, Injector Dead

    I recently sent my injectors off for an ultrasonic cleaning and flow testing. One had a slightly lower flow than the other three, but after the cleaning, they all tested out good. I took my boat for a spin and for the first 30 minutes I kept it around 2500 rpm, just taking it easy and putting...
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    Portable Tank Help

    I have an '06 Yamaha F60. I just finished replacing all my fuel lines, filters, cleaned LP pump, cleaned VST, injector cleaning etc... I also setup a portable topside tank instead of using my below deck tank since it is full of crud and water - the source of all the problems downstream over the...
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    Very low torque specifications?

    I've done alot of work to my fuel system, one step consisted of taking apart my l.p. fuel pump for a cleaning. My service manual specifies .36 lb of torque to a couple screws within the pump valve. I haven't found a tool that can measure something that low, and I'm afraid of overtightening and...
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    What happened to Rodbolt?

    He used to post on here every day, but haven't seen him in a while. Anyone know?
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    F60 L.P. Fuel Pump Seal Question w/ Pic

    I am cleaning out my fuel system and last night did the fuel pump. This is what the inside of the metal cover looked like behind the rubber seal. Is it leaking fuel, or is it some other type of corrosion? Main thing I'm getting at is if I need to replace that rubber seal or not. Thanks!
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    Transom Saver Bar

    A friend of mine has a Honda 90 on his Carolina Skiff (fiberglass). He was just using the little lever that holds the motor in the up position for trailering, and I mentioned he should look into getting a transom saver bar. He told me the place he bought his boat from said those bars are...
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    Fuel Line Connector Question

    If running off a portable Moeller tank, do I have to use the connectors seen in the first pic below to connect to the tank itself? (This line will run to my fuel water separator): Or can I just use a standard barb and hose?
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    F60: Fuel System Overhaul Q's

    I have had a number of fuel related problems with my outboard since buying it. I want to start fresh and overhaul the entire fuel system. This would include replacing the tank, all hoses, all filters, and getting my injectors serviced as well as cleaning/replacing anything in-between that fuel...
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    F60 - Solenoid Valve Hose Issue

    I have an '06 Yammy F60 TLR. Motor has recently had a fuel system overhaul and was all systems go on computer diagnostics, leak down, and compression tests. Motor started off running fine and smooth, but wouldn't develop power over 4000rpm. Then began to shake badly and make awful...
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    F60 VST Service & Questions

    I've had alot of fuel issues in the past, and finally got around to swapping the VST filter on my F60TLR. Major PITA taking everything apart. The placement of the bottom manifold bolt was in a near impossible position. I spent needless money buying different tools before I found the right...
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    Yamaha F60TLR: Water in Fuel

    Was riding at WOT and the engine started losing power and would cut back to lower rpms. Got back to the ramp and started diagnosing, and noticed the bobber in my fuel filter cup had risen, meaning there was water in my fuel. I drained the cup, and went back out and encountered the same...
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