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    Yamaha 130 Rect/Reg Charge Issue

    Picked up the OEM part 6R3-81960-10-00 today. It had the spare red wire. I put it on the engine and just left the spare red wire on the rectifier/regulator unconnected. The engine is charging the battery now! All is well. Still not sure what the purpose of the other wire is.
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    Yamaha 130 Rect/Reg Charge Issue

    So I found this trying to figure out what the spare wire is: "The OEM version for some applications of the RM30428 will have an extra red wire used for voltage sensing. The RM30428 does not include or need this wire, as the voltage is sensed directly from the battery connection. If your original...
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    Yamaha 130 Rect/Reg Charge Issue

    1996 Yamaha 130TLRU serial: 6L1 L 308426 X I am not getting a charge current to my battery. Both my multimeter and sonar agree with that. With everything turned off, my battery was reading 12.8 volts consistently. With the engine running for 5+ minutes at 1750 RPMs, it would only read 12.6...
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    New Alternator Mount Bracket. Replacing Log Manifolds

    I did not feel like making something up. I am burnt from building this engine and just want to go fishing at this point haha. I installed the 87115A1 bracket and it fits PERFECTLY! It puts the alternator in the exact same spot as it was on the log manifolds, and I do not even need a different...
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    New Alternator Mount Bracket. Replacing Log Manifolds

    The mounts that use the bottom holes would not work since the power steering pump mount bracket would kick those alternator brackets out to far that the pulley for the alternator would not align. If I mounted those brackets under the power steering pump bracket, that would kick the power...
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    New Alternator Mount Bracket. Replacing Log Manifolds

    Bondo I looked up a parts diagram for a 5.7L 88-95 Merc and it gave me the part number 87115a1 which looks like the below picture: That looks like it will work great, and I think I will be able to leave the power steering pump where it is in my boat. And I do not have to weld some monstrosity...
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    New Alternator Mount Bracket. Replacing Log Manifolds

    Do you have an example? That would be ideal, but the long mounting bolt is what has me questioning how I would do it, and if I could make one strong enough to support the weight of the alternator. I could buy this easy part and bolt something to it, but examples would be nice before I just...
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    New Alternator Mount Bracket. Replacing Log Manifolds

    Hello all! I originally started with a Mercruiser 228 with FWC, but am upgrading to a built 383 stroker. I am upgrading my exhaust manifolds to center rise manifolds. I have the old log-style manifolds that has the alternator bracket mounted to the port side manifold. Is there a bracket I can...
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    Hard steering.

    Did you disconnect the steering cable from the outboard and turn the wheel to make sure the problem is on the outboard side? Just an easy check before you dive into the steering bracket of the outboard. If you have already checked that and you are sure it is in the outboard bracket, here is a...
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    Bravo 3 seacore - U joint replacement?

    Good to hear! I kept forgetting to take a picture of the "V" notch I was talking about. It is not a hard job for anyone who has done it so you should be in good hands. It can be hard your first time if you don't know where or how to start. Car mechanics will replace them for you too for future...
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    Bravo 3 seacore - U joint replacement?

    Yes a regular Joe can do it. They can be frustrating your first time though. There are many good, "How to replace a ujoint" videos on YouTube like you said. Even ones specifically done on Mercruiser outdrives. Probably more videos on Alphas than Bravos, but it is the same process. I advise not...
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    Quicksilver gimbal bearing dot alignment

    Sealed bearings can have the dot. As long as the dot is facing outboard, you're good to go! No need to clock it.
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    Yamaha 130 2 stroke height

    Hole 2 when the cav plate/foil was not visible is definitely too low. The hole 3 position looked pretty good and if the prop did not wash out when you turned, then I would say definitely do not move it lower than 3.
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    Yamaha 130 2 stroke height

    That's a good question. I have never been a fan of hydrofoils for myself simply due to drag. With that said, I do not know much about them besides they can give a better hole shot and lower planing speeds. I would probably take it off for the video so it will be easier to see, but hopefully...
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    Yamaha 130 2 stroke height

    That's the best option. Get the video before anything else. Sounds like your weight distribution is fine, just something I thought to throw out there. Adding weight usually isn't the solution to porpoising anyway, it would better be solved by moving weight. Again, I don't think that is your...
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