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    Grounding of Electrics on Engine

    I've just spent 6 months (part time) rebuilding a yamaha 90hp 3 cylinder, 1998 engine, after major powerhead failure. I did not even know what a carby was before I began, but with the help of a clymers manual, the drawings at the yamaha-motor.com web site and this group I'm almost there (with...
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    when can I do a compression Check

    I am currently reassembling a Yamaha 1998 90hp 3 cylinder 2 stroke outboard that I've been rebuilding. I've very new to all of this, and have a fairly basic question.<br /><br />At what point can I do a compression check. I've assembled the crankcase, bolted the head onto the block, and put on...
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    Repair Crankshaft - Yamaha 90hp

    I have a 3 cylinder yamaha 90hp outboard (1998). One of the oil injection<br />hoses came loose during transit, and the 2nd cylinder caused the engine to<br />overheat. The result is a crankshaft with half the centre journal a bit<br />scuffed. I'm told by a mechanic that I would be crazy to use...
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    Choking Problems - Yam. 90HP

    I have a Yamaha 1997 3 cylinder, 2 stroke 90hp AETO. <br /><br />The engine only starts if the choke lever is opened completely. To get the engine in to gear, I have to slowly close the choke, then quickly push the engine into full throttle. Otherwise it dies, and I have to restart. Once in full...
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    Major Yahama 90HP Challenges

    I've got a 1997 Yamaha 90AETO 3 cylinder 90 HP outboard. I've taken it out twice before with no problems (once for three days). I went fishing last night and struck major problems. <br /><br />I'd been running with no issues for about 20 minutes when I noticed a horrible burning smell. I looked...
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    Yamaha 90hp pull start

    Can anyone point me in the direction of instructions for manually starting a 90 hp yamaha engine.<br /><br />Any ASAP information would be appreciated very much. My brother is currently stalled somewhere out on the bay, so I'm hoping to be able to mobile him some instructions.<br /><br...
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    Hrs on a Yamaha 50HP / 60HP 4 Stroke

    I'm looking at purchasing a 1998 Yahama 4 stroke 50 / 60 HP outboard. Is there any way to confirm the number of hours that the engine has done ? ie. Is there a counter etc.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Liam
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    Compatible Johnson Parts

    I know it is a long shot, but I have a good powerhead from a 1976 V4 Johnson seahorse 115HP outboard. The lower leg is pretty much stuffed. I've seen a Johnson 175HP lower leg from the mid 80's advertised and was wondering whether I can simply attach this to my powerhead and cowling ? <br /><br...
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