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    1986 seadrive

    I have a new to me 1986 Seadrive 1.6 that needs a new water pump, but can't seem to find a part number? Can anyone help, I was told same as a 110hp Evenrude then a 115hp?? Thanks
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    2004 225 Hp

    I have never owned a Honda before, I am looking at a few new to me motors, one is a Yamaha 4 stroke, the other is the Honda. I am leaning word the Honda as the guy with the Yamaha seems to be a bit dicey? What to lookn at in these motors? Anything special to look for?? How is there over all...
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    motor sputters??

    Hi guys been a while!! Ok I have a new to me 1985 Merc 175, 2.4 motor. SS# 6619813 Oil injection dis connected, running 50:1 When I start the motor it is fine, when I troll for hours on end it is fine, but when I take off and are going 4500 rpm it starts bogging down? all lines from the...
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    Can't get more then 2500 RPM

    I have a 1986 225 Evinrude 225 hp M: E225TXCD S: B1146525 I have been using it all season (3 X a week) since May. Always runs perfect! Well reverse stopped working, the shift assembly had a lot of play in it, so I could not get enough adjustment to get all 3 gears, so I had it welded and...
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    Running Problem

    I have a new to me 1988 Evinrude 175hp. (M&S # not readable) Since I have got the motor it has had a problem after it gets warmed up, let say 1 mile from the ramp, were it starts losing power?? At first it will go stop go stop go stop like someone is playing with the gas. Then I will get it to...
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    Evinrude will not shut off?

    I just bought a 1988 Evinrude 175hp Sorry I can't read the model number. starts right up and runs great, till you shut it off? What happens is when you turn the key off the idle will go down slighty, but it will not shut down till it feels like it?? This may take 10 sec or 10 min? If you...
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    wireing for tac

    I had a 1988 Yamaha 175 that blew earlier in the season. I have bought a used 1994 Yamaha 150, the wire harness is different and I have a Clymer for both. the 88 shows that the Yellow & Yellow and Red wires go to the TAC, But the 94 Clymer shows nothing about a tac or the wires that go to...
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    Wire harness question??

    I had a 1988 Yamaha 175 that just blew :'( Anyway I am replacing it with a 1994 Yamaha 150 I know that the tac's are different but also noticed that the wireharness is also different. Do they make a adapter for the upgrade?? Or am I better off reading the diagram and making my own? The...
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    Will this fit??

    Does anyone know if a 1988 175 Yamaha lower unit will fit on a 2000 Yamaha Vmax 150??
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    power tilt

    Will a 1984 115hp V4, model, 115ETLG, power tilt <br /><br />fit on a 1988 175hp V6, model 175ETXG <br /><br />Thanks all!!
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    Power Tilt problems!! Help!

    1988 Yamaha 175 hp, Model 175ETXG Serial 751765 <br /> <br />I had the dam left pistion cab come lose again!! low on oil, and tryed to get it up, but no go, So I lifted it to assist with the eletric. <br /> <br />After getting it home I retighten the cap and added fluid, keep going up and down...
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    ceased trim tilt piston

    have a 40 horsepower yamaha 1985 and the trim tilt system was initially jamming with little movement. the motor was running but against a dead head in either direction. finally got the motr to tilt upward and now it won't come down after taking motor off and even opening all possible screws/nuts...
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    89 Yamaha, No power??

    1989 Yamaha 175hp Model 175ETXG Serial 751765<br /><br />Parked in Nov after foging motor.<br /><br />Just went out today, has power to T&T at the motor switch.<br /><br />But at controls no power to T&T, Key, Gauges??<br /><br />Any ideas?? I have looked at the connections and all look well...
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    Seadrive Belt ??

    I have 1988 seadrive 225. The outboard has hydraulic steering and power steering. When I bought the boat there was a belt disconnect from the top of the motor that looked like it should turn two pulleys. The guy that I bought the boat from said he removed the belt to disable the oil mixing. A...
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    Gray/Black substance coming from exhust

    I apologize for this but please bear with me. I got my boat ready for the water this year, I have a 1988 Yamaha 130 outboard hanging off of it. I changed the gear oil, plugs and stats. During the thermostat change I snapped a bolt and had to drill it out and ended up tapping it short and using a...
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