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    2001 Yamaha VMax 200(VX200 TLTZ) Over Heat Alarm

    Greetings, The alarm buzzer go on immediatly when the key is turned to the on side. Don't even have to start engine and the buzzer sounds. Any suggestions? Thank you for all the help in advance! Brian
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    Muffler for 1986 Yamaha 150 Pro V

    Greetings to all, This engine has no muffler. I have located one and was wondering how difficult the instilation is. It looks like the powerhead must be removed. Are there online or printed materials for the removal process? Any assistance would be greatly appriciated. As always I appriciate...
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    Loss of Water Pressure

    Greetings, Have 1989 Yamaha Pro V 150hp. Recently I notice that I would loose all water presure when exceeding 4500 rpm. Changed Impeller and PRV. Seemed to fix the water dump issue. New issue: lose of water pressure when on plane. Have strong PEE at idle and perfect pressure at take off...
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    Tilt and Trim Question

    Greeting to all, Have 1986 150 Pro V. Question: Tilt and trim works great until the motor is tilted down as far as it goes. The throtle handle switch will not trim up at this point. I have to use motor switch. It seems as though the throtle handle stops sending power to trim motor in the very...
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    Muffler Replacement

    Greetings, I have a 150 Pro V, that is very very loud. I understand that the muffler was drilled out to increase the hole shot. I would like to replace the muffler. I understand that this is accomplished with the removal of the power head. Are there diagrams available for this removal? As...
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    Water Pressure

    Greetings, Have a yamaha 150 pro V . The water pressure was always between 20 and 23 running at 5000 rpm. Recently I have noticed the pressure moved to 25 at 5000 rpm. Yesterday the pressure was between 28 to 30 at 5000 rpm. Could this be an issue relating to the impeller? As always, Many...
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    Loud Motor

    Greetings, On the tour everyone knows when I start the 150 yamaha up. Sounds like a race car. Extremly loud. My understanding is that the exaust may have been drilled out to increase hole shot. My question: If this is true, is there a repair for this or do I invest in ear plugs? As always...
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    Steering Advice

    Greetings, I have a 1986 Yamaha 150 Pro V that is steered by a single cable system. The system is very stiff and steers very hard at idle. Almost impossible to turn when moving forward. Could this be a sign that the cable is wearing out? I recently drove a boat with hydraulic steering and now...
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    Spun Prop(Again)

    Greetngs to all and thank you in advance, Last season I spun the prop on my 1989 yamaha 150 pro v , 3 times. Researching the issue I found that repeated spun props are generally caused by overheated exaust. I am assuming this is correct?? If the cooling system is working correctly, What other...
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    Re-Built 1989 Yamaha ProV

    Greetings, My 150 yamaha pro v was completly re-built this spring. The prop(25x14.5) was also re-built and re-hubbed. Since the completed rebuild of the engine I have spun the prop 2 times. Would the rebuilt engine effect the prop? My only thought is there is too much engine for the pitch of...
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    Recomendation

    Greetings, I have an older 150 pro V Yami. When transporting I use a transom saver however the motor is turning from side to side. I have seen a product used on the steeering cable that would eliminate this issue. Anyone know the name and where I can find them? Thanks for the help. Brian
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    Yamaha Prop

    Greetings, Is tthere a test that I can perform to see if I spun the prop. I have had it re-buit and has less than 15 hours on it. With some effort I can move the prop, in foward gear, with my hands. Thanks for the help!
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    Parts For Minn Kota Edge

    Need to rebuild motor assembly. Where can I find parts?
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    yamaha 150 Pro V Issues

    Greetings and thankyou in advance. While fiishing this weekend the alarm went off in the throttle control. turned off engine and cooled off. When restarted I noticed the water pressure would be 0 psi the when increasing rpm pressure would rise until high rpm was reached would loose all water...
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    New Oil Pump 1989 Yamaha Pro V 150

    Am installing new pump. What is the best method for bleeding after installation? How strong should the flow be after bleeding? Thanks for the help!
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