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    Yamaha Tilt and Trim settles

    I have a 2003 Yamaha F75TLRB tiller outboard and the tilt and trim doesn't stay put. Fluid level is good and no air in the system. Any ideas what to look for?
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    2003 Yamaha F75TLRB trim settles

    I won't be able to check out the boat till next weekend but my dad says he is having to adjust the trim on his outboard as it likes to move on it's own high and low speed. Any ideas?
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    Tilt/trim oil change

    I have a 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC and I would like to change tilt/trim oil. ​Can you point me in the right direction to get started?
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    2003 Yamaha F75 TLRB trim sending unit

    I broke the plastic lever on the trim sending unit on my 03 Yamaha F75 TLRB Part number for the complete sending unit is 64E-83672-02 and costs around $150.00 Problem is the electronic part of the unit is fine. I just need the plastic lever but dealer says that is not replaceable. You need to...
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    Looking for a SS prop

    For my aluminum fishing boat, 2004 Lund Angler SS 17' 2" single side counsel 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC 5000 to 6000 operating range 5500 max hp 13 X 19 aluminum prop Currently runs about 6000 rpm with boat lightly loaded 2.7 to 2.9 mph trolling 42 to 43 mph wot @ 75% trim Cavitation plate is about...
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    Lower unit oil is black and smells

    Drained the lower unit oil from my 04 Yamaha F115 It is very dark and has a distinct smell. Oil was changed last summer and doesn't have that many hours on it. No more than 20 hours
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    Water temp

    I would like to install a water temp gauge on my boat. I have a 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC. Is there a plug/port I could remove and install the temp sensor?
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    Crankcase overfull

    Checking the oil in my 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC I found the oil level overfull. The oil looks OK but also seems much more lighter than is should. I can see the oil in the dipstick tube and when I shack the motor I see the oil slosh around Do I have fuel contamination?
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    Need help, may have a bearing going out

    I have a 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC (four stroke) that has an unusual noise while idling around, sounds like a racy idler bearing. The noise does not go away in neutral. I haven?t started to troubleshoot it yet but I was wondering if there were any known culprits? There?s not a lot of hours on this...
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    Fuel/water separating filter

    Good idea to install one on my 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC outboard? What should look for when buying? What micron rating? I have seen them with a clear reservoir underneath with drain. Don't like that option, seem easier to leak or get broke.
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    Installing oil pressure and water temp gauges on a 2004 F115TLRC

    I have a 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC I would like to install electric oil pressure and water temprature gauges. Is there a good spot to install the sending units? I have fould the OEM low oil pressure sencor. I'm thinking I could put a tee there for the oil pressure gauge. What about the water temp...
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    Mounting a motor on a boat

    I bought a used 2004 Lund aluminum fish boat with a 2004 Yamaha F115 on the back. How do you determine the height of the motor when mounting to the boat? The motor looks like it sits too high, the anti cavitation plate is above the keel of the boat. The motor will start to cavitate if I have the...
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    Odering parts online

    I don't have a Yamaha dealer close by (I'm in northern MN) and don't want to make special trips. Anyone know of a online dealer I can get parts for my 2004 Yamaha outboard?
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    More power

    I have a 04 Yamaha F115TLRC EFI on a aluminum fishing boat that is rated for 140hp. Can I do a little magic with bolt-on to make some more power (bottom end torque) or do I have to repower?
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    Nmea 0183

    I have a Lowrance HDS 8 that has a 5 wire NMEA 0183 data cable and the way I understand my 2004 Yamaha F115TLRC is also NMEA 0183. Can I use the locator to communicate with the engine and what info can I utilize
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