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    Yamaha lower gearcase rubber seal/pad and rubber seal guide replacement instalation.

    I have had over heat problems everything has been done from total clean of all water ways to new water pump etc - one mechanic suggested I replace the lower gearcase rubber pad and guide that sits in the join between the gearcase and the upper part of the leg. Its called the rubber seal guide...
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    How to connect ignition coils in the right firing order

    I took off the ignition coils and thought I could easily work out how to put them back due to wire lengths - That has not been so easy they seem to be all much the same and I snapped the starter motor main shaft in the process. I am hoping to use a timing light to work out what spark plug lead...
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    Internal Zinc anode replacement. 1987 Yamaha 115Hp

    I think I need to replace the internal zinc anodes in my 1987 115Hp Yamy. This is because the water cooling system was blocked up and I unblocked it using actetic acid %20 mixture. It worked really well and was using the motor with no issues for 12 months. Now after sitting for about 3 months...
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    Using Ignition leads from a car

    Does it matter if I use ignition leads from a car on my outboard is their any difference.
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    Slight miss at idle and slight power loss..

    Hi Recently my 1987 115hp Yamaha has developed a slight miss at idle. I noticed that at full throttle it revs out to about 4950 rpm where as it use to rev out to about 5100 rpm. Is something bad developing here - spark plugs were changed about 10hours running ago / 6 months. Where should I look...
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    Yamaha control box 703 sticking/stiff at times.

    Hi I have a 1987 Yamaha 115Hp which has had a few issues and with the help of some guys on this forum Ive been making progress with it. Another issue is the Throttle has been stiff and recently it has been getting stuck. Once it got stuck at slow speed in forward gear. Since then several times I...
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    Yamaha 1987 V4 115 HP Water in Gearbox

    Hi My gearbox seems to operate well but after changing the oil renewing the washers on the drain plugs etc and about 3 hours operation the oil is all milky again. I have been told that redoing the seals on these gearboxes are not simple at this age. Is it worth getting it fixed or should I...
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    Stiff Steering on 1987 Yamaha V4

    I have a 1987 115 Hp Yammy. The steering works but is super stiff. I have pumped about 1kg of grease into all the grease nipples. But to no avail. When disconnecting the steering cable from the motor the cable is completely free you can spin the steering wheel but even hanging off the motor I...
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    Low compression in 1987 Yamaha 115hp

    Hi Just wondering if someone had some input for me on this one. I warmed up my motor and ran compression tests on all four cylinders. #1 65 psi #2 65 psi #3 65 psi #4 63 psi. Its a brand new gauge -its a cheap gauge from a good shop so I think it should be a reliable gauge. The motor...
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