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    C55 idle speed up and down

    With new prop, fuel system repair and maintenance all caught up, motor has never run better. However, I still have a few questions. After rebuilding the carbs, the rpm fluctuates slightly (200 rpm) at idle. What can cause this? <br /><br />Also, would like to change out my 703 control with one...
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    Rigging question

    I am thinking of replacing an aging 703 side mount control box on my 1994 55hp. I want to use the OX6 control as a replacement. I think I will need the separate ignition switch that has the choke and alarm as well. My main harness has 10 pins. Will this pretty much be plug and play or would I...
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    Search not working

    Still cannot search the archived posts. Any idea when this will be working again?
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    C55 neutral safety switch

    I have a 1994 C55 with a side mount remote control. My question is regarding the neutral safety switch that is located under the motor cowling. It is defective and was removed from its bracket and taped shut by a previous owner. The neutral safety switch that is in the control box works...
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    Optical tach for diagnostic work

    Anybody used one of these before? Seems like they would be safer to use than an inductive tach. Also cheaper.
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    Recirc valve blew out...please help!

    Replaced a bad recirc valve with a new one. Was on the water today for test run and the valve blew out of its hole. I used Form-a-Gasket #1 to seal it. Apparently it was not strong enough to keep it in place or I did not use enough or clean out the bore well. I need a recommendation on what to...
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    Stuck recirc valve

    Replacing a recirc valve on a C55. It's in a tough location at the bottom of the intake. Can barely get pliers on it and haven't budged it yet. Gonna put the vise grips on it tomorrow, but not sure that will work either. <br />In case I cannot remove the valve, can the valve be flushed out so...
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    C55 unburned fuel....What am I overlooking?...Resolved!

    My motor is a 1994 C55 and runs great. The issue is copious amounts of black crud coming from the exhaust ports. I searched the forums to determine it is likely caused by unburned fuel. I rebuilt the carbs with the Yamaha kit and set everything to spec and also checked the reeds. That did not...
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