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    Yamaha 200HP reassembly

    Getting ready to reassemble two 1990 model 200ETXD's. Steering arms rusted out on the original motors. I pulled the power heads and dropped the lower units. Got two used midsections, parts, gaskets, and now ready to start the reassembly process. Does anyone have any tips or advice for...
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    '89 15hp bogs down under load

    1989 - 15hp J15RCEC. At the lake running about 75-80% WOT for 20 minutes. All of a sudden the motor drops to 25-30% and will not go any faster, regardless of tiller position. It will idle, start, and run fine at low RPMs. But after you hit that 30%, it will not go any faster. Here's what...
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    Control cable replacement

    I have a 704 dual control and need to replace all four cables. Not sure how to open the control "box" up to disconnect old/reconnect new cables to the controller. Any pointers or tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    1990 Yamaha 200 steering arm replacement

    Steering arms on the motors have rusted badly and need replacing. Have pulled the powerheads off both motors and now staring at the repair manual trying to figure out what to do next. Motors (midsections and lower units) are still on the boat. Can't figure out what needs to come off first or...
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    Control cable replacement

    Twin Yamaha 200ETXD's on 26' cuddy. How difficult is it to replace the control cables? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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