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    Removing Tilt and Trim on 2007 yamaha 90TLR

    Hi Everyone, My power tilt assembly has started leaking around the dust cap. I recently ordered the o-rings from iboats and now am ready to change them before spring gets here. Can I remove the power tilt and trim assembly from the motor without removing the motor brackets. I just wanted to do...
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    approved substitute for yamaha tilt and trim fluid

    Just curious if the dealer doesn't have any yamaha tilt and trim fluid what would be the alternative to use. The yamaha service manual refers to hydraulic fluid and atf fluid in different sections. Thanks RobG
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    Slight leak on tilt motor, is that ok?

    Looks like I've developed a small leak on the middle "tilt" cylinder on my tlr90 yamaha. The tilt and trim have been working fine and when the boat is sitting in the driveway the motor stays in the angle I leave it. Would this be similiar to a bottle jack, it could develop a small leak, but as...
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    replacing impeller on 1984 yamaha 9.9

    just bought the water pump repair kit from iboats (18-3148) to replace whats in my '84 9.9 outboard. Has anyone replaced their water pump on this similiar model and did they encounter any problems? Any instructions or schematic would be great! Thanks Rob
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    is it best to store outboard fully upright or trimmed down

    Hi, I was wondering if when your boat is out of the water, is it best to store the motor trimmed down to the ground or have it upright with the tilt tabs locking the motor in place. Doing it one way or the other does it put a strain on he hydraulic tilt and trim. I have a 90HP yamaha tlr90 by...
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    2007 90HP Yamaha TLR Tilt and Trim Question

    Hi, I've got a question about the tilt and trim on this particular motor. I usually like storing the motor even with the ground so that the boat cover stays on tight and water doesn't get in the exhaust. Here in texas we finally are starting to hit the triple digits and noticed yesterday that...
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    EldoCraft

    Hi, Does anyone have any info on Eldocrafts? Thanks! Rob
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    Customizing Classic 190

    Anyone own a Classic 190 that they have customized? I bought a 2007 with a 90 yamaha and am curious about rod holders, electronics, downriggers, etc. Bluewave customer service is not very helpful in sharing there ideas. Rob
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    Alum to SS for 90HP Yamaha

    Hi everyone, I've got a 2007 Bluewave 190C CC boat matched with a 90HP Yamaha 2 stroke (90TLR), it came with the 13 1/4 x 17 alumimum prop. I would like to have the same if better performance with a SS prop. Any suggestions on this? Thanks! Rob
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    Mini Fuel Filter and 90HP TLR

    When replacing the Yamaha mini screw on fuel filter, should you purge any air that is between the primer bulb and filter. I've changed my filter and noticed that now the primer bulb doesn't get firm when pumping fuel into the motor. I can hear it trying to pull the fuel from the tank and it...
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    90TLR wire color for alternator output

    Hi everyone, Bought a Guest 2 bank, 1 alt battery isolator this weekend and wanted to find out on the Yamaha 90TLR (2007) what color is the alternator output wire so that I could hook up the isolator. I haven't ordered the service manual from Yamaha yet but i should. Thanks! Rob
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    quick release bracket for Minn Kota Riptide RT55 BH3X

    Hi, Does anyone own the Minn Kota Riptide RT55 BH3X (hand control, 12 volt, 55lb thrust). I was curious on which minn kota quick release bracket is used the rta-17 or rta19. MinnKota's website didn't show that model with what accessory bracket to use. I might have to wait till Monday and...
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    Powering a 36V trolling motor with 24V

    Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has done this before. I picked up a motorguide SW109HB DIGITAL with 60" shaft for half price (450.00) 1 year old, my boat is currently wired for 24 volt. Running this motor at 24 volt, I know that you wouldn't get the full output of 109 ft/lbs, but would...
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    overheat indicator on 2007 yamaha 90TLR

    Hi everyone, I recently bought a Bluewave CC 190 classic with a 90TLR yamaha 2-cycle. I noticed that by putting the key in the on (not start) position the overheat indicator was blinking the bottom right corner. It has the yamaha digital multi function tach. I proceeded to take it out on the...
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    testing switchbox 68 Merc500 50Hp

    Hi everyone, I would like to find out what is the procedure for testing the switchbox and related items on a 68 Merc500 50HP s/n 2477646. I am not getting any spark on the spark plugs. The switchbox number is 333-3213a3. The wire colors are Red, Blue, White, Green and Black. Is this similar to...
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