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    Loss of power above idle 90 yamaha 115

    I ahve a 90 115 that when i took off from a hole the other day its bogged down about 5 seconds after planing off. It will run about 2000 rpm WOT and will surge up if you flick the choke switch on and off.. Im led to belive i have a fuel starvation issue. I havent ever cleaned the carbs and am...
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    What backing plate to use with a mercury prop on a v4

    Does anybody know what backing spacer i would need to fit a mercury prop onto my yamaha its got a 13 5/8 prop and i have a new 13 3/4 mecury with a new hub kit but dont know what backing washer to use the yamaha is too small to fit the prop.
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    1990 yamaha 115etld Compression #s and oiling system

    I just got it here and am doing a once over before the purchase i have till the weekend. So i ran the comp #s and they are 75 accross the board give or take a few psi and they all were checked dry and cold the motor hasnt run in a year probably and i pulled up the idle lever and tested one and...
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    Need help on checking out used Yamaha 115

    I am considering a yamaha 115 thats i think a 90 or 91 model 2 stroke it has a oil mixing unit and has set for about 2 years with very little use in that 2 years like maybe cranking a couple of times. I need to know what to look for other than the impeller and seals and such. I would like to...
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    85 140 v4 cooling problem no water from tattletell

    I have an 85 evinrude i think its a looper but how do i tell the thermos are on each head behind a cover that has 4 bolts. I pulled the covers and found one not in it and the other was there but that side was getting so hot i coldnt keep my hand on it more than a second. there is wate out of...
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    Need Help Coast Gaurd Capacity plate missing 1995 V180B

    Does anybody have one of these models if so can you please post a picture or send me a picture of it {high res close up } I cannot get one form procraft as they are out of business and tracker wont help you on anything older that 1999. I would appreciate any help.. Also if anybody knows...
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    Evinrude 140hp Rebuild? Low compression.

    I am looking at a boat with 140hp evirude tha i believe to be about a mid to late 80s v4 its on an 85 boat and the color is silvery with the navy stripe with lettering. I forgot to get the serial# when i checked it out. The motors compression seemed low about 70-80lbs on all 4 with all 4...
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    1963 850 Whats it worth and What to check?

    I have located a 63 i belive SN 1577xxx motor that i cna buy for the cost of a new starter i dont know much about these old motors and can only say that the #6 wire has made a good snack for a rat and the flywheel will turn by hand with all the plugs in it. Can any body tell me if this motor is...
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    02 yamaha 225 no power maybe water?

    My boss has an 02 i think its a 225 or 275 but anyway he had the boat hull worked on in the past few weeks they had the motor off and when he got it back 1 25gal tank was full of water and the other had some in it. He drained the water and put in fresh gas in. the motor was running great for...
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    Can You Tell If This Is A Cdi Type Motor?

    From these pictures can anybody tell for sure as im new to outboards and need a cdi motor to replace my blown one
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    Can you determine model and type by casting#s on 85hp

    I have access to a block for my blown engine but am not sure if it is what i need i dont know if it for a distributor or a cdi igniton syle and am not sure how to tell the person with it alresy has it boxed up and ready to ship and they are not sure either i have some #s off the block can you...
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    Will a L/U from a 79 80hp fit a 86 75hp

    I cant seem to find if the lower end will fit on my 86 or 87 model 75hp 2cycle from a 79 80hp. Anybody know for sure they appear the same.
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    87 75hp will it accept parts from a 79 80hp?

    I have the 75hp 87 mdl engine and have found a blown 80hp 79 model for parts my question is will the lower unit and carbs and ignition ect. fit onto the 87 model? It looks very close except for the cover is a different color stripes. I could pick it up for a spare lowerend and carbs if they...
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    77 175 evinrude LOW compression rebuild?

    I just went and looked at a boat last night that has a 77 175 evinrude on it and the cylinders checked cold at 30-40 psi that seemed way too low to run to me so i used another gauge same readings. It also had one cyl in the middle on the left side looking at the heads on the boat that i could...
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    75hp mercury what is too low of compression?

    First off im no boat mechanic. i need some advice. I am looking at buying what i believe is an 86 model 75hp 4cyl. mercury that I could check the top 3 cyls. 4th is too low to access and got about75-80 psi on them is this enough to make power or should i have a hard time starting and running...
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