I didn't even check the sizes....but come to think of it, I guess they can be for spark plugs, since most OEM tool kits supplied with outboards have pliers, screwdriver, and spark plug sock
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Just looking to see if anyone has this model boat and wouldn't mid sharing their experiences with quality, fit/finish, performance, etc.
I was looking at one at a local dealer. I'm interested, but not quite sure. Priced at $34,799 after $1500 Lund rebate. It's a 2022 with 2023s on...
Completed a new water pump service today. All went well, I think?
I just read a thread today about a member and his new to him boat. There was a post/reply about not forgetting to replace the shift rod o ring on a water pump job.
As I was preparing to order parts for my next service from SIM...
Preparing to install a new water pump and perform a lower end service.
A couple of questions related to this service.
Torque values for water pump are not provided in Yamaha factory service manual. Where can they be found?
Manual calls for a few different Locitite sealants and thread lockers...
Preparing to perform service on my motor. Purchased factory manual and will study the sections on these areas.
Was thinking of building a stand for lower end so I can work on it on my workbench.
Note: I purchased all factory OEM parts, including oils.
Questions:
1. Any tips/advice on...
Connected my Lowrance Elite Ti2 9” to my outboard via an NMEA network.
Note: Motor must be running to see data on FF.
Was able to see:
RPM; temp; hours; volts.
I'd like to see/view engine hours (history) since new, rpms, and water temps/ oil pressure. I'd like to see this engine data on either a
Lowrance Elite Ti2 and/or a Garmin 93SV UHD or on a Yamaha Digital Gauge.
Is this possible?
Questions about my motor....
1. What type of engine data is this...
Yes, it has the small fuel filter under cowling. The external filter (10 micron) is what is recommended by Yamaha. I thought the same thing about the sucking ability, but apparently not an issue. I even checked with a dealer to verify.
It's the direct sunlight that I am concerned about, as...
Preparing to install a 10 micron Yamaha external fuel filter for my 2017 F25 LWTC.
Installation instructions call for not mounting in direct sunlight due to potential fuel vapor lock.
My boat is a Alumacraft V16 simple aluminum skiff. There are no out of sun areas to mount the filter. It will...
Yes; I went with the mini-10
BTW....head/filter and filters....out of stock in three Yamaha dealer/places I checked. They show in stock when ordered, but after ordered, they told me not sure when they will receive
