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I have read that some have used an exhaust tube instead of replacing bellows. May be a dumb question bit where do I find an exhaust tube? I stopped in an advanced auto parts but didnt see anything big enough in diameter that I could use. Thanks in advanced!
4.3 Mercruiser I/O
Yamaha sterndrive
Finally got the boat I bought out on the lake this weekend. Only run it a while and noticed that the sterndrive was not staying down. found the reservoir was very low. just had filled it before I took it out. where could the fluid be going dont see any signs...
I have the 4.3 Mercruiser with the yamaha out drive. I know an odd match but I just got this boat and Im going to run it til it quits then Ill put a alpha on it. Have had a few problems with no aftermarket parts. But heres the question the exhaust bellows is missing they look like it would...
the more I read about these Yamaha sterndrives the more I want to change to a Mercruiser! I need a lower shift cable, do they make a aftermarket? If so where will I find it? Boat shop here "THINKS" he can order from yamaha $$$$ but not sure... Any advise?
I found that i have to replace the lower shift cable on my 4.3 Mercruiser yamaha outdrive. should I replace bellows and gimbel bering while it is apart? Anything else?
I have a 1990 Mercruiser 4.3 LX with a yamaha outdrive. dont know much more about outdrive. engine was shutting down when I tried to put in fwd or rev. I got a new upper shift cable, but when I put the shifter console back together its like the cable is not letting it even shift into gear. they...
I have a 2007 Honda AquaTrax F12X turbo jet ski. the last few times I have had it out while cold engine is cutting out at about 40 - 50 mph. after it warms up no problems. I have put injector cleaner in it and just ran a new tank of premium in it... Anyone had this problem or know what it...
I just bought a 1990 Sunchaser deck boat with a I/O MerCruiser 4.3 I would like to check it out before I starting using it regular. Any advise on what all to check out. I just replaced the shift cable because the motor was wanting to shut down when trying to engage in fwd. and would no go in...
