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    2001 OX66 225 VST operation

    I have been having various problems and I think I got it zero'd in to something in the VST. When I switch the ignition to on position, I can hear some sort of pump going off (not sure if it is the low pressure pump), then unlike the port motor, the starboard one continues to run without...
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    Yamaha OX66 225 bent throttle shaft

    My comedy of errors continues... I managed to bend the throttle shaft on 2002 SX225 outboard. I think I can take it out and straighten it out. However, it would be good to know if I can buy this part without having to chuck out $2,000 for the throttle body assembly. Individual parts from the...
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    2002 225 OX66 Smoke/Rough Idle

    I have a Hydrasport 2596 with twin Yamaha 225s. The port motor runs great except that it runs rough and smokes quite a bit at lower rpm up to about 1000 rpm. The warranty just expired and it was a bit behind on maintenance anyway (I got the boat not too long ago). So, I have done the following...
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    2002 OX-66 225 Smoky at idle

    I have twin 225 Yamaha OX-66 outboards on my boat. I have been experiencing multiple issues with the starboard motor and I would be grateful if mr. rodbolt and others can let me know their thoughts on it. Issues: 1.Smoky and shaky at idle 2.High oil consumption (2X as much as the other one)...
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