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    Stiff Steering

    Okay, I solved the starting problem. Now, I'm off to tackle the stiff steering. Suggestions anyone? Thx
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    Yamaha Wont Turnover

    I have a 90 TLR and when I crank it, it wont turn over. I think I got good power in my battery, but it just wont turn over. Where should I start troubleshooting? Thanks
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    Water Pump Repair Question

    I just purchased a water pump repair kit for my 03 90 TLR. When I went to install it, I noticed the impeller was larger and did not fit into the insert cartridge which was included with the same kit. Is this normal? The part number for the kit was matched with my engine so I believe I got the...
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    Yamaha 90tlr trouble starting

    I have a 2003 Yamaha 90TLR which is having trouble turning over during cold starts. ONce it starts, it runs and starts like a champ but getting that first start is alot of trouble. It seems to be cranking fine. Any tips?
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    Cooling Water Inlet Screens

    I have a Yamaha 90TLR which I recently had a problem with no water being expelled through the pee hole. After taking the boat out of the water, I ran a hose through the enginge and did get water to come out normally. This now made me concerned that no water was being drawn up by the impeller...
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    Trolling motor battery not holding charge

    I recently purchased an onboard charger after finding no power to my fish finder / trolling motor both connected to a separate battery. After charging the battery, I took the boat out today, and had power to the trolling motor and ff for about two hours. Is the battery completely lost, or may...
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    Keeping Battery Power

    I'm new to boating. I currently have a two battery system, one a cranking battery and the other being the trolling motor battery which also powers the fish finder. Two weeks ago, I took the boat out, which it ran, however I had no power to the trolling motor and fish finder. Since then I...
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    Swingback cooler seats

    I'm looking for a green swingback cooler seat. I've seen one pictured before so I know they are out there, however I can not find any more. If any one knows of where I may obtain one please help.
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    Soft spot in floor of aluminum boat

    I have a 2003 G3 1860 and have just discovered a soft spot in the floor near the bow, befor the casting deck. There is a thin sheet of diamond flooring which when stood on, comes up a little, and lookes stained. Any tips on repair? Thanks
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    Electrical help

    Help, I'm trying to learn on the go. I'm trying to complete some electrical work due to my battery not holding it's charge. I have been trying to replace corroded connections and even replaced the fuse panel, also due to corrosion. After replacing this box, I reattached the negative lead on...
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    Battery not holding it's charge.

    I had just replaced my battery, less than a month ago. After doing some electrical work, I have found the the battery has drained from 12v to 8v. What could be causing it to loose it's charge.
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    Weak Power

    Earlier this week, I posted about losing all power when I installed an electric fuel gauge, and upon doing so lost power. I now have some power, however it is weak and dim. The battery is one month old, and should not be the cause of the problem. When I had the battery replaced, I was told by...
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    Electrical Trouble Shooting Help

    I just had a new battery installed (less then a month ago) with a higher cranking output which helped resolve my previous starting problems. Now, I recently attempted to install an electric fuel gauge and sending unit, and in doing so, I unplugged an accessory outlet which I did not use, with...
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    1986 Evinrude 150 Thermostat Installation

    I recently purchased two thermostat kits to install in my evinrude, however I need some type of diagram to assist me. Does anyone have any links, or diagrams they could email to let me know of? Thanks
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    1979 Aquasport Fuel Gauge

    Help, I'm trying to find an original fuel gauge for my 79 Aquasport. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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