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    How to clean serviceable fuel filter

    What is the best way to clean the screen inside the fuel filter? The manual says to use a solvent but it doesn't say what kind of solvent?? Thanks
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    '98 Yamaha 115 - New Owner - What should I do first?

    Re: '98 Yamaha 115 - New Owner - What should I do first? I took out the thermostats last night and found both of them in bad shape. No way could they have fully closed. I cleaned / vacuumed what I could out of the head. I then replaced them. I've got an additional water flushing connection...
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    Motor mount question on transom

    I have a '72 Starcraft (aluminum) and I'm mounting a '98 Yamaha 115 on it. The transom is 1 3/4" wide and the bracket on the Yamaha is 3 1/4". Does that make any difference when I mount it that the bracket is that much bigger or do I need to put in some type of spacer? Thanks for your help!
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    How do you know if oil injection system is working correctly?

    I have '98 Yamaha 115 2 stroke that I just bought and I've always pre-mixed my fuel. I'm thinking I will leave the oil injection system on the motor if everything is in good working order. I know that there is a low oil alarm but other than that, how do you know if it's working correctly...
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    How to remove oil containers on '98 Yamaha 115

    I just bought a '98 Yamaha 115 2-stroke and I want to remove the oil containers. I know that they are designed to be reliable but it's another maintenance item and a possible problem somewhere down the road that I would rather just eliminate. Can someone walk me through the process of removing...
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    How to find model number on Yamaha 115 motor

    I just bought a '98 Yamaha 115 2-stroke motor. The tag on the engine bracket is missing so I don't know what the model number is. Is the model number stamped anywhere else on the motor? Thanks for your help.
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    Swapping motors

    I've got a 21' starcraft and I'm going to be taking off the '73 Evinrude 115 and installing a '98 Yamaha 115. I've never swapped motors on a boat like this before. Are there any writeups on how to do this, how to seal it, bolts to use, etc? Thanks for your help!
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    What is the best service manual for '98 Yamaha 115?

    What is the best service manual to use for a 1998 Yamaha 115? Thanks!
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    '98 Yamaha 115 - New Owner - What should I do first?

    I just purchased a '98 115. I would like to go through it and replace the maintenance stuff on it. Thermostat, fuel lines, impeller, etc. Is there a file available detailing all of the things I should go through? Thanks for your help!
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - A lot of smoke!

    Took my '73 Evinrude 115 out for the first time today. It really ran well but I noticed a lot of exhaust smoke and the smell of gas every now and then. I rebuilt the carbs three years ago and am wondering if it's time to do it again. Or should I try some adjustments? Not sure what I should do at...
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    How to hook up 3 way toggle for new bilge pump

    I've bought a new bilge pump that has three wires coming out of it. One is labeled automatic, one is labeled manual and one is a ground. I thought a 3 way switch would be a good switch for this so I could either leave it on automatic or I could turn it on manual to test it before heading out...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - Fuel Delivery Problem - Best clamps to use?

    Re: '73 Evinrude 115 - Fuel Delivery Problem - Best clamps to use? Thanks for the suggestions on the clamps. I'll check them out. I thought I would give you an update on the starving gas situation explained in my first note in this thread. As I stated originally, I installed a new bulb before...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - Fuel Delivery Problem - Best clamps to use?

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115. I took it out for the first time this year a couple of weeks ago. I started it in the driveway to make sure it was running and I noticed that the primer bulb was extremely hard, so I replaced it with a new primer bulb that I had. The boat ran well at lower speeds but I...
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    Need advice - Buying 2003 Yamaha 115 four stroke

    I'm looking to buy a 2003 Yamaha 115 F115TLRB. I'm going to look at it tomorrow and would like some advice. He says the compression is 150 but I'll be doing a compression test when I get there. if the cylinders are within 10% of each other, is 150 a good number for this motor and year? I'll...
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    2007 Yamaha 115 4 stroke - Leaking from head

    I'm looking at a 2007 Yamaha 4 stroke for sale. It has been regularly serviced but the seller says that a few months ago, it developed a leak. One of the new spark plugs rusted and it appears that the head has been weeping onto the spark plug. It appears to be a pin hole type of leak. He said...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - 115393M - What length shaft is this?

    Can someone tell me the length shaft on my '73 115 Model 115393M? I'm pretty sure it's a 20 but it would be good to know for sure. I'm looking to replace the motor and have come across a Yamaha with a 25" shaft. The transom on my boat looks like it's 22". Could I make a 25" work or should I...
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    '96 Yamaha 130 - How hard to replace steering bracket assembly?

    I'm looking at buying a '96 Yamaha 130 but the steering bracket assembly is badly rusted and needs to be replaced. How big of a job is that? Looks like a $400 part new?? Pricey!
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    1999 Yamaha 150 - How to pressure test lower unit

    I'm looking at buying a 1999 Yamaha 150 and I want to pressure test the lower unit when I go to look at it. Can someone tell me how to do it? Thanks for your help!
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - No spark when wet??

    I have a 1973 Evinrude 115 that has had an intermittent no spark issue since I've owned it for the last five years. Sometimes for the first start, she can be a little grumpy and take a bit of coaxing to start but after she's been started, she runs great for the rest of the day. Today I went to...
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    How much is this motor worth? How do you find out?

    I'm looking at a 1998 Johnson 90 and I'm trying to figure out what it's worth. I just looked at NADA's site and it valued the average retail at about $1000. That seems really low. If I try to find others for sale through want ads, they're mostly around $3000. Is there another site I should be...
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