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    90' johnson getting hot.

    model #ve90 tLesb and the water pump has been changed .does this motor have a thermostat,and a so-called pop-it valve ? I haven't looked at this motor yet and i'm told that water is coming out the pisser.Horn has been going off now and then.....any ideas thanks
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    adding isopropyl alcohol to a 2 stroke.

    Does it cause any problems in trying to get rid of water to a yamaha 250 efi late model ?
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    250 yam shut downs at higher rpm

    This is a 2001 turz efi 2stroke ,but the powerhead is 2004 with 78 hrs on it as of now. This engine sits from April 1 to Nov.1 with a full tank of gas(I'm told it cuts down on condensation in main tank with stabil conditioner).new water/separator, The fuel was drained halfway and replaced with...
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    Getting prop confused here.

    The boat is a 82' "mark-twain" 21 footer with a add on bracket with a 250 hp yamaha engine and with four fisherman 3500 /4000 lbs.My question is with a three bladed prop 48 16318 a4 21p 13 diam?(quick silver)4 1/2inch hub, run 5400 rpm.I bought a 4 bladed 20 inch pitch a 14 diam.4 inch hub and i...
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    Yamaha prop question.

    Will a yamaha pro series xL 14 1/2 x 21 fit a 250 hp yamaha engine? How does a larger diameter blade affect hole shot with a heavy load?.The prop that I now have on is a dd quick-silver 48 16318 a4 21p (what is diameter of this prop)and it does okay but very sluggest with extra fishermen in...
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    Yamaha multifunction tach.gauge question

    I bought the gauge on ebay and I have it installed and I'm not sure that I'm protected with what it has to offer, if anything.The digital rpm seems right,While revving the engine the black bars seem right when raising and lowering engine,THE HOUR METER IS ON "o".What ALL does the "set" "mode"...
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    Yamaha gauge help.

    I changed my inboard to a outboard .The 250hp (2001) engine runs fine (turz)2 stroke.Now my problem is I need a 2 stroke tach.as my present one only has a 4,6,8 on the back of it and measures 3 and 3/4,and I need one that has a 12 hook up.Will a 1991 yamaha multifunction tach. work using a 703...
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    old car history I dug up.(very interesting)

    http://info.detnews.com/joyrides/index.cfm?action=laramie
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    Professional mechanic award.

    I'm sure it has been suggested before but if not here goes......There are some professional mechanics on these boards that deserve recognition for how they help their fellow man ,and I don't mind sending a few bucks to help buy a plaque to honor them.I have no idea how one would go about it...
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    yama 250 efi problem.

    The year is a 2001 with everything new except the computer and the lower end.Yes a brand new power head.The work is being done at a professional very confident place of business and I'm sure soon I will have the engine.But having confidence in this board I have to ask.I took the boat to the...
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    Dealer replacing powerhead.

    Here in florida the local marine dealer tells me my 250 yamaha powerhead is "on the way" and i would like to know from a pro out there the time yamaha takes to get a new powerhead to the dealer once it's ordered?.Thank you .A month seems like a long time to me in todays world.
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    does suzuki build johnson outboard?

    I have heard this ....and also Yamaha building Mercury outboard .Thank you.
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    yamaha vin letter meaning?

    On the model number plate Lx250turz beneath that is 61b u and on the very bottom is the letter s.Any help would be appreciated.It has ox 66 fuel injected salt water series on motor cover.What does yamaha do special for being called saltwater series.Thank you.
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    Going outboard from inboard.

    I've made my mind up ,the outdrive has got to go.But I need some advice from the (get down and get dirty mechanics).I have a 21 foot mark twain (sonic)emblem on transom a 82 year model with a 350/260hp mercruiser.I've looked at an armstrong bracket although pricey but excellent quality I have to...
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    pre-alpha outdrive question.260 merc.

    I have a lot of slop where the 1 1/2 inches square heavy piece of steel sticks down about two inches.this is at the very top of the outdrive looking from the outside of the boat.I have about a quarter of an inch of space at the top .The outdrive swings about three inches without the square piece...
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    6hp evinrude re-ring ?

    I bought this engine at a flea market two years ago and it did show signs of being overheated with the discoloration of the paint around the two spark plugs .But now with extensive pulling it will not run although it sounds like it wants to.I took a compression test on each cylinder with a...
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    Gimble housing question.

    My boat is an 82'mercruiser 350 v8 and the gimble housing needs replaced and I have found a replacement but it's off of a 88' 3.0 four cylinder.Will it work? and besides that a couple of years back I had a new upper half installed at the dealer and he said it's of the alpha line (flat on top)...
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    Mercruiser 260hp

    In the process of looking for a gas starving problem in this chev 350 I/o I may have messed up the carb but not sure......bought a carb kit,installed some of the parts(rochester 4 bl)not a pro on the carb mind you.The engine is good and tight and ran excellent before the missing problem, as for...
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    evinrude 6hp waterpump

    I am trying to replace the wp impeller and here is where I'm at.Model egrcrw and ser.number eo320241.I got a 7/8 of an inch spacing in dropping down the lower unit and there is no visible screw that will separate the shift linkage and no plate to take off to get at linkage connection.In the...
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