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    1990Yamaha 175 Steering Issue?

    I have a 1990 175 Yamaha I recently purchased, finally made a stand I could put it on and start working on it. My issue is now that it's on the stand I can't seem to move the motor from side/side. It has an hydraulic steering setup, it looks like it's currently disconnected which I assume means...
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    Replacing Tee-Top Canvas

    Thanks, I'll get it cleaned up and find some epoxy, make sense.. Jerry
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    Replacing Tee-Top Canvas

    I'm replacing my Tee-Top Canvas from the original "Button-On" style to the rope attachment style, most of the snaps that are mounted to the Tee-Top have already been broken off. I'll be removing the rest of the snaps soon, question is what/how to fill the old rivet holes left behind? There's...
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    Just Purchased used 175 Yamaha Outboard (Are theses good engines)

    Thanks..
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    Just Purchased used 175 Yamaha Outboard (Are theses good engines)

    Thanks Bosco, Jerry
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    Just Purchased used 175 Yamaha Outboard (Are theses good engines)

    Thanks Scott.
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    Just Purchased used 175 Yamaha Outboard (Are theses good engines)

    Is there a way to confirm this linkage is functioning during the installation process, any oil indicator that lets you know there's an issue? Will be installing soon. Thanks/Jerry
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    Just Purchased used 175 Yamaha Outboard (Are theses good engines)

    I know I should have asked this question prior to purchasing the engine, but just purchased what I think is a 2005 175 outboard. If I understand the serial # correctly 754057 or the Model # 175ETXD it an Enduro with a 25" shaft. The compression test (Cold) showed 120 Lbs in all 6 cylinders...
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    1991 Trophy Walk Around

    I have a 1991 Bayliner Trophy Around, it has 2 "Fish Well" on the boat. I cant get the water to drain out of the tubes, theirs a switch on the dash that says Fish Wells, it sound strong when I turn it on but noting drains? This boat is new to me, am I missing something? It appears the drain is...
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    1991 150 HP Force Outboard - Lower Unit Needs a Seal Job

    I have a 1991 Force 150 HP Outboard that run greats, the lower unit needs to be sealed as some water is getting in & I have to keep changing the gear oil. The dealer said he doesn't have parts for motors that old. He also said there's a metal plate inside, if that breaks during the repair the...
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    2001 Sanger No Gauges - Medallion MDC1600

    I have a 2001 Sanger Ski boat, my 4 in 1 gauges all stopped working at the same time. I have the Medallion MDC1600 module installed along with the Perfect Pass module. I checked both fuses that feed the module and they tested good, I checked the diode below the speed gauge and it tested good...
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    2004 40 HP Murcury Starter Sticking after starting.. Need wiring diagram

    I'm working on a 2004 mercury 40 HP outboard with a sticky starter after starting, looking for a wiring schematic. Want to troubleshoot before just replacing parts. Cant find a drawing on-line. Have a few manuals, just not for that year. I assume it must be the solenoid or the ignition itself...
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    1983 115 Johnson coil order?

    Just bought a new set of coils for a 1983 115 HP Johnson. it comes wired together for the port side. How do I know which one goes where? There's an "A" & a "B" side in the manual, but it doesn't show top or bottom. I like liked to know how to tell the A/B side for each side. Thanks in advanced...
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    1978 15 HP Johnson that won't idle at low speed

    I have a 1978 15 HP Johnson that won't idle at low speed and dies when you put it in gear. The motor will start right up every time and will idle fast, but when I reduce the idle speed it will die & also if I put it in gear it will die. At fast idle the motor sound good, I checked...
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    2005 40 HP Water Impeller (4Stroke)

    2005 40 HP Water Impeller (4Stroke).. Cant find how to release the gear shifting rod, most have an exposed shift rod disconnect. Can somebody tell me how it works on this motor? Jerry
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    2014 15 HP Hona Over Heating, but still has water coming from pee hole.

    2014 15 HP Hona Over Heating, but still has water coming from pee hole. Could the water impeller be bad and still show it circulating out the pee hole. What else would I need to check? Jerry
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    150 HP Force Outboard, Not getting full Throttle

    150 HP Force Outboard, Model # 1501X91J & Serial # 025739. I pulled the cover off to see if the controls & cable were working properly, they seem to be traveling the full distance. When it's in the full throttle position you can manually push the carbs open about another .5", I assume this is...
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    1986 175 HP Johnson Charging Problem

    I recently had to replace the Stator on my 1986 175 Johnson motor, one of the magnets came loose and bent everything up. I bought a used stator & installed new magnets and reassembled. Motor works & runs great but now the charging system isn't working, it was fine prior to this repair. I'd...
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    No Spark 2003 15 HP Mercury 4 Stroke

    I have a 2003 Mercury 15 HP 4 Stroke that has no spark, need help/advice. Problem: Boat was donated and don't have any history, started working on motor and determined the components under the flywheel needed replacement. Replaced the Coils/Lighting & position sensor, also replaced the...
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    1988 200 HP Mercury Water Impeller Question

    I recently purchased a boat (1988 Sea Ray Laguna 20 Center Console) at an auction & I'm trying to get it going again & need a little help. I just replaced the water impeller and only got a little water coming from the pee-hole, when I removed the 2 thermostats the water came out fast as I...
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