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    Prop washers an spacers etc

    I have a F50 yamaha 4 stroke and have have been trying a couple props to maximize performance. The other day I was at a dealer and I was looking at another Yamaha motor and it looked like he had one of these washer (spacers) reversed from what I do. I really think I put mine back the was it was...
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    Yamaha Fuel/Water Separator

    I have a Yamaha mini 10 fuel/water separator on my F-50 Yamaha. It's time to change the filter. I don't have a marina in my area and it's about an 1.5 to any decent sized dealer with significant stocking inventory. Naturally I want to stay with a good brand filter of the 10 micron size. There is...
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    Boat trailer couplers

    Do all couplers have the spring the puts tension against the lever. This lever is the one that fits against the underside of the ball, preventing the coupler from coming off. This is on a snap over type coupler commonly used. I bought the boat, trailer second handed and don't know the history...
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    Ball vs Coupler adjustment

    What is the proper adjustment for a coupler to the ball? I guess you want some slack (just guessing) but not too much, how much is too much? What is proper? I've never had one so loose it came off but I have had them so loose there was noticeable play. Do you lube the trailer ball regularly?
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    Wire Clip replacments

    My trailer rail is too think for the typical wire clips used to hold the trailer wire that runs along the rails. I can get them started on the rail but when I tap them to snug them up to allow the little grips to contact the rails and hold them in place the clips are then stretched out too wide...
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    steering cable, measuring the boat or the old cable?

    I am getting ready to replace my steering cable. I want to get the proper length cable so I check several sites and measure my boat according to their instructions. I come out with a 14' cable. Actually 13+ but rounding off to the nearest foot brings it to 14'. Then while talking to a friend he...
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    Fuel/Water separator filter types

    Well I know this title has been hit on many times before but looking through the old marine catalog again I noticed so many water/fuel separator and the filter replacements. Many brands available with different levels of filtering. I can understand the price difference between the brand names...
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    Suction Devices for oil changes?

    Just looking around in a catalog and ran across (again) one of those suction pumps advertising they make changing oil (or other fluids) easier? I just can't believe one can stick a hose into a blind hole and expect to extract all the fluids from the bottom of that pan. Then she's ready to add...
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    Accuracy of Tach

    What is the easiest way to check a tach for accuracy? I'm really beginning to doubt mine. The dealer is 1.5 hours away and the traffic is a pain. Does someone sell a relatively inexpensive spark induction type device that has multiple settings (for # of cyl etc) so it's not a one time use thing...
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    Wiring harness?

    Is there a wiring harness included with a new control for a mid HP four stoke motor? If so what wires are included? Starter? Tilt & Trim? Voltage? Motor is fuel injuected so I assume no choke is needed here? Or do all the wires need to be added by the installer depending on accessories needed...
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    Cincy Boat Show

    Well I looked around last week for a place to post this. I finally decided not to post it and let it slide but the circumstance bothered me and I had to get it out. I decided to post it here. If this is not correct please move it to the appropriate forum. Last Sat. (22, Jan) I went to the Cincy...
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    Oil Filters

    I purchase an Oil Filter from a Mercury dealer earlier this summer. The dealer said there was a serial number break for the correct part but gave me the one he felt worked for my motor. The Fram application chart say's I should use Mercury Filter number 35-822626Q03 the one I purchased is a...
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    Cast Nets for bait

    I want to catch shad in the shallow water areas of the a major river area with a cast net. I plan to throw it off the deck of my boat 1) What size net would be the largest you would recommend. 2) any other things you would recommend like mesh size, weights etc. Bass Pro sell them and is the...
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    Plugging old motor mount holes?

    Removed old motor from my boat and am putting on another smaller unit. I will not be using all the same mounting holes of the original motor. My plan is to use the original washers, 1 on each side of the transom and the original bolt and nut in the unused holes. I plan on using 100% silicone on...
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    9.9 johnson no idle and choke on restart!

    Sorry I don't know the yr as I'm posting for a friend. This is a grey Johnson with grey, black, maybe some white in the name decal on the cowling. I don't think it over 5-7 yrs old? Has had constant trouble with idle. Had had carb rebuilt 3 times. 2 times in the last 6 months by a reputable...
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