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    AQ 250/151 1990 B230 Zero Compression in 1 cyl

    Was prepping boat for some cruising and had it idling at 1500 RPMs. Went back to do a quick visual and RPMs picked up. Raced back to throttle to see 3,800 or so on tack. Throttled back, heard knocking, immediately shut down. Inspected engine. No outward trouble signs ? no oil leaks, temp...
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    VP 290 SP Serviced/Tilt&Trim Broken now

    Had boat hauled for bottom paint and O/D removal, cleaning and service. When returned to the slip, tilt/trim guage just flashes with a +42 reading even though drive is down. Drive does go up and down though. Shop says they think its a plastic gear for the trim indicator that is broken, and...
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    2000 6hp 2s Yam runs, stalls, won't restart

    Learned alot on this forum, and now have a problem of my own. Motor was laid up for 3 years, but not properly. By that, not run dry, or fogged. Not by me mind you. Know better. Had carb rebuilt, new plugs, impeller, decarbed, gone over by Yammie tech. Ran great on 3 different occasions...
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    Motor Oil Warning - Almost ruined my engine

    I just wanted to pass on a lesson learned. I bought some 30W oil from a national auto parts store for my end of season change. After changing oil, I noticed it was SAE SA rated. At first thought no big deal, its only in there for 30 - 50 hrs. Wrong!!!! Researched it on the internet and...
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