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    2000 70 Hp stalls hard to start up again

    Engine stalls and is hard to start back up. Primer bulb is soft after it stalls. Pumping bulb usually gets it started again, but last time I did not think it was going to start.<br />Fuel Pump, VRO, Primer Bulb?
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    99 yamaha 150 hp trim wants to go up by itself

    boat will be running and motor on its own will start trimming up out of water. Can hit down button and it will go down, but sometimes it tries to go up even after you put it down.<br />Thanks<br />Ed
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    2001 90 hp will not go into reverse

    removed lower unit to inspect water pump for customer - after reassembly owner ran boat for a couple of days and now complains boat will not go into reverse. I was careful not to change anything on shift shaft and cable. Rode and went fishing with customer after repair.<br />Today customer...
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    99 Nissan 5hp (5A) 4 sroke Lower unit removal

    What has to be done to the shift shaft when attempting to remove lower unit? I removed the 10mm and 13mm bolts holding lower unit - this dropped lower unit a couple inches - removed shift shaft grommet at top of midsection - what is holding her- I assume shift shaft, but do not see a...
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    Tohatsu 120 A Gearcase Needed

    Tohatsu 120 A Gearcase Needed I have a Tohatsu 120A that has a blown gearcase. Removal procedure (shift shaft?)is shift into forward? and is a 140 gearcase innerchangeable?<br />This is a Tohatsu 120<br />M120A<br />3E0 20554
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    2001 90 hp Johnson runs great for 5/10 min. then only runs 2800 rpm

    2001 90 hp Johnson runs great for 5/10 minutes then only wants to run 2800 rpm. Owner had me install a water seperator filter. I installed seperator 6" above external fuel tank under center console. He ran boat off and on for 3to4 hours. On the way back to dock boat started acting up and...
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    2000 Sea doo GTX 951 carb - marble sz ball bearing?

    I am in the process of rebuilding a 951 engine and found a marble size bearing in the hull and have no idea where it belongs. Is it from under the flywheel cover, oil pump? Or could it be from the crank? Old engine has a hole in the cases - but like I said this bearing is a little smaller than...
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    2001 Johnson 90 hp idle temp

    wondering what factory spec is for idle temp on a 2001 90 hp Johnson<br />Thanks<br />Ed
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    Follow Up -99 yamaha 150 hp starting to show signs of not pumping

    Completed water pump job a week ago. When boat was resting in water, engine would pump water and keep engine cool from startup. Previous Tech had removed tstats - Idle head temperature was about 104 degrees. continued to work on other issues thru out week and as week progressed by Friday I...
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    2001 Johnson 90 hp T stats

    I am servicing a 2001 johnson 90 hp and when I was checking head temp. Starboard side was 160+ degrees and port side was 144 +or- 2 degrees. Am I looking at thermostat replacement or is this normal when engine is out of water and on a water flush (ears)<br />if this is not normal what is...
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    1999 Opti 200 blown belt/locked up compressor

    1999 Optimax 200 has blown belt and it seems compressor is locked up. Can this be replaced as an assembly and is there anything else that should be checked.<br />Also found piece of casting I assume it is from the compressor.<br />Thanks<br />Ed
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    99 Yamaha 150 hp will not pump water

    99 yamaha 150 will not pump | Author: Ed Messbarger | Date: 6/30/2005 8:54:01 PM <br />Customer has replaced two water pumps in last 2 months and now has called me. Did diagnostics engine is still in good shape (120 psi on all cylinders) Thermostats have been removed. Boat is in water but will...
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    99 Yamaha 150 hp will not pump water

    99 Yamaha will not pump water. Customer has had two water pumps installed in past 4 weeks. And now calls me. Has there been water pump part issues with Yamaha?
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    2000 70 hp Johnson Gear case removal

    What is the correct procedure for removal of a 2000 70 hp Johnson Gearcase. What is the key to disengaging the shift shaft? And what is the best way to hook it back up?<br />Thanks <br />Ed
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