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    McCulloch Shear Pin Needed

    I just buy a piece of maybe 1/8 inch brass rod and hack saw several pins to have in my tool box….very easy and simple!
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    water pump not pumping

    Before you start ripping into the lower unit and pump maybe check your tell- tale opening and tube to be sure they are open and flowing freely…often spiders/ bugs build nests or otherwise plug these up. Remove tube from head and probe with a piece of wire to remove small chunks of calcium/ salt...
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    Suzuki DF115 transom (Trim/Tilt) saver??

    Etec is not a Yamaha
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    Water separator

    Mine is mounted between the gas tank and the motor….20 years and no problem, so far!
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    2017 F25LWTC - Water pump torque values....NOT in Service Manual

    I’ve always just used “ good and snug”, no loctite/sealants, etc…Just clean threads and a dab of marine grease….easy, no problem!
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    Engine not starting when warm

    Might try pumping the primer bulb a couple of times before warm re-start
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    2017 F25LWTC - Engine, lower end, and water impeller service questions

    Not much to the water pump impeller job….no special tools….a couple of 2x4 studs side by side, screwed into top of work bench, enough space between them to accommodate lower unit works great….the lower unit oil is seperate from water pump job…do it whenever you wish. Take your time and grease...
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    9.9 Yamaha, won't start, won't pull...

    Next is to remove lower unit to see if problem is down there and not the cylinder….
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    9.9 Yamaha, won't start, won't pull...

    Remove spark plug and try to pull it….
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    No title or registration

    I understand that the level of hassle may depend on what state you’re in….and how much time and hassle you’re willing to spend on this issue….
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    Yamaha 90 slows down after about 15 mins.

    An exhaust leak under the cowling could cause what you describe…maybe run motor with top cowling off to see?
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    Broken leaf spring

    Northern Tool should have replacement springs…probably a good idea to replace both sides at the same time…
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    Dead Battery

    A good idea is to remove the battery cables from the terminals when you’re going to leave the boat sitting for several days or weeks…
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    Are Boston Whalers as prone to waterlogging as other boats?

    That’s the first I’ve heard of it….mostly they last for decades….guess that’s the reason for their cult- like following and prices$$$
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    Replacement latches

    What motor, model, etc.?
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    No Water - How Long?

    I cranked my C90 Yamaha dry a couple of years ago and ran it maybe 30 seconds to a minute….so dropped the lower unit to inspect the impeller and it did indeed show signs of heating, as well as the plastic water pump body….replaced both with new for about $30 each….chaulked it up to...
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    1988 Yamaha 30LG- troubleshooting

    Maybe a broken reed valve? …..
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    1988 Yamaha 30LG- troubleshooting

    Run motor with top cowling removed and look for source of oily deposits….
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    Water pump(impeller) question

    Work on the I.D. Of the new impeller with some Emory cloth type sandpaper to relieve the interference fit….then slide it on….
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    Anyone Seen these?

    I have not seen one yet, but it is an interesting design….it may prove to be of some value in the future…just have to wait and see!
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