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    Used Outboard Sites and Replacement Advice

    Incoop, I haven’t seen you on here for a while…where you been?
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    Suzuki df140 making a strange noise

    I just don’t know then what’s making this noise, but it doesn’t sound right to me…hopefully one of our experienced experts on here will chime in with their thoughts….
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    Suzuki df140 making a strange noise

    I don’t know how a water pump could make that much noise. Some motors have a drive shaft bushing about mid-way down the foot that requires some grease/lubrication, but that usually makes a chirping/sqealing sound. Yours sounds like gears…is the prop correct and on tight?
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    Suzuki df140 making a strange noise

    That’s quite a racket!….has your mechanic heard it for his thoughts? I guess the shims in the lower unit are dialed in correctly?…maybe your mechanic needs to double-check his assembly/shims…..sounds sorta like some gear noise to me…
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    Gamefisher 3hp gear lube?

    Yes, lay the motor on the work bench with the prop up….may be a bit easier with prop removed from prop shaft….when you refill the unit don’t overfill it or it will overflow when you put the gears/ carrier back in….the silicone gasket compound works great to seal lower unit…especially since those...
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    Gamefisher 3hp gear lube?

    I’ve been running a Tanaka 3.0 for decades….remove the 2 hex bolts right behind the prop….remove prop shaft/carrier/gears in one easy piece….inspect/ drain 80-90 marine gear lube…clean it all out with spray cleaner/ lubricant like WD-40….refill cavity with fresh 80-90 gear lube, re- install prop...
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    PIVOT PIN INSTALLATION

    Can you just put it back??
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    2006 Yamaha F115 fuel leaks from VST

    Probably a bad o-ring or gasket….but do not operate the motor until leak is repaired….a real fire hazard!!!
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    Bent blade tip - not sure what to do

    I doubt it will give you a problem but maybe take it to a prop shop for their recommendations, straightening, balancing….if required
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    Small drain plug?

    Ace Hardware carries a very good variety of plumbing fittings, plugs, etc.,etc.
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    siphoning fuel from gas tank

    Get a sample of the gas in your tank and smell of it and look at it…if it smells and looks O.K. Then it’s probably fine…especially since you treated it with Stabil….
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    Is this repairable? Outdrive Chip

    My 2nd on the JB Weld patch….gob it on, after it hardens file to shape and paint it….
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    Winter storage question

    2 or 3 large inflated truck inner tubes placed in the boat will support your tarp during heavy snow…
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    How to fasten clear vinyl sheets to plastic lattice?

    Tie-wraps…zip-ties
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    Found a snake skin in the boat. Now what?

    It shouldn’t be too hard to give the boat a good cleaning…maybe bleach, pine oil, or something snakes don’t like the smell of. Moth balls scattered in all the nooks and crannies of the boat would be a good idea and will impress your wife….use lots of them!….so whenever you get near the boat the...
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    Found a snake skin in the boat. Now what?

    I’ve found snake skins in the attic, in my basement, in my garage/ shed….it’s no big deal…snakes just do it and move on….no need to share the snake skin find with your wife, who may become paranoid over it….
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    Boat Ramp Disaster

    A public boat ramp is a very special place….I’ve often thought of making a movie about these misadventures….maybe call it “Ramp Fever” or “Clowns at the Ramp” or similar…
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    Best technique for waterproof solders?

    That Liquid Electrical Tape in the little can works great for what you describe..
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    Swap engine block on 1998 90hp 3 cylinder Yamaha

    Maybe consider having your block’s hole welded up?? ….
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    Cracked lower unit! 2003 Yamaha 150TXRB

    Well, it looks like a bad crack, but if there’s no leaking, problems, noises, etc., then maybe just run it. Maybe sand/ file it smooth and apply a “patch” of JB Weld over the entire cracked area…about 1/8 inch thick….then file/sand smooth several coats of paint….and go run it. Or, you can...
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