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  1. stevedan

    changing timing belt-2009 150HP Yamaha 4 stroke

    thanks for reply, (and thank you for your service sir, honor speaking with you) !!! I have watched multiple vids on You-tube on this subject, guess I was hoping for input from others who have done this or tried to do it,, so maybe I would not make the same mistakes, etc... always helps to ask...
  2. stevedan

    changing timing belt-2009 150HP Yamaha 4 stroke

    Can anyone advise on changing the timing belt on this 2009 150 HP Yamaha 4 stroke motor and should it be done by a OEM mechanic or can it be a DIY type project. thanks, ! Also, how often should it be inspected and or changed.
  3. stevedan

    EZ lube hubs and cold water

    I have them on my 2009 Skeeter Bass boat (ZX180). Having serviced the wheel hubs I found the system to be a very good one. I purchased this boat with no insight into any maintenance, so started with lower unit an working my way around to everything so I know the condition. Wheel hubs were 2nd...
  4. stevedan

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    I certainly wish someone would design a new type wheel hub, (sealed type bearings), (sealed hub), with site glass to ensure your wheel hubs are lubricated to reduce the heat, should be standard on any boat trailer. Manufactures are getting out cheap and leaving the repairs to the owners with...
  5. stevedan

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    well said matt167,, I was told the same, all wheel hubs need to be inspected annually no matter of the situation or equipment. If you have ever been left on the side of the road with a bad wheel bearings,, a single day of prep would have made a world of difference. (PMs are worth the weight in...
  6. stevedan

    Partsvu - are they legit and OK to buy from or?

    hey fellow, I purchased Dexter Grease / oil from them for my vault wheel hubs, and got what I ordered correctly. I also plan to purchase my service kit from them for my 2009 Yamaha 150 4 stroke motor.
  7. stevedan

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    can you describe what clarifies a hub as submersible, (No one seems to be able to) I have received multiple reviews and opinions on this subject matter. And as mentioned, a Dexter Engineer advised, that Vault wheel hubs were the only true submersible wheel hub being sold.
  8. stevedan

    EZ lube hubs and cold water

    the only true Submersible wheel hub is made by Vault Wheel Hub (as per Dexter Axle engineer on 7/5/24 "now Dexter vault, who just bought vault wheel hubs I was told. They are pressurized wheel hub and use a specific grease / oil in the wheel hubs
  9. stevedan

    EX Lube bearings on new to me trailer, how often to physically check bearings?

    was in a deep conversation with Dexter Axle Engineer this weekend 7/5/24. He advised to inspect every wheel bearing each year, regardless of the situation. He advised the only true submersible wheel hub is Dexter Vault Wheel hubs and I even inspect them 1 time per year, but OEM say is can go 5...
  10. stevedan

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    Are Dexter vault wheel hubs the only true submersible wheel hub on the market and are new boats sold with the hubs??
  11. stevedan

    Dust Cap Woes

    this is a normal process when installing Dexter vault (submersible wheel hubs), you put Blue Lock-tite around the spring loaded dust cover, unlike bearing buddies, the cap "when installed correctly" will make the inside pressurized, no water can enter.
  12. stevedan

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    Does anyone know of another wheel hub that is a true submersible wheel hub other than "NOW" Dexter vault?.
  13. stevedan

    EX Lube bearings on new to me trailer, how often to physically check bearings?

    well having been dealing with trailers the past 6 month and learning more than I wanted to know about wheel bearing, I can truly say you are running on luck.. I have Vault Wheel hubs and still inspect annually, ,and they are the only true submersible wheel hub on the market!
  14. stevedan

    Older boat/ motor and New Electronics

    Same in my area, ended up buying 1996 force engine and with a little work got it running, but has been the only motor I have seen so far (craigslist) in my area of North Carolina for 70 HP to 90 HP that is not over $1000.00 and a 4 stroke on a 1985 boat, is out of the question..
  15. stevedan

    GARMIN UHD2 5CV software updates and inland SD cards are the price.

    what is the best method for updating the software and getting the most out of this unit and are the inland SD micro cards worth the price / upgrade??
  16. stevedan

    Force Vs Johnson

    my mechanic told me (he is 75 years old, been working on OB motors for over 45 years and he said the Mercury "150 BLACK MAX" was one of the best motors he ever worked on,, people would just abust them becuase they were very fast motors,, but would handle the abuse!
  17. stevedan

    Need help! 70hp Force stator part#

    I stated this on another question that was asked, I purchased a Voltage Regulator off of Amazon only to find out it would not carry the current, (per my mechanic) bought one from Pro-Marine in Florida USA (double in cost) and it worked just fine and is still working. like Jerry said (and he is...
  18. stevedan

    Tachometer for 1974 135hp

    not sure if any of this helps, but I also was having issues with finding a tach that would work, only to find out I had a shorted wire causing me issues with V.R. but the tach I finally used was a (part# 59703P) tach and was good for 3 pole up to a 20 pole (per what I was told), either way,, it...
  19. stevedan

    Voltage regulator

    buy all electrical components from Pro Marine (Florida USA), I ordered off Amazon for my 1996 -Force 75 HP and my mechanic told me it would not carry the current required. ( I am sure Jerry can tell you the correct direction to take).
  20. stevedan

    1996 75HP force tach

    and me here at 65,, not far behind you,,, just wish more people worked on boat motors in my area, it seems after about 5 years from purchase you are on your own with repairs, (again in my area),, all sell no service... !! thank GOD for all us old guys, we are keeping America moving...
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