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    Volt meter gauge installation wiring

    Because of my recent history with no charging, I want to install a volt meter to insure she is always putting out.<br /><br />Can the wires just be attached to the fuse panel (+/-) or do I need to run them direct to the alternator output from the engine or on the battery ?
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    1988 Yamaha 130 no charging system output

    Hello I’m back again…. Engine is running well but I don’t think the charging system is working. I have read the manual several times and I can not figure out what they are talking about in the troubleshooting section. Can someone help in simple English what to disconnect, where to test with my...
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    1988 Yamaha 130 Tilt sensor stuck - Can I unstuck it?

    My tilt sensor works if I push it up and down by hand but it takes a lot of effort to move it. If I take it out will I be able to free it up with lubricant? Does it come apart? Is there a spring inside that makes it come up? It has a little arm sticking out that looks like it should attach to...
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    Yamaha Anode grounding wires 1988/130

    I know it is important for all the anodes to be grounded properly to work right. On my Yamaha 250 the big one under the trim had a ground wire attached to one of the bolts. On my 1988 Yamaha 130 there is no wire. Should there be? Where does it attach? Reason I ask is anode is like new but bolts...
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    Internal fuel tank gauge & panel gauge synchronization

    Is there a way to get the panel fuel gauge to match what is really in the tank and what the internal tank gauge reads? My internal gauge in buried beyond the full mark (when full) and my panel gauge reads almost ¾ full.
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    1988 Yamaha 130 will not run at WOT and dies ???

    1988 Yamaha 130 won’t run at WOT. I’m assuming I have a fuel delivery problem. Here is the deal. Boat had really bad gas, water, dirt and turned to lacquer and would not run. I rebuilt carbs, replaced fuel pump, cleaned filter, replaced fuel water separator, added clear view inline fuel filter...
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    Adding Second Battery Need Long Cables

    I’m going to add a second battery and selector switch. The first is on the port side and the new one will be on the starboard. What do I use for these long cables (maybe 7 feet) from one side of the boat to the other. I assume I need to make them. Where do I buy the materials? What gauge wire...
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    Adding Second Battery Need Long Cables

    I’m going to add a second battery and selector switch. The first is on the port side and the new one will be on the starboard. What do I use for these long cables (maybe 7 feet) from one side of the boat to the other. I assume I need to make them. Where do I buy the materials? What gauge wire...
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    Oil feed line from reservoir to engine needs replacing

    Is the hose that supplies oil from the reservoir tank to the Yamaha 130 (1988) engine anything but regular fuel line? Is it okay to buy from an auto store or does it need to be marine grade. A large portion of it is exposed to sun & weather. Mine is stiff and old, I need to replace.
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    2004 Tohatsu 8hp MFS8A Oil Capacity

    How much oil does the crankcase hold with change of oil filter?
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    1988 Yamaha Lower Unit Drain Plug Thread Size 130HP

    I bought the pump kit for my Yamaha 250 (1997) to pump in the lower unit oil. Now I have a 1988 Yamaha 130 and the screw in fitting to attach the plastic hose to does not fit. Is the thread size different between the old 130 and my 1997 250?
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    8HP Tohatsu getting ready for summer, what do I need to do???

    I’m getting a friends 8HP Tohatsu 2003 four stroke ready for the season and need some advise on what to do because this is my first 4 stroke experience. I’ve worked on plenty of 2 cycles but there are no Tohatsu dealers close by here so he wants me to get it ready. What do I need to do special...
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    Yamaha Cowling Labels

    I would like to paint my cowling cover on a 1988 Yamaha 130. Can new labels be bought somewhere?
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    1988 Yamaha 130 won't idle just bought it

    Just bought 1988 Yamaha 130 hp. I bought it knowing there was something wrong with it (not running right) It has a Yamaha 703 control which I think I know how to use bit not sure. Here is where I’m at so far.<br /><br />Good news: compression is 135 -145 all four cylinders , this is good...
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    1986 Yamaha 130 want to remove oil injection ???

    I have a 1986 Yamaha 130 and would rather mix my oil with the gas than trust this oil injection system. How do I disconnect the injection system? After that do I just run 50:1 oil to gas mixture like the old days? Am I crazy to want to do this?
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    PROLINE 240S questions for others with same

    I have a 1997 Proline 240S cc with a Yamaha 250 EFI. I like the boat a lot but do have a few issues and wondering if others have experienced the same. First issue is the swim platform. It is so low to the water as the boat rocks it causes a pressurized situation and constantly sprays salt water...
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    2 HP Suzuki DT2 Runs Hot Sometimes

    I have a 2HP (DT2) 1985 Suzuki. It tends to run very hot some times. I have pulled the head & cleaned cooling journals, replaced water pump and blew compressed air through ever thing. I don't think it has a thermostat, any othe ideas? Is the oil to be mixewd 50:1 like other out boards?
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    Temp / Oil Alarm For No Reason

    Recently I have this annoying problem. Only when wet and damp out does this happen. Start engine cold, after a few seconds alarms starts to sound, sometimes scratchy like a poor connection. When really wet & damp sound is solid. Turn engine off and just key power on, same noise. After a dry day...
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    Yamaha 250 Won't continue to crank tilted

    When leaving the beach I noticed this twice. In shallow water engine tilted quite far up, just down enough to suck water and propel. When hit starter switch will turn over once or twice and no more, kept doing that, for several times then started. Is there some sort of switch that tells the...
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    Yamaha 250 switch under cover

    Does anyone know what is the gray momentary switch beside my oil reservoir under the engine cover for on my 1997 Yamaha 250?
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