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  1. pete j

    new kill switch

    Received my new kill switch today which only has a red and black wire sticking out of it, Checked the manual wiring diagram and it does not show a kill switch at all, So was wondering which wires to the ignition do I run the kill switch too. Its a 1986 85 force and sure do look forward to any...
  2. pete j

    Too loose steering but different motor

    I mean my steering is if you let go of the steering wheel the motor turns to either side very fast and it has no resistance. Ive searched the clymers manual and all the other sources with no help from any of them. Im just wondering how to tighten up the steering on a 1986 force 85 model #856x6l...
  3. pete j

    1986 85 hp

    Last two times out my sweet running 85 went from sweet to super sour. I at first thought it was a carb problem but Ive replaced everything. so its not fuel delivery. Now Im thinking more towards in the line of an electrical problem. Motor starts off running great then just like I flipped a...
  4. pete j

    force steering tube

    Tried to replace my steering cable today and in doing so I broke the threads on the steering tube. :( Searched the net and found out its obsolete so what do I do now or is there a easy fix. Its a sweet running 86 force 85 and thanks for any and all help Pete
  5. pete j

    overheat alarm

    Is there a way to test the overheat alarm to make sure it works. I see a buzzer up in the dash but sure would like to know if it works. Its a 86 force 85 and thanks for any and all help
  6. pete j

    kind of a shifter problem

    My shifter works great but its reverse meaning pull it back to go forward and forward for reverse. I tried switching cables but then I can only put in reverse and it will not go in forward but thats with the motor not running. with them the wrong way I can move it forward and backward no...
  7. pete j

    force 85

    I have a 1986 force 85 with # 856X6L and Im wondering if it a dual or single exaust?. Trying to find a new prop for it and it asks if its dual or single. Second I was getting ready to clean carbs and I took off the air box and I noticed it has a hose on the bottom that connects from the box to...
  8. pete j

    86 bayliner cuddy capri

    In the middle of my bayliner project and I need to remove the windshield. Problem is it dont have the bolts with nuts on them that went thru the fiberglass like every other boat Ive owned. Is there a special way bayliner did it and if so how the heck do I get it off. Any help would be great and...
  9. pete j

    safe mode

    How do you test to make sure safe mode is working or even the alarm? its on a 84 etln 50 hp and Im wondering if its a working. It has a sensor hanging on the head that you can pull out but thats all I know. Any help out there & Thanks
  10. pete j

    buzzer

    My yamaha 703 control box is missing the overheat buzzer the box has no wires to it they all go under the dash to the ignition,choke and kill switch. The wires are there for the buzzer but no buzzer. Im going to wire up a buzzer cause the unfortunet happened so my question is can I use any...
  11. pete j

    frustrating yamaha

    Took my 1986 etlj 50 hp yamaha 2 stroke out to the ocean yesterday and it was running like a champ. All of a sudden it started running like poo misfiring and a bunch of other funky things. Almost felt like it was not firing on all cylinders.except if i would run it wide open, but it was a real...
  12. pete j

    trolling motor and fish finder

    Just really wondering what people do when they mount their fish finders to the transom mount trolling motor, Do you leave the trolling motor down so the fish finder still functions when moving to new spot with outboard doing 25? or do you raise up trolling motor up every time and just hope you...
  13. pete j

    tilt and trim pin

    I have a 86 etlj and the tilt and trim shock is a piece o junk. Its missing everything except the shock so today I hand raised the motor after catchin some fish got home went to lower the motor and it got stuck in the up position. Its happened before and I just loosened the relief valves and it...
  14. pete j

    oill pump

    Hello all Ive got a older Yamaha 50 etlj with the auto oiler and I just rebuilt the power head. I put clear lines on the oil pump to make sure it was good and no oil is getting pumped good thing I had oil in fuel' So Im wondering what makes it stop working? I bled it at least I thought I did and...
  15. pete j

    General marine

    Hello all, Ive been doing alot of internet searching for some info on my boat. Its a 16 ft General marine ranger tri hull and It has hull numbers on it but no tag as to how much it weighs. It seems general marine is no longer in business in florida and i cant find them anywere and im wondering...
  16. pete j

    models

    While im rebuilding the powerhead on my 50 deto, And since its a euro model and im in california im wondering which 84 models from Yamaha parts I can use. Or which years parts will fit like pistons bearings and any other stuff I can use. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
  17. pete j

    yamaha 50 deto

    Im in the process of putting new piston and rings in and ive ran into many problems with head bolts snapping off. 10 of the 14 teen to be exact. which aint a really big deal as long as i can retap or heli coil them. I need to know if anybody knows what tap threads i need for head bolts and...
  18. pete j

    82 ranger part

    After useing my boat yesterday i went to put back on trailer Thats when i noticed a part missing. My guess its now part of lake cachuma. So i was wondering if anybody knows were i can find this part or has one for sale. Or just what i should do. Thanks for any and all help
  19. pete j

    mpg

    Hello all. just a quick question. I have a 1984 yamaha 50 deto. and was wondering if anybody could give me rough estimate on what fuel milage a 50 horse 2 stroke gets. Its on a 16 foot ranger tri haul. thanks in advance .Pete j
  20. pete j

    electric choke

    Hello all. Need some help with the electronic choke, Its on a 1984 50 hp deto and as far as i can tell its the same as a 86 etlj. The motor runs great but the electric choke has been disconnected, maybe wires missing, I dont know? It does have manuel choke but i want the electric hooked up for...
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