Search results

  1. R

    2023 Yamaha 9.9 high thrust compression reading

    This motor needs to come apart in my opinion.------That scoring is indicating huge issues !!
  2. R

    1997 90 hp rebuild project

    Put in 3 new pistons at 0.020 O/S.
  3. R

    1997 90 hp rebuild project

    Is there a ridge at the top of the bore ?----If so then 3 new0.020" O/S pistons is the path to happiness.
  4. R

    2023 Yamaha 9.9 high thrust compression reading

    Send Yamaha a picture of your newest motor on the boat.----Perhaps a brand X -----But I do not believe they really care too much.-----These companies and dealers today are different than they were in the past.
  5. R

    2023 Yamaha 9.9 high thrust compression reading

    Perhaps a blown head gasket.----Time for 1-800 YAMAHA help.-----No way that 50 PSI is acceptable.----Or find another dealer.
  6. R

    Mercury 500 Thunderbolt 50 HP Link and Sync

    Post the compression values on this motor.----Or remove intake bypass covers to inspect pistons and rings.----Serial # is for the 78 model year !
  7. R

    Mercury 500 Thunderbolt 50 HP Link and Sync

    Looks like a 78 model.----Picture of the decals on the cowling will help.
  8. R

    1987 force 1254x7b Carb needle o-ring replacement

    Are you sure that those o-rings in there are factory original ?
  9. R

    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    Went to a clinic on torquing of fasteners years ago.------Presenter had experienced folks torquing stuff.-----Most folks were way off when asked to torque to 100 ft-lbs.----Oh , And I worked un stuff where torque multipliers were used.-----And fasteners were torqued up to 900 FT-LBS using...
  10. R

    OMC 3.0L cooling hoses not available

    Cooling system on most marine engines is not under pressure.-----Temeratures are lower than automotive as well.
  11. R

    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    When an outboard is running there is a slight pressure developed in the gear case.
  12. R

    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    How did you line up the connecting rod cap ?
  13. R

    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    What torque value did you use ?
  14. R

    something new coming in electric OB

    Folks still mis-understand " power "-----A vehicle on a level road would not need 180 HP to move at 50 MPH.----But a boat sure does.-----I would want some sort of system to separate a battery from the boat in case of an incident.
  15. R

    To tip a housecleaning service?

    I delivered 100 newspapers ( remember them ) in the 1960's and you would sometimes get $1 at Christmas time.----An appreciated bonus for delivering thick papers in the rain / snow / cold or sweltering heat.
  16. R

    J70TLCRD wiring diagram

    What is the issue with your motor?----Picture of the terminal block?----What are you trying to do with these jumpers ?
  17. R

    What year lower units would work for a 2015 Evinrude Etec 90 E90DPGLAFB?

    Fit a gearcase from an earlier V-4 crossflow , say a 1980 to 97 as they were better.----The gearcases that use the 2 tabs to hold bearing carrier are not robust.----A good dealer would help you with the upgrade.
  18. R

    What year lower units would work for a 2015 Evinrude Etec 90 E90DPGLAFB?

    Stripped teeth on pinion gear ???-----Those new style lower units are not robust.-----Many older V-4 units from years gone by will fit with driveshaft / shift rod change.
  19. R

    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    I use an impact to take motors apart.----No impact driver when putting a motor together !
  20. R

    1956 Johnson 6hp versus evinrude 6hp pros and cons

    Those motors were lighter than some of the newest motors.
Top