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    1st time driving from NY to So Fla...route advice needed

    Thanks all,I am taking it all in.Still no way I am getting behind the wheel and driving straight thru.I CAN,I AM CAPABLE OF DOING IT ,But have absolutely no interest in doing it.If as I understand I can get on 95 and bypass the DC nightmare, that all seem to agree on,I would like to do that and...
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    #3 year anniversary of cold turkey, NO SMOKING!!! 😎😎

    Awesome!!! God bless!!! Your life has been changed and extended!! Charlie
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    1st time driving from NY to So Fla...route advice needed

    Hello all ,hoping everyone is staying safe.We usually get off long Island for a few weeks and fly to So Fla to get out of the cold.Flying is freaking us out so we are considering driving to So Fla for the 1st time .We are def not the "I drove straight thru in 20 hours " type.Plan is to drive 6-8...
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    1988 5.0 xl alpha possible engine replacement opinions/cost

    Im thinking it may be time to replace one of my motors.I know there is no low cost means of having this done as it is beyond my capability.Curious to know who has had to do the same and which route did u go? guess I should have put some $$ aside all the years it ran well and didnt cost me...
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series whats directly under impeller plate?

    My 1st Yammy.Im doing waterpump service.What is under the impeller wear plate and gasket, covering the drive shaft seal.Appears to be a large washer with a rubber gasket on top of it .Just wanna make sure it is not supposed to be pressed into place.Seems to just be a retainer washer and it...
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series waterpump washers

    QUOTE; "If old parts are in mint cond after removal why not use them."..QUOTE by Sea Rider THE ONLY OLD PARTS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MINT CONDITION ARE BRAND NEW PARTS.CHARLIE
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    2000 200 hp Saltwater series waterpump washers

    Bought an OEM Yamaha waterpump service kit.Missing was the washers and plastic washer retainer.2 flat, 1 wavy, and plastic slit washer retainer...all missing from the kit.Is it an acceptable practice to reuse the old ones if in usable condition?? The kit seems to be very complete with...
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    Filter for main 2 cycle oil resevoir

    Update......There IS a small inline filter UNDER the 2cycle oil reservoir.Yes under the reservoir.Simple to replace AFTER you unbolt the reservoir retainer/tiedown/boltdown and lift the reservoir out of the compartment housing it.(way easier if reservoir is emptied) Turn the reservoir on its...
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    Filter for main 2 cycle oil resevoir

    2000 200hp Saltwater series sxt200 .I have seen that there is a filter on the bottom of the main oil resevoir tank on some models.I dont see it anywhere in my clymer manual.My tank does not look like it has ever been removed so before I tackle the mounting bracket,does anyone know if certain...
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    Pee hole only dripping water --- 15hp Tohatsu

    Pull the Tstat and replace.Also try pushing a piece of wire into the exit hole as far as you can ,.You may have it clogged with silt from running in murky or shallow water.Charlie
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    stain on gelcoat from wet leaves

    Dingbat.... Im Def not confusing products.Both products do the exact same job on fouled fiberglass.I am surprised to see that you have never seen a post here suggesting this.Do a search to satisfy any curiousity.Marykate on-off $20 a bottle and Toilet bowl cleaner $1.00 a bottle do exactly the...
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    1970s Mako 17

    btw look inside your console for your gas tank.You should be able to get to the top of it.If it is metal then it is original and probably going to need to be replaced sooner or later if not already.Charlie
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    bilge pump

    Try to duplicate the pump that is currently installed.never go with less gph output,Charlie
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    1970s Mako 17

    I have same boat 1984 and have had it for 20 years.The boat is a beast!! I have had it out safely in weather that my fellow boaters with 25 ft boats wouldnt leave the dock in.There were a few cracks n the fiberglass in the stern and friends told me not to buy it....That was 20 years ago and the...
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    stain on gelcoat from wet leaves

    DONT USE TOILET CLEANER!!! . Put some old fashioned bleach,not the concentrated,not the splash proof,just regular bleach in a spray bottle.Spray the leaf marks and have a garden hose in the other hand and give the bleach approx a minute or two tops to work.Rinse immediately after that.Works...
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    1970s Mako 17

    looks like a deal!!
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    A couple of different winterizing questions.

    buy a Camco kit and follow directions.you can either pull the Tstat for the procedure OR run engine until warmed up and introduce Room temp AF combined with HOT water to assure Tstat stays open.Charlie
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    Yamaha V6 Excel LH Engine sputters

    see if it has an o2 sensor.My year 2000 does. within the housing there is usually carbon build up that needs to be cleaned .There is also a pin shaped like a small barbell that needs to have the center cleaned out with a small drill bit.Post back.charlie
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    Stalling '89 225 Yamaha Excel

    diaphram fuel pumps,change them.they are cheap and easy to change.Less than $50 each.Charlie
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    Cleaning O2 sensor

    fixed an issue by cleaning the o2 housing .Figured I would clean the o2 sensor since I didnt have the correct socket to remove it for inspection.Thanks Charlie
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