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    Decarbing Yamaha 2 stroke with Seafoam

    year 2000 200HP Saltwater series.No issues at all.Looking to decarb as routine yearly maintenance through spark plug hole.Anyone know if the procedure is better on a warm motor or cold? I decarbed my riding mower with the engine all warmed up and I got a nervous feeling introducing room temp...
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    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    Looking to remove this light without breaking it.( I have a habit of breaking things). I am wanting to access the wires to tap in and install a tiny fan .There is no access behind it without cutting holes.Anyone ever remove one like this?? Charlie
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    Telltale stream and exhaust water flow amounts on Yamaha 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke

    This is my 1st Yamaha motor.I have had Evinrudes my entire life.Grady White didn't find it necessary to have a temp gage or water pressure gage and I dont really like not having a visual warning gage.When I got the new to me boat with Yamaha ,the telltale was a medium flow of cool water and...
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    Lower unit impeller, metal sleeve or no sleeve??

    I see more and more impellers over the years eliminating the metal sleeve and going with completely rubber one piece design.Mercruiser,Yamaha etc.The logical reason I can see is cost.No metal has to cost less to produce.I have avoided the non metal sleeve impellers but recently have heard a very...
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    Getting a Generator,which brand??

    Getting a preowned generator.I have 2 for sale near me.A Mitsubishi 6700 which has an electric (jump pack) start and pull start ,The other is Generic 6500 with Co2 sensor.Same price.Anyone know these ?? Anyone have one?? Charlie
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    Alpha drive for a V8 whats the ratio?

    Have twin 5.0 1988 Alpha drives.Have an opportunity to buy a spare drive and it claims to be a 1.47 ratio.I always thought the V8 was to be a 1.50 ratio?? Charlie
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    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    I bumped a creosote cover piling with my swim platform.Got a half dollar sized tar spot on the corner of my platform.I tried wax, compound,mineral spirits, magic eraser and carb cleaner.Took a little off but not much. Had a can of OFF bug repellant in garage so what the heck gave it a try.CAME...
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    Repairing a crack in aTaylormade Fender Cushion

    Anyone ever repair one of these.The Taylormade fender cushion is the double or triple fender .Pretty big and pretty expensive.There is a nickel size crack in mine so it does not hold air.Its still plenty rigid so not completely necessary to repair but gonna give it a try.I think they are made...
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    15W-40 oil is it multi purpose?

    I see a lot of 15w40 oil brands.rotella,delvac etc. .Plan on an oil change in my Mercruisers.All the 15w40 I have seen have "Diesel" on the label. Doesn't matter?? Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I have filled a compass many years ago and used "Compass fluid" as it was called at west marine .I now need a small amount to top off my compass and my west marine bottle only had a drop left in it.dont know why I saved it.anyone know what can be used to top off a few needed ounces? or should I...
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    I have has the motor for 3 years and I have to say Yamaha has made motors easy for a regular guy to maintain. I have easily done waterpump, fuel pumps, vst filter, fuel filter and other really simple stuff.I have to hand it to Yamaha,They make it feasible for a regular guy to do some...
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    Any way to know what engine by transom # ?

    Saw a drive for sale. Transom Assembly # 0D322139 I have alphas drives 1988 5.0LX. Any way to tell by transom # what motor?? The spouse of a dude that passed is selling and can't tell me much and quite frankly I really don't want to question her right now.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    here is my original post: "1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out...
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    Need to replace a trailer tire,Hows this one?

    Found this for $50 but I am not familiar with tire ratings. Dynatrail ST Radial Trailer 205/75R14 100L C Trailer Tire
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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Came across one of these used and was wondering whats good or not so good about this fridge?? Wanting to put a 2nd fridge in my boat and only know Norcold.Anyone??
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out till May.There is pretty...
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    Rocoons are constantly climbing my multipole fences and doing damage to my property and enclosed garbage bin.Bought a Have-a-Heart trap and have been catching a few and dropping them off (relocating) at a nature preserve which is only a few miles from me. One nasty one decided while in the trap...
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Been on Sim Yamaha site getting a water pump kit.Saw several cylinder head anodes.News to me??? do I need one or should I be replacing one that I didn't know I had?? Year 2000 200hp Saltwater Series 2 stroke.SX200 .I have the transom bracket anode and the keg/fin anode and that's all that I know...
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Anyone ever buy from SEI ?? I am wanting to buy a complete water pump kit for my 200hp Yamaha 2 stroke.OEM "complete" kit is averaging $125 + shipping .I have no problem using aftermarket parts as long as it is a name brand like Sierra,Quicksilver,GLM etc.,SEI marine products has the complete...
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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    I have done same procedure for 30+ years without an issue.Drain system and add 4-5 gallons of pink water system AF and run through the faucets until all faucets pour pink. Always leave system pressurized.Our area here in NY have plenty of below freezing days and nights and sometimes a few weeks...
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