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Open for some help on this one. My four stroke Yamaha began running rough while in drive and pushing black smoke from the exhaust by the prop. Shortly after the motors stalled at Idol. Could only restart with wide-open throttle to keep the engine at high RPMs continue to run rough with black...
Appreciate any support on this one.
I have a late 90's 50 hp Yamaha 4 stroke that runs like a champ and will start right away when cold. Once the engine is warm or I cruise for a bit and shut the motor off, IT WILL NOT RESTART. The starter motor turns the flywheel and the engine won't turn...
Working on my 1966 StarCraft and notice the pilot hose was not hooked up to push water pressure to the speedometer. Easy fix right!? After I reattached and went for a ride on the lake I figured out why it was disconnected…
Anyone have a solution for this? Going to begin disassembly and attempt...
Following this thread. Looking for recomendations on removing oxidation on the painted aluminum. Curious if there is something different for aluminum verse fiberglass?