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I have a '99 Yamaha F50TLRX. When I first took it out of storage this spring I trimmed the motor all the way up to move it, but it would not trim down. It would only click under the cowling. I used the manual release to lower it and did it again with the same results. I talked with a friend...

I have a '99 yamaha 4-stroke 50hp. This is a rookie question, but, when checking the oil in the lower unit should it run out the top plug when removed if full. I lost some when i fumbled the bottom plug while checking for water. Thanks -honeyhole

I cranked my '99 yami 4 stroke the other day and first water to come thru the pee hole was muddy and it then reduced to a spray and stopped all together. I shut it down and can see something sticking out the hole. A friend told me it was probably a dirt dauber nest. How do I clean the line and...

I am a first year owner of a '99 Yamaha 4-stroke. What do I need to do to properly winterize it for freezing temps. It is stored outdoors under a cover. Thanks -HH

I am considering purchasing a boat with a '99 Yamaha 50 hp 4 stroke. I am not familiar with 4 stroke engines. What should the compression be? What else should I look at that would differ from a 2 stroke?

I am considering purchasing a boat with '99 Yamaha 50 hp 4 stroke. I have never driven or owned a 4 stroke. What should the compression be on the motor? Is their anything I should check that is different from a 2 stroke?

Does anyone know something about a Gila Buccaneer outboard? I am told it was manufactured by Johnson. The one I am looking at is 25 hp. I don't know how old it is. I would like to pull a compression check on it, but I am not sure what it should be. Any info would help.

I had a compression test pulled on a '95 E'rude 150 by a mechanic. I am thinking about buying this boat. The readings were: 1:105psi; 2:95psi; 3:102psi; 4:104psi; 5:101psi; 6:88psi. The owner says it was rebuilt 2 years ago. It drives pretty good, plugs look good. It ran over 60 mph easily...