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  1. frustratedboater

    BayStar Hydraulic Steering "Duel" Thru-Hull 3' Fitting?

    I am in the middle of a 73' Mako 22' CC restoration project and I had closed in the transom. I purchased Dometic lines (H05118) and I would like to pass them through the transom and connect to my Yamaha 225. I have seen the lines & duel fitting through-hull, but Is there any options out...
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    No fuel Seen- 94' Black Max

    I have a 1994 Mercury Black Max V-150, (I have old-style fuel pump). I had rebuilt the carbs entirely and upon re-assemble I went to run the motor, but noticed the fuel was draining from the filter as it ran. I disconnected the line and cranked to see any pressure, but nothing came out, so I...
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    1989 DT115- High idle 'scream' then chugs/quit

    I am working on an 1989 DT115 and am experiencing very high idle right at start up. It runs this way for about 20 seconds then it struggles to run. The butterflies in each carb are closed. Is there any reason why it behaves like it is doing? The carbs are super clean and compression is 95 in...
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    89 Suzuki harness wire/color codes

    I have a harness that services an Suzuki 89' DT115 outboard that connects to a side controls that mount to the side of a center console. I'd like to take the wire the harness from the control box and wire to a newer dash mount switch. What color wires service the following on that harness...
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    04' Yamaha 4-stroke.. F225-TRXD // F225-TURC

    Will a F225-TRXD mid-section accommodate a F225-TURC powerhead? My (TURC) is subject to the corrosion issue and found a mid-section. Same year and hp. Mine is a 30" shaft, and the other is a 25", but I'll just swap over the adapter and shift rod.
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    Yamaha, 4-stroke Mid Range Power loss

    I have a friends 02' Yamaha 25hp 4-stroke Jet Drive, that suffers from mid-throttle power loss. I had rebuilt the carbs which were fairly dirty. I was very meticulous in the cleaning and blew out all the passages. The gaskets were in great shape and not flattened and re-used them. He said a...
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    Mariner / Yamaha,..are they the same?

    I have around the 1986 year Mariner 15hp (684C S 838421) and I'm in need of a short shaft lower unit. It is frozen up and suspected had water sitting in it for quite some time. I didn't get the chance to tear into it, but the drive shaft and the prop shaft won't turn and feels solid, almost...
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    Force -need finding year of motor

    I have a small Force outboard and I think it is an old one. I need to know the year so I can purchase parts for it. The model is: 152F90D. The serial is: 1136. The cowling is broken up in pieces (looking for a used one) and I can't determine the hp. Also, when I searched various sites...
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    Thru Hull Hydraulic Strain Relief ??

    I am in the middle of a restoration of a 73' Mako and I have fabricated a full transom with an engine bracket for a 225 outboard. I am planning on running hydraulic lines through my transom along side a 2.5" blk hose for all the cables, but I am stuck on how to complete the pass through on the...
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    73' 22' Mako Restoration- Building in-floor fish box

    To give you some information on where I am, I am putting in a full transom in that was soaked and had to replace it. I used AB-plywood, epoxy w/cabosil in-between layers with heavy roving for the transom (but not at that install yet). I cut out the back splash 'unit', but decided to re-purpose...
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    Correct Binnacle for Yamaha?

    So, I just purchased an 05' Yamaha 225 hp, 4-stroke and it's going on a 73' Mako (I'm currently restoring it, with full sized transom, with engine bracket-extension plate) and I'm not sure what kind of controls I would need. I know I'd need a single, but I've seen 704...? Is that the correct...
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    Recommended Outboard length?

    Not sure if this is in the right forum..... Just purchased a 1972 22' Mako CC. My particular model has the transom that drops down to accommodate the engine(s). I took off: 2- 79' Evinrude 85hp's from the boat and am looking to re-power it. My transom measures 20" from top to the bottom. I'd...
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    So..What's your bottom Line?

    I came across 2014 200 hp Yamaha 4-Stroke that went under. I am looking for a 200 for my Mako I'm about to buy and was wondering if it's worth a consideration? I'm confident in my rebuilding skills and have restored many large hp motors. Is it worth offering $1500 and seek after used harnesses...
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    Fuel Tank Resource(s)?

    Think this is the right section... Looking to replace my boats' internal fuel tank with a little smaller. Have a 19' Wahoo!, The dimensions for the area in the floor are: : 45"-L x 37"-W x 11"-H. I would like to replace with a plast. tank and currently had an aluminum 52gal. Like to save a...
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    Tilt Assist adjustment?

    2000 Mercury 40hp, 4-Stroke Bigfoot has a tilt assist... The tilt option is not that helpful in tilting and takes considerable effort to tilt it up. I looked at the manual, but I didn't see where I could service it (increase the pressure/how to adjust that). Can anyone offer incite on this...
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    Resource for Prop

    I have rebuilt a 2000 Mercury, 40hp 4-Stroke Bigfoot and have need for a 15-pitch prop for it. It is mounted on an Alumacraft duck boat and have used an 11p (screamed and went nowhere) and had an old 21p that fit and can't get the rpm's up. I went into my local Eastern Marine store and Their...
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    Will my boat drop in value?

    I have to cut the floor on my 1994 Wahoo!! 19' with 2005 Merc. Optit (950 hours) to replace the fuel tank. I need your opinion about re-sale value with a new tank & repaired floor. The boat started weeping over the winter through the drain plug with a 1/2 full of fuel in the tank. I took all...
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    2000 Merc 40hp 4-stroke- - Weak Spark?

    I am experiencing a weak spark, not the nice blue hot spark that I am usually used to in most motors. Also, mid-range throttle Boggs down, then when encouraged the throttle it will rev higher. Could this be due to the weak spark or carb issue?
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    1998 Merc 40 HP --Tiller Conversion?

    I am looking at purchasing a 98' Mercury 40 hp outboard and wanted to see if it could be converted over to a tiller motor, rather than its' current controls and telflex steering. It would be for a duck boat and do not wish to install a console. Is this possible? Are there kits available? Not...
  20. frustratedboater

    Bearing direction?

    I have a 2005 Merc 150hp, Saltwater, Optimax and I have installed the upper driveshaft bearing and when everything is installed, I only have about two threads showing for the pinion nut, which had me baffled (it is all the way down and it is as far as it can be installed). After looking at the...
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