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    How to make a old carburetor like new again

    Hello fellow boat owners I have an 87 Yamaha outboard 150 pro-v . This engine has been giving me hell from day one. I purchased it online against my better judgment. The motor will run beautifully for about 10 ot 15 min. then it will stall out and you can not getting it started until it...
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    What octane gas to use for 1987 Yamaha Pro v 150 hp

    Hello, I do not have an owners manual. My 1987 Yamaha Pro v 150 hp runs not so good. Ohe gas that I'm using is 87 octane. Am I using the right gas? Does using the correct octane really matter, can it make the boat motor run or not run. Thank you for all your help
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    1987 YAMAHA 150HP OUTBOAD Compressor, 90-99 PSI,

    HELLO I HAVE A 1987 YAMAHA 150HP OUTBOAD I ATTACHED THE Comreption metter to each cli, and i am gett Compressor, 90-99 PSI,is this good ,ok or bad.i did not do a wet compretion test.
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    New set of coils $30 each three weeks later $45 each gas is affecting all products

    Hello , this is a boat, that will run well. That is the reason why I've replaced a number of parts I do not look at it as a waste of money. I do not view it as a loss in fact it is a preventive maintenance move. I will locate the problem. I have a strong, strong belief that it is the...
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    I hope my new 21hp sears laurn tractor will move my 18.6 glass Bass boat

    Hello I now have my tractor it is a 21hp sears laurn tactor. I hope it will move my 18.6 Glass bass boat with the 150 yamaha on the back. In and out of my yard qestion how do i get a 2" Ball on the back of it. And is it cheaper to make that hich to go on the back of my trator. Or buy it. AND...
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    Are outbord motors, today better then the once made in the 70s

    Hello just one qestion ,,,,are outbord motors,today better then the once made in the 70s 80 or 90s are thy all around better motors and if so y
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    1987 yamaha pro-v 150 stalls

    Hello I no longer have the problem with my boat carburetors sticking gelling up I use ultrasonic sound tools to clean my carburetor no more spraying, rate of fluids blowing air through it poking through little tiny jets. I only use ultrasonic sound tools they clean average single opening...
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    Bad location to own a boat

    Hello i live on a street that is not the best for a boat owner it is a very small street. And getting my 1700 pound 18.5 bass boat in and out of my yard. Is a bare. Now i have a 19.5ph crafsmen tractor maybe it can help me get in and out of the grass yard this up comming spring . I just...
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    My budy is giving me a garden tractor

    Hello to all on iboat my budy is giving me a garden tractor. To pull a 18.6 foot bass boat 2000 pounds in and out of my yard. What size trackor will it have to be to do the job. Also what will i need to do to atach the trackor to the bass boat trialer need help first time. Thank you
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    Ignition coils the ohm reading

    HELLO I HAVE AN 1987 YAMAHA 150HP PRO-V I USED A OHM MATTER TO TEST THE IGNITION COILS PACKS THE READING ON ALL 6 ARE BETWEEN 2.3 AND 3.2 IS THIS A GOOD READING. OR A WEAK READING.:eek:
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    Get a key for the lock

    HELLO TO ALL I HAVE A 87 BASS BOAT GOT IT ON LINE. THERE WAS NO KEY TO ANY OF THE COMPARTMENTS. THE FORMER OWNER HAS NO KEY ,,,,THE BUILDER OF THE BOAT ARE NO LONGER ON THE MAP. QERSTION HOW CAN I GET A KEY FOR THE LOCK :confused:
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    Bad coil packs

    HELLO I THINK MY 1987 YAMAHA MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO BAD COIL PACKS CHECK IT OUT . WHAT IS THE OHMS ON A COIL PACK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRtiaJTe5dM&feature=player_embedded
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    1987 yamaha pro-v WHAT IS A GOOD TUNE UP

    :mad:MY 1987 yamaha pro-v WHAT IS A GOOD TUNE UP FOR THIS MOTOR AGE AND MODLE. AND HOW IT IS RUNNING ALSO WILL RUN LONGER WITH CHOKE ON .http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=LrJY1RxmVI8&vq=large:mad::confused::(
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    I hate yamaha motors

    Hello I hate yamaha motors I got one on line 1987 pro-v 150hp the 18.6 bass boat and trolling motor and trailer all for $2000.00 but the motor will only run for maybe 10 minutes when i got it the gas was bad in the system carbs needed cleaning i cleand them ,the stator i replace it with new...
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    Changing my gas type on my outbord

    Hello' i have my motor running well now . But i am thinking of changing gas form 87 to 97 will is this save gas. Also i am now cleaning my go spark plugs untill thy go bad. This will save my money. It is graet haveing a boat and motor that runs well thank you
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    can you Set the timeing on a 1987 yamaha pro-v 150hp

    Hello i have this great boat i got on line . The needed a tune up. I did that and more. Clean the carbs monday, still i do not know how to set the timeing. I have a timeing gun i use for my car. But i have never set the timeing on an outboad motor . My motor is a 1987...
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    How to clean a boats fule tanks

    Hello I have a boat i got on line 2 years a go. It always hade hard starting i changed out the fule pumps ,cleand the carbs,. Now the yamaha pr0-v 150ph will start right up. But will not stay running for long . If the choke is off ...I check the fule filter in the bass boat when i...
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    87 yamaha 150 pro-v

    Hello i have a 87 yamaha 150 pro-v i am just takeing it out for the frist time this year. How long must it run befor i can close the choke with out it stalling.
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    Running for 10 min than stalls Out

    Hello most boats they have fuel injectors, fuel injectors get dirty. Like anything else. I suggest in the future. Investing some money into a sonic cleaner they cost little and a clean carburetors injectors tools they can remove rust remove dirt remove grease no chemicals needed no more hours...
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    Boaters i am rebuilding a steel 1987 winner bass boat trailer

    Hello boaters i am rebuilding a steel 1987 winner bass boat trailer. All the work is new welded on hangers $210.00 new undercoating $23.00 new bunkers 6inches shorter $22.00. Tires from one of my cars $0 new shackles ,leaf springs new u bolts $160.00 new which $30.00 new which...
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