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    1993 40 yamaha idle problems

    My 93 40 yamaha outboard is having problems idling. It will chirp/sneeze over and over and if I don`t throttle it up,it sometimes shuts off especially when I put it into gear. I`ve adjusted the idle screw next to the carbs and have cleaned the carb jets and it does`nt seem to do much good. If I...
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    40 yamaha tuner box questions

    Just got a 1993 40 Yamaha that has been souped up and was wondering what if any of these might need to be reversed in order to prolong the motors life. Here are the mods:70 carbs(70 jets),70 exhaust tube,tuner box green wire has been clipped(what does this accomplish?)flywheel has been...
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    Tightening steering wingnut suggestions

    I`ve got a 93 40HP tiller handle Yamaha that has the steering bar/arm on it,and it has a wingnut on the arm that is for tightening the steering( I guess?),but it`s as tight as it will go,and I can`t tell it`s donig anything. Any suggestions on what to try tighten this up? Tahnsk, Bassstrat
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    40 yamaha with 70 carbs?

    I just aquired a 93 40 yamaha that has 70 carbs on it.The last owner told me he thought it got better gas milage than when it had the original carbs on it. Any thoughts on this? Could this be true?
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    How to tighten steering on a 93 40 HP Yamaha tiller handle?

    I have a 93 40hp yamaha tiller handle motor,and I can`t get the steering to tighten.Mine has the little steering arm with the wing nut that is supposed to tighten the steering,but it`s as tight as it will go.Any suggestions?
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    1993 40 yamaha throttle question

    I just got a 93 40 yamaha OB tiller handle,and was wondering if there is a way to adjust/tighten the throttle handle.It`s so hard to hold I have to switch hands in order to keep the motor running,especially at WOT.I have a friend and his throttle will stay at wherever he sets it to the point you...
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