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    Yamaha 130 v4 trim removal

    2000 yamaha 130 hp. Possible to remove trim unit with motor bolted to boat? I got the upper pin out and the unit moves away from the transom but is there enough room to pull the whole thing out of there?
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    Yamaha v4 2 stroke power trim motor replacement

    2001 130 hp . Mounted on boat. Any tips on how to replace the trim motor without removing the engine from the boat? I know I'll have to use the release valve to tilt it up and put it on its tilt lock.
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    Yamaha 130v4 2 stroke power trim motor

    I have a 2001 130 v4. I put an aftermarket trim motor on it last season and it worked OK for the few times i used the boat. Now it's not working. I hear the relays click but the motor won't operate up or down. I'm planning on keeping this boat/motor for a few more years at least. Should I buy a...
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    Evinrude 30 hp 2 stroke water telltale

    Picked up a 1995 evinrude 2 cylinder 2 stroke 30 hp. The port on the water jacket cover needs help. Previous owner silicone a tube over this brass port but didn't hold. It's only sticking out about 4 mm (.16"). The jacket cover bolts more than likely will break if I try to remove it. (Try to tap...
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    2001 johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder trim noise

    Anyone know this knocking sound on trim down operation? I tilted all the way up, checked fluid level. Makes noise on down trim. Previous owner put in a new trim motor which appears to work fine.
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    3 cylinder 35 hp water holes sealant?

    Manual says to apply 1/16 bead of ge rtv around each water passage on the cylinder. I see the three bigger passages but what about all these tiny passages? The tiny holes are on the block only. No matching holes for those on the head surface. Anyone have the answer? And what is ge rtv? Can I...
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    Testing thermostat with torch

    I know I should drop it in water but any harm heating the end of the thermostat with butane torch to see if the tip moves?
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    2001 johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder

    So bought this motor last week. Former owner said last time out the overheat alarm sounded. He shut it off promptly and put her on the trailer. Water pump is pumping water from the telltale fine. I checked compression 120 psi even all 3 cylinders. I started it up on my stand and after running...
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    Yamaha 50 hp 2 stroke prop seal depth

    Replacing the prop seals on my 2006 3 cylinder 50 hp. Currently the outermost seal is 4.5 mm recessed from the outer edge of the housing. Should I repeat that or install deeper? I'm aware there are 2 seals there. Should I push the 1st seal all the way down and then the 2nd seal all the way down...
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    Evinrude 9.9 carb question

    Working on a 1988 evinrude 9.9. Plastic top carb. Original top was cracked. I installed one that looks just like the updated kit which uses a plastic nipple in which to slide the throttle roller onto. I transferred the needle valve from old to new (this version uses a front mounted mixture...
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    Honda 9.9 burning oil

    New to me 2008 9.9 Can't get it to accelerate without big bog that will kill the motor if not turning back throttle to idle. If you turn throttle slowly it will rev up but blowing smoke out exhaust. I cleaned carb thoroughly. Found engine oil in airbox on that screen looking part. Pulled spark...
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    Nissan 30 hp 2 stroke tiller kit

    New to me late 80's? Nissan 30 hp 2 stroke. Want to make it a tiller style. Anyone know what's in the kit part number 372S630001 Got the part number from boats.net. it's a tohatsu kit but should be right for my Nissan.. thanks Serial number NS30 A3. 346-b1.
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    Identify this fuel guage

    Fuel guage in my 1997 wellcraft 190ccf Need to replace due to fogging when humid out. Trying to get the same one so I can keep the same sending unit. Thanks For some reason it won't let me upload the picture
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    Mariner 30 hp oil injection delete

    Got a 1996 mariner 30 elo (2 cylinder single carb with oil injection). Looking to remove oil system and mix manually. Anyone know the procedure to do this? Can I leave the oil pump attached to the block? Just disconnect and plug oil pump lines? Will there be a warning system that needs to be...
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    130 v4 engine oil tank leak

    2001 yamaha 130 hp v4 Anyone know if it's the reservoir or the sender that causes a leak. It's definitely coming from the sender to tank area. Mostly when the engine is tilted all the way up.i have the arrow on the sender top lined up with the arrow on the tank. I'll try a new sender but I know...
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    9.9 hp yamaha 4 stroke crank pressure

    I picked up a 2005 4 stroke 9.9 hi thrust remote control version to tinker with. I checked compression and came up with 185 psi on both cylinders. At first it was only 150 but after opening carb butterfly all the way it went up to 185. While cranking I noticed the oil dipstick shoot out of its...
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    Nissan ns9.9 2 stroke ignition wire question

    I had both plug leads off now can't remember if the spark plug wire coming out of the right side of the coil goes to the top or bottom cylinder? Oops
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    Johnson 25 hp hood part needed

    Anyone know where to find a good one of these? Discontinued
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    Add cleat to trailer?

    I noticed when I launch my boat off my roller trailer it takes the winch strap very far with it as it's coming off the trailer. I have a bow line tied to the boat but I can't undue the winch strap until the tension is gone which is usually far down the trailer. What's the thoughts on putting a...
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    Nissan 9.9 2 stroke stuck lower unit

    Trying to remove lower unit. It uses 4 studs and nuts. I've been soaking the stud area and all around the parting line of the unit to exhaust housing for a week. Tried heating the area around the studs. It won't even drop enough to get a screwdriver between them. I tried hitting the lower unit...
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