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    1988 Yamaha ELG 40 , trying to change water pump/impeller

    I'm having a problem trying to remove the lower unit so I can change out the pump. Got all 5 bolts out and separated the lower unit. Problem is it only comes about an inch apart, and then it doesn't want to go any further. I've done some review in the service manual, and watched some videos of...
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    Late 80s ez-loader trailer spring bushing replacement

    I have this trailer that came with a boat I purchased about 10 years ago. It's a C2 slipper/c-hook spring. I found a kit from ezloader 300-015973. I haven't taken anything apart yet, but I was just wondering if anyone has done this and is it really as it appears? The kit has two bolts, two steel...
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    minnkota 765mx powerdrive

    Hello. I have this bow mount trolling motor. It had worked fine. It is older I believe and it came with this used boat I purchased about 9 years ago. The ser # is MK01469380 . I can't match up the number with anything Minnkota documents, but I suspect it's an 01'. regardless, it's older :)...
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    1988 ELG 40 oil injection test

    Does anyone have a documented procedure for actually checking the oil injection system on this motor? I have monitored the tank and I AM using oil, but I'm wondering if I"m using enough. Thx in advance
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    1988 Yamaha ELG 40

    I purchased this motor(with 16 ft starcraft). I've been constantly checking oil consumption(Yam oil injection). I'm paranoid about this since I fried my snowmobile last winter for this exact problem. Anyway, I'm wondering what might be considered normal oil usage? Engine runs fine, I can troll...
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    Starcraft SS160 1988 - Fuse question

    I recently purchased this boat used. I did something quite stupid. While looking for a reason something electrical wasn't working, I went under the console and found two fuse holders. I opened each up and took ok the two small (approx 1 inch) glass fuses that were in them. I thought I put...
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    1988 Starcraft SS160 gas tank size?

    HI, I picked this boat up used last winter and am working on getting it ready. Does anyone know what the size of the gas tank is on this model/year? It has a 40hp Yamaha (40 ELG) outboard Also, it has a few 'starcraft' things broken on it that are original equip. LIke cup holders etc. , cover...
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    torque specs for carb mounting bolts Yam ELG40

    Does anyone happen to know what the torque specs are for the carb mounting bolts on the 1988 yamaha ELG40 Thx in advance
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    Yamaha ELG 40-how to remove carbs linkage

    I am trying to remove the carbs on this for cleaning etc. Three carbs, throttle linkage etc. all linked together. Does anyone know how to unlink these so they can be removed one at a time. The only way I see is to just pull the plastic connector off the carb where it connects, but I'm afraid of...
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    Yamaha 40 ELG 1988- water spitting out of exhaust

    Question on this motor for anyone out there. Just purchased this boat. It had been sitting for a long time unused. It's in great shape and the price was right, but the prior owner did tell me that the last time he took it out it ran rough. I fired the motor up(started right up) but it does run...
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    carbs- 1988 Yamaha 40 ELG

    Getting ready to pull the carbs off of this (3 cyl, 3 Keihin carbs) Thought this would be relativelly straight forward, having dealt with a variety of dirt bikes, snowmobiles, autos etc over the years. Took on look at this and was a bit intimidated, since they are all (of course) linked...
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    how to get the old gas out?

    Recently purchased a 1988 Starcraft SS160 The boat hadn't been used in a couple years and had almost a full tank. I'm sure the gas is no good and wanted to get it out of there, but can't quite figure out how to. I tried several attempts at siphoning it out, but despite using about a 5-6 foot...
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    68 Evinrude 9.5 float height and related

    Hi, I recently rebuilt the carb on this outboard. I had problems last year with it quitting immediately when I went from speed to slow (such as coming into the dock etc) (forget about trolling :) ) Anyway,I think I had a needle/seat bad or sticking as their would be a film of gas or oil(or...
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