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    1989 yamaha excel

    taking the lower unit off i have snapped the head of the bolt located under the trim tab,appears to be corroded and now has welded its self to the casting of the lower unit so it wont come off,thinking i will have to warm area around bolt with oxy/act torch . any thoughts from some who has done...
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    smart tabs with 17"setback

    I have a 20' checkmate spectra 201 with a yamaha 225 mounted on a porta 17inch setback lift.Will the smart tabs work on this application. Has anyone tried them with this kind of setback. I definitly do not want to sacrifice any top speed .
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    location for water pressure gauge 225

    I bought the gauge, instructions don't tell where to install adapter into block ,adapter did not come with info for install.does anyone know where the adapter fits into the block on a 1989 yami 225 excel
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    rodbolt or ray.. 225 excell

    got my checkmate with the low hour 1989 225 and just wondering about taking off the gearcase bearing housing that needs to have the o-rings replaced as yearly maintence do i need a special tool as the manual talks about a cover nut tool ,also the manual says to use hypoid gearbox oil no mention...
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    question for rodbolt yami 225

    rodbolt i ended up getting the checkmate with a 225 excel.just have to pick it up now.yes it is carbed owner meant (oil injected ). I know its got low hours and probably is not in top shape but I didnt pay alot for it in the deal and would very much like to bring it up as far as maintence as i...
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    advice on 1989 225 excel

    Im looking at a boat with a 1989 yamaha 225 hp excel fuel injected runs good . 1 dealer says good motor and all parts are still available.. 2nd dealer says good motor but he would stay away from it,hard to parts but it is a good motor . mostly fresh water use and not alot of hours. are...
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    question for lubedude re :synthetic oil

    lubedude i have 1997 115 v4 90 degree with vro hooked up.i would like to switch from my xd25 oem oil to a synthetic.I can not get synthetic Pennzoil for outboards in canada.I can get shell nautilist synthetic apparantly Shell Oil owns pennzoil? might be the same oil in a different package?.Do...
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    question re set up crossflow for dhadley

    read lots of your advice and i have been playing with motor height im now 1 hole up from vent plate being level with keel ,2 holes had too much ventilation in the corners .im running a 1997 115 evinrude 90 degree it runs at sea level on a 17 seaswirl that weighs 2050 lbs the motor is turning...
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    question about 1997 vro pump, need help

    im getting some bleed back of oil into the fuel filter located on engine,it is not bleeding past the primer pump.is this normal?engine smokes and plugs wet(oil rich) could this be caused by the seal in the vro pump between fuel and oil and would i have to purchase a complete oem pump,motor is...
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    1997 115 crossflow smokes

    its a little embarasing when i start my motor when its cold.seems to smoke alot also after idling for a while ,then giving full throttle a cloud stays on the water.it doesnt really smoke when idling just after.i bought it used ,good compression. runs awesome 5700rpm wot .new plugs champion...
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    whats the best brand of water pump

    hello im going to change the water pump assy on my 1997 115 90 degree crossflow,just wondering if its best to buy an oem or something like sierra brand [aftermarket].does anyone make a heavy duty or better than original equipment one.thanks for any input
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    testing warning horn 1997 115

    hello guys,i just bought this boat and am going over maintence items before using it.im testing my warning system on my 1997 evinrude 115 90 degree cross flow with vro .when i turn the key on and test the system the led lights work and horn sounds for a moment[self test seems to work].when i...
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    1997 115 evinrude tach operation

    Im having intermitant operation of my tach ,sits at eg. 3000 rpms then nothing then back to 3000 may only do it once in 20 mins.i have read here it could be the rectifier.did the rectifier ohmmeter test for my unregulated 6 amp system and it shows rectifier ok as per manual.my question is can...
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    1997 115 water pressure gauge

    1997 115 water pressure gauge just wondering where the best place to hook into my 1997 evinrude 115 v4 90 degree cross flow.faria gauge instructions useless,called dealer he said at the top of the motor there is a plug well i cant find it .telflex website says cut into discharge line 4" from...
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    looking to purchase formula one

    trying to find 1980s thunderbird formula one 17'.i/b or o/b. if there are any out there for sale please email me @ scojan1@hotmail.com. thank you scott
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