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    Evinrude no spark when cold

    Hi, I have a 1986 70hp Evinrude. If the engine has been sitting for a few weeks without running it is very difficult to get her started. There seems to be no spark. If I persist and keep cranking for a while it will eventaly start to spark and starts fine. From then on It will start again...
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    Yamaha 30 4 stroke carbs

    Hi, Does anyone know the correct setting for the pilot screws on a 2001 30hp Yamaha 4 stroke? I'm also interested in the proceedure for syncronising/balancing the carbs. Thanks in advance. Cheers Kenny
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    Yamaha Pulser coil adjustment

    Hi,<br /><br />Can anyone tell me how to adjust the position of the pulser coil in relation to the flywheel on my 2001 Yamaha 30hp 4-stroke?<br /><br />Cheers Kenny
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    4-Stroke not firing on 1 cylinder

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm tring to diagnose a problem with my 2001 Yamaha 30hp 4-stroke. I can't get any spark on the middle cylinder.<br /><br />I've tried swapping coils and checking the condition of the wiring back to the CDi without success. Can anyone help with any tips on what to look for...
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    Yamaha F30 no spark on middle cylinder

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm looking for some advice on this engine. Looks like I have an intermittent problem with the spark on the middle cylinder.<br /><br />I would be very gratefull if someone could advise on how to diagnose the problem.<br /><br />I've tried swapping coils and checking the condition...
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    VRO testing

    Hi,<br /><br />I have been searching the above topic and have found lots of info on testing the alarm by grounding the temp sensor but no definative tests for the low flow switch in the VRO.<br /><br />The only thing I can think of is to disconnect and plug the oil supply and run her on pre mix...
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    Converting outboard to inboard

    Hi,<br /><br />I have been offered a very nice looking Four Winns 257 Quest for next to nothing. She has fallen off her trailer and has some cosmetic damage which looks fairly east to put right.<br /><br />Problem is she has twin 200hp outboards, to reduce running costs I need to sell the 2...
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    Con rod and cap alignment

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm trying to rebuild my 1986 Evinrude 70. I'm having problems aligning the con rod caps. I seem to be able to get one on each side to line up but can't get any more than that.<br /><br />I've made up a tool consisting of two small v-blocks which I clamp across the chamfered edges...
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    Help Identify Ignition Part, Yamaha F30

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 2001 Yamaha F30 4-stroke with a Motorola CDI unit. There is a small ignition component I am trying to identify because the wires have broken off it a I can’t seem to find it on the Yamaha online parts diagrams.<br /><br />It is a small black cylinder about ½” diameter and...
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    1986 70HP EVINRUDE SEIZED

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1986 70hp VRO Evinrude. While crusing at WOT she suddenly lost power and there was a rattling noise but she continued to run. I discovered she han no compression on no.2 cyl. Looking back I think I noticed she had been marginally down on power for the last couple of trips...
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    Yamaha F30 no spark

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 2000 (UK spec) F30 outboard with no spark at any of the cylinders. I have been trying to find a manual for it but there doesn't seem to be one available in the UK.<br /><br />Can anyone help me try to diagnose the problem?<br /><br />I have checked the kill switch and...
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