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    1993 250TXXR exhaust question

    I dropped the lower unit and replaced put in a new water pump kit adn brand new damper seal. I was careful putting it back together and it went on great and is pumping water like crazy. My question is - should there be exhaust and water coming from the louvered vents in the lower unit above the...
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    250 Yamaha Engine Cowling disassembly

    My cowling has gotten nasty over the years and I would like to take it apart to have it painted and the labels under the covers on the front and back have gotten moisture in between the clear lexan and the Yamaha labels. The only screws inside I can find hold the vents in place but I cannot...
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    1993 250TXXR Oil not transferring to engine oil tank

    Received a low oil alert with buzzer and found the engine tank was in fact low. I put oil in the engine tank and still received the warning. DO I have a bad sensor? Where do I start and check to see if it is a sensor or the remote pump?
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    1992 Yamaha 250TXRR chasing a problem is it my Carbs?

    I have had fuel problems (E-10). I put in some new fuel and conditioner, changed filter canister, new NGK plugs, rebuilt fuel lifter pumps, replaced electiric fuel pump and seem to be getting gas to the motor now. The engine, however, still is not running correctly. It will idle on the hose but...
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    Can my OB be overcharging my batteries?

    1992 250 hp Yamaha. Dual batteries. Starting (#1) and deep cycle (#2). Battery switch is off/1/both/2. Run boat on #1 only. Yamaha has second charging lead that is connected to #2 deep cycle for pumps, lights, gps, radio etc. Batteries seem to be using alot of water and also heating up. Can the...
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    12v grounding Dynaplate and hull zincs?

    24' Fiberglass OB powerboat. Dual batteries, one starting, one deep cycle accessories. All electrical and lightning (t-top) grounds connect to a dynaplate mounted to the underside of the boat. First, is that correct 12v grounding? Second, my brass thru-hull and brass drain plug have deteriorated...
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    Gauges and ignition only work intermittantly

    1992 250 Yamaha original owner. Recently, went to start and when I turned the key the gauges went blank and reset. After repeated attempts the motor finally cranked. However, while running, the gauges intermittently go blank and reset or flash different idiot lights. None of this seems to affect...
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    Connecting Garmin 178c to DSC VHF wiring help.

    I have a 178C GPSMAP and West Marine VHF500 DSC VFH radio. GPS wiring shows a data in (white) and data out (green). VHF wiring shows a data in (green) and no data out. So do I just connect the green and the white is for something else into the GPS? Is the VHF supposed to communicate back to the...
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    continental rear cross-member failure

    I have an 1998 A2360 A=alluminum, 23 = ft., 60 = 6,000 lb. GVWR is 6,700 lbs. The rear cross-member is a 3.5 or 4 " square alluminum tube. This cross-member bolts to the underside of the trailer I-beams and supports the trailer bunks at the back of the trailer. The I-beams are bolted to the...
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    QL78yc vs. L77jc4 sparkplug for '94 Evinrude 60hp, E60TLERV

    Bought the referenced motor and it came with QL78YC champions. The manual calls for L77JC4 plugs. Seems to be running OK. Use the boat for recreational purposes. Any advise on what I should be using?
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