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    2009 Yamaha F60TLR

    Doing some reading up on Yam maintenance including the maligned VST. Making sure I am understanding what I see in my parts diagrams. Is the VST the housing for the fuel pump? Or is my 09 got a different set up? Also, would it be good to go ahead and clean the tank and replace the filter as...
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    Advice on prop diameter

    I have a 10 1/4 X 14 SS prop on a 2008 Yamaha F60 TLR paired with a 17'7" War Eagle stick steer. The wot RPM's run low~4500 or less. The boat does not plane out well. Looking at several calculators, they show lower pitch as well as some options with increased diameter. I understand that lowering...
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    Propeller options War Eagle 754VS, Yamaha 60 horse 4 stroke

    I have a 17 foot 7 inch modified V aluminum hull. It came with a 10 1/4 x 14 prop. I have ran the info through the Michigan Wheel prop selector as an up to 17 foot boat and as a 17 to 19 foot boat. I come up with multiple choices for prop sizing, but none for the prop I have. The issue I have is...
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    New to Yamaha & 4 stroke.

    I have just purchased a 2009 F60TLR. Should I purchase Yamaha brand fuel treatment and ringfree or will aftermarket products be OK? I am thinking along the lines of Stabil and/or Seafoam. It will strictly get non-ethanol.
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    Throtle link and timing advance? '98 Rude 50SPL

    I have a '98 Evinrude model E50TSLECC. I have had issues with the engine not running in gear at idle speed. I have discovered that the cam roller and throttle roller were both worn/damaged. I have repaired them both. Checking everything over, I have discovered that when I shift the motor into...
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    Late 90's 50SPL Rough Idle/Dies under acceleration

    I have had my motor serviced this spring, the mechanic that preformed the service cleaned the carbs, but did not do a rebuild. When I ran the boat this past weekend, it would not idle well. On one of my portable tanks, it kept sucking the primer bulb completly flat, it ran off the other tank...
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    What do I use to repair chips in gelcoat and keel rubbing?

    My wife is the greatest. She bought us a 1984 Bonito 16ft with a '98 50hp 'Rude on it. I drive OTR and she called me last Tuesday and told me about it. Have it at a tech getting a clean bill of health right now. It has chips and a couple of scraps through the gel coat up to the glass. The keel...
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    Corrosion on 2000 15hp Johnson

    I am looking at an Alumacraft jon boat with a 15hp Johnson on it. On initial inspection, I noticed that the spark plugs were rusted. After a more thorough check, I discovered a white powder on several bolts and nuts. It is only a small amount. I inspected the boat and discovered that the grab...
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    Help with a part number

    I have not been able to pull the parts break down on my motor, a 1988 Johnson 120hp (model J120TLCCA), from the BRP website. I was wondering if anyone could help with the part number for the tilt/trim limit/indicator switch that is mounted under the power head on the mounting plate. The tilt...
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    Steering Questions

    I have just purchased a 17' fish/ski combo. On the intial trip out with it, I noticed the steering to the right was very smooth. However, it is a different story turning left. It is very stiff. It steers like an old car with no power steering. What could be causing this and what would be the...
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    Minn Kota Endura 50 trolling motor

    Is a Minn Kota Endura 50 a 12v or 24v motor? There are parralel wires running from two batteries(they are not ran in series) The negatives are tied together on one terminal on a three prong receptacle. The positives are on the other two terminals. Wires from the terminals feed a double pole...
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    Questions about props on fish/ski boat

    I am in the process of purchasing(pending a clean bill of health from the local omc dealer) a 17 foot Bass Skier by Bassmaster with a 1988 Johnson 120 Horse. It has a 13x19 ss on the motor and a spare 13 X17 alum. My dealer does not like ss for our area c/o rocks and other obstructions(I had...
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    oil leaking from prop

    I just looked at a 1988 120hp Johnson. Motor was tilted up on a transom saver, when I lowered motor, oil ran from the prop,What are possible problems and how much (money and labor) to fix?
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