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    yamaha 2013 waverunner

    Thank you QBhoy and Chris1956 for your suggestions. In case this helps anyone, I had someone work on it and he quickly identified the problem was with the fuel pump. I was told the original fuel pump was operating at 10 psi. He said it should be near 50 psi. Replacing the fuel pump allowed...
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    yamaha 2013 waverunner

    Thank you for your help and suggestions. Below is a brief update over the past 2 months. - Nothing new. Still does not run. - Thank you QBhoy. My other 2010 VX Cruiser has a cap and dip stick. This 2010 FX Cruiser HO does not have the same cap. The dip stick is located on the forward...
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    yamaha 2013 waverunner

    Hello QBhoy and iboats, Based on the details below, I'm wondering if you have any ideas or suggestions to get the PWC below running again. (Note: If I could edit the title of this thread and move it to the correct forum, I would but I'm not able to it appears.) DETAILS: 2010 Yamaha FX Cruiser...
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    yamaha 2013 waverunner

    Hard starting and wont run when throttle is advanced. Cleaned the fuel rail and injectors and repl;aced the spark plugs. No benefit. Sounds like it is not getting fuel when the throttle is advanced?? Any suggestions appreciated. New user to this site. thanks Dom costabile
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    1981 15 hp johnson stuck power shaft

    Attempting to replace impeller on this engine, lower unit would not separate from the power head. Gentle prying separated the gearbox and propeller shaft from the drive power shaft. Have never seen this event. How do I get the (stuck) power shift free from the power head so I can install the...
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    62 merc 450 timing with buzz box

    After determining TDC with dial indicator, then turning the crank counter **** wise 0 .235 inches on # one cylinder do I rotate the magneto clockwise until the circuit buzzes??? then counterclockwise ? until the buzzing just stops? This is slightly new to me. or is there a simpler method. thanks Dom
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    QD 11 ihitial highspeed jet setting and Impeller replacement question

    QD 11 Johnson 10 hp what is the initial rough setting of the high speed jet? Does the power head need to be removed to change the impeller? New to this model thanks. Dom
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    recc. for a 50hp or under electric meerc to power a 1960 15 ft. starcraft

    Would apreciate your recc.. for an easy to service and maintain 50hp or under mercury to power a 15ft 1960 starcraft. I am not at all familiar with Merc,s and am fearful of the learning curve for maintenance and repair. I have recently cut my teeth on a evenrude rebuild and learned a ton on...
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    first boat 14ft.lonestar aluminum repair

    purchased my 1960 lonestar, has not regeistered since 1966.must have had water in the bow. Three of the u shaped stiffners are rotted and I missed the fact that the aluminum in this area is deeplly pitted adjacent to the stiffners.I am new to aluminum repair and would appreciate advice on how...
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    58 evenrude 18 hp parts interchange question

    Dropped my engine on the stand and broke the large handle that the tiller handle mounts on. It broke in three places,an alternative to welding it in three places . Would be to searce ebay for the part. Would anyone know if the 10hp 15hp 18hp and 25hp EVENRUDES OR Johnsons are interchangable? I...
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    pressurized 2 line tank diaphram repair question

    Would anyone know the correct material to repair the primer diaphram on the older 2line fuel tanks? The thickness is 1/32 or 0.032. Is it n-butyl material? Mc Master carr carries materils I want to be sure I order the right stuff. thanks Dom
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    1956 evenrude 15 hp rebuild

    JBJ thank you thank you. A little more water in the tub and the water came out Whew what relief!!! Iwill include pictures of both engines. Thanks to all of you who helped with the many problems and obsticles along the way. Would anyone know the type of material used for the pump diaprram of...
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    56 15 evenrude rebuild stumped !

    Finished the rebuild runs no telltale. Removed the lower leg and rechecked the impeller plate and verified the plate which is under the impeller has the inlet opening on the opposite side of the outlet on the top of the pump. Tube grommet seals appear to be in place with the tube in the...
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    1956 15 hp evenrude top seal replacement

    How does the magneto cam come off to replace the top seal. This old girl was leaking and threw oil, the flywheel was stuck really well. Does this come off with a puller? Or is this baked oil? any suggestions. thanks dom
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    1956 evenrude 15 hp rebuild help

    I cannot find the permatex flange seal product.Is the #1 permatex hardening gasket product suitable for mating the power head case together? Or what should I Use? second question The impeller housing appears to have been cleaned and modified to accept three new mounting bolts one is 1/4-20. when...
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    paint code for evenrude polychromatic blue 1956?

    Fellas would you know the paint code number for the polychromatic blue? Or is there a close substitue for it in a automotive product. Thanks Dom Costabile
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    56 15 hp evevrude wrist pin replacement

    Removed the worn wrist pin bushings and find they are iron backed bronze. I cannot find a source for replacement. Hard to believe this common engine is without a replacement source short of rod replacement at 45.00 a rod! Help guys. Do I make them? I have not seen steel/bronze stock and I...
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    1956 15hp evenrude bearing replacement question

    On disassembly I find the lower cylinder with a worn wrist pin bushing and the piston pin support area is also sloppy also some hairline cracks in the skirt of the piston. So new pistons and rings. The rod and main roller bearings Look ok and they measure 0.158 . the rod and crank surfaces...
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    1956 15 hp evenrude problem flywheel removal

    Fellas I am using a automotive gear puller and I have pulled out one of the 1/4 -20 threads attempting to remove the flywheel. I have hit the puller a good firm rap. I am soaking the threads with cutting fluid. I have retapped the thread to 5/16 course. Heat it? Coca- cola soak? any suggestions...
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    lower seal removal stumpped!

    Fellows. this is johnson territory but. my 1957 6hp west bend needs propeller and dive shaftseals. can you reccomend the means of pulling out the seals without a seal puller as seen in the johnson manuels. the prop seal mounts flush in the carrier but the shaft seal under the impeller is...
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