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  1. cousinabe

    Rodbolt please. S225TXRV

    I get one lean sneeze on cold start up; sometimes it will stall out. it doesn't do it after that. is that ok/normal? 600 hrs. also notice when i first start it, it maintains 600-700 rpms. when it sneezes and stalls, i will restart and it now goes through the normal cold idle process... 1100...
  2. cousinabe

    Will gauges work with F150

    Posting for a friend. He is repowering his twin s200txrx with twin F150's and has existing yamaha fuel managent gauges and tachs. Will the gauges and tachs work as is? One motor is a f150txrd the other is a 2006 model.
  3. cousinabe

    Help! - Boat 'feels' heavy and has a list to stbd.

    I have a 1997 Pursuit 2870CC with twin 225 yamahas. In 2004 I had a thru hull transducer installed on the starboard stern side of the boat. My symptoms: For the past few seasons, my boat has degraded in performance, a slight list to STBD and overall 'feels' heavy. I have to put in bow down port...
  4. cousinabe

    Powerhead replacement S200TXRX. How hard?

    My friend needs to replace his power head on his 1999 S200TXRX. How difficult is it to dress a new power head? Are there any gasket kits that need to be purchased, etc. How long does it normally take, etc? I have the OEM manual and am pretty comfortable doing all maint items, just have never...
  5. cousinabe

    S225TXRV blown powerhead - Rodbolt help

    So I was out cruising today and unfortunately not at the helm :( I heard the alarm go off, ran to the helm but did not look at any indicators. I tried to re-start the starboard engine, but it wouldn't... sounded funny too. after limping to the dock, took off the hood and saw metal shavings and...
  6. cousinabe

    opinions - 1988 4.3 Mercruiser Alpha I

    I am trying to help my girlfriends father sell his boat. He has fallen ill and we need to get rid of it. The boat, a 1988 Sea Ray Seville 20' Cuddy cabin was winterized and stored in 11/2007 and has not been run since. It was used in fresh water and always trailered with no bottom paint. I...
  7. cousinabe

    Yamaha Tech in Hilton Head, SC

    My friend in Maryland is considering buying a boat located in Hilton Head, SC powered with a 1998 S225TXRW. Does anyone have a recommendation for a tech in the area to check out that engine? Thanks
  8. cousinabe

    1997 225 power trim & tilt bolts snapped

    S225TXRV and L225TXRV. I was trying to remove the PTT unit from the bracket to do some maint. One of my engines slowly drops. If I trim them both up, the port one will be down in the water the next morning. I bought new check valve and manual relief valve guts and planned to replace. I...
  9. cousinabe

    2003 250 HPDI Z250TURB / keyswitch issues??

    Helping a friend on a 25ft Contender with dual stations and a single Z250TURB. Started up and idled through no wake zone. Noticed the Yamaha gauges went blank. Ran for 5 minutes ~4000 rpms, throttled back through a shallow area where we hit bottom(sand) and stalled out. Tried to start...
  10. cousinabe

    1997 S225TXRV internal anodes

    I am looking into replacing the internal anodes on my motors as preventative maintenance. Any thoughts on if these are neccessary items to change?
  11. cousinabe

    Fuel Injector cleaning

    I have 1997 225 EFI's, S225TXRV/L225TXRV and am interested in cleaning my fuel injectors. I know there are recommendations to send them to Flagship for cleaning, but was wondering if anyone has a method for doing it yourself. I read up on a FI cleaning system called Run-Rite, but not sure if...
  12. cousinabe

    S225TXRV draw tube and gasket part number

    I have a 1997 S225TXRV. I just serviced my O2 sensor and need to get a new gasket and draw tube. I've read many posts about draw tube changes. Does anyone know the correct part number for the modified draw tube and gasket for this model#? The 65L-11353-00-00 JOINT does not have a replacement...
  13. cousinabe

    PTT intermittent problems on twin 1999 S200TXRX

    Is there a wiring schematic for twin ptt to the 704 binnacle? The service manual has the diagram for single controls. I am interested in how the single button on the binnacle wires into the twin ptt system. My friend is having intermittent trim problems on twin 1999 S200TXRX motors. With the...
  14. cousinabe

    1997 225 EFI Cold Idle **RESOLVED**

    1997 S225TXRV No winky blinky codes other than 33 during warm up, then to 1. Motor currently idles at 730 when warm and 850-900 when cold. I know it should be 1200 when cold - what should I check for this? New low pressure pumps, new VST filter, pressure reads 35psi, new spark plugs.
  15. cousinabe

    how to find a good mechanic in my area?

    Any suggestions on how to find a good Yamaha mechanic in Baltimore, MD 21230? Thanks
  16. cousinabe

    1997 225 SWSII EFI cough at cold start

    Both engines cough at cold start. I usually hold the key in to choke while starting. Starts in 5 secs, then will run for a few seconds and cough and die. This usually happens three times and then runs fine all day. idles at ~1200 rpm until warm and then to 750. Engines have 510hrs, new VST...
  17. cousinabe

    1997 225 SWSII Overheat alarm / flushing question.

    Is there a good way to flush the water passages in the engine? I had an overheat problem this past weekend. After running for over an hour at 4200 rpm with 8 people and full fuel, the starboard overheat alarm and visual indicator came on. I shutdown for ten minutes and re-started, alarm was...
  18. cousinabe

    fuel gauge always reads full

    My multifunction gauge always reads full. this did not happen last season. I have twin 1997 Yamaha 225 SWSII EFI engines. the two tanks/sending units are wired to a switch(port/starboard) which wires into the single multifunction guage. can both sending units be bad? when i disconnect the...
  19. cousinabe

    1997 Yamaha 225 tilt problem

    1997 Yamaha 225 SWS-II Model S225TXRV. When I tilt the motor up, the next morning the motor has dropped down to the trim. The motor remains at the top end of the trim. the trim piston is good. this rules out the manual release valve, correct? I am guessing there is a problem in the power...
  20. cousinabe

    Yamaha OX66 Mystery Alarm

    I have twin 2000 Yamaha 200's on Parker 2520 Pilothouse.....both engines start and run great, however, if I run 4200 RPM's plus for any amount of time the alarm (solid tone) goes off on port engine. Not sure if the alarm is an over heat because the whole gauge is flashing (no Red). I shut the...
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