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    1996 Yammy 70TLRU no power (electric/battery)

    Hi, I've some sort of connection/relay issues with my motor. At first I thought it had to do with my sticky tilt/trim relay switch but it seems to be something else. At first I would turn the key and the tach would come on. Then I'd continue turning to start then I'd hear a click and...
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    96 Yamaha OB possible fuel issue

    Hi, When I took my boat out the first time this year (Yep, very late in the season since I work too much) I noticed an issue with the motor cutting off. I'll put in, go wake speed with no real issues for about 400 yards or so till I'm out of the wake zone then I'll open it up and go...
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    96 70hp Yammy Hose from lower unit?

    Hi, I just picked up a 70hp Yamaha. I noticed that I've got this hose coming up from the lower unit near the shift rod. It runs toward the bottom of the engine cowl and has a plastic nipple on the end. It's not connected to anything and I'm wondering where does it go? I can't really tell...
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    1983 70HP Johnson Seahorse Transom prob..

    Hi, My 83 70hp Johnson has some rusted parts on the transom that are pretty much frozen by the rust. I haven't been able to raise my engine for over a year. I've tried rust remover, banging with a hammer and etc to no avail. Now, I've found a complete transom assembly from a 77 70hp Johnson...
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    83 70hp Johnson Seahorse oil leak at prop

    Hi, I've noticed a small oil leak coming out of the center of the prop. I recently acquired this motor/boat so haven't changed the lower units oil. Could it just be oil that's worn out and needs changing or something more (Gaskets and etc...)? TIA...
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    83 Johnson 70HP OB hesitation/dead spot...

    Hi, I have an 83 Johnson 70hp Seahorse OB that has what seems to be hesitation/dead spot in acceleration. As I push the throttle forward I get to a spot where the motor just stalls and sometimes just stalls to the point of stopping. If I run it for a while I can get by it if I just push...
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