Recent content by John Christopher

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    Yamaha erratic running

    I have a 1996 200 h.p. Yamaha Saltwater Series. All repair places around here are booked solid next 3 weeks. Engine runs perfectly at under 2000 rpm and over 4000 (neutral or under load makes no difference). Fuel and filters are clean. Between 2000 & 4000 the engine will lose rpm and then...
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    Yamaha 200 False Alarm?

    I have a 1996 Yamaha 200 Saltwater Series (since new), 580 hours, professionally and regularly maintained. Recently, the overheating alarm has come on every time I run it up over 4000 rpm. There is a good stream of water coming out and it is cool. My mechanic is scratching his head. Is it...
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    Dual engine connector

    I have a 209 Grady White with a 200 hp Yamaha main engine and a 9.9 Yamaha kicker. Connecting the two together with a tie bar for trolling, requires death defying gymnastics leaning over the transom and frequent trips to the chiropractor. Is there a better system available on the market where...
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    Squeeze bulb - no fuel

    Went to run my 9.9 kicker for first time this season - no fuel. Squeezed bulb probably 100 times. Disassembled fuel line and bulb - no air lock. Disconnected fuel line from fuel filter (water separator) and ran main engine (200 Yamaha) - no fuel comes out of separator outlet to kicker. What's...
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