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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    Forgot to update this. Drove to get the new old 9.9 ( T9.9 ELRY ) and it is for sure a low hour non commercial use motor. Sold by the...
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    matt167 replied to the thread 1964 Traveler I Think.
    I can’t see what’s going on in the video but can kinda see you have sanded past the gel coat in the picture. That’s not good. Your boat...
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    matt167 replied to the thread New old boat checklist..
    Clear all the way down to the lower unit. It was only throwing a light mist and steam before but impeller also still looked good...
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    matt167 replied to the thread New old boat checklist..
    You’re probably right. It’s been a year since I’ve seen them as they are sitting in my other boat in storage
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    matt167 replied to the thread New old boat checklist..
    I think what I have is 3/4” which is what is on the boat.
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    matt167 replied to the thread New old boat checklist..
    I forgot to update this after first outing. Obviously knowing it’s an ‘89 it had a high probability of breaking down first time out...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    I’m going to go for it. I really wanted another 4 stroke FI Suzuki but it’s not in the cards this year with the boat purchase and it...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    The one I have just has many signs of being a worn out high hour motor when you look close. I missed it when I bought it truthfully as...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    Is $1k a fair price for one of these motors as a low hour pretty minty and mint running one?
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    matt167 replied to the thread 1965 starcraft nassau transom.
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2012 F150 3.5 EB turbo(2) oil change, low miles on oil.
    The oil needs to get up to operating temp and hold there for twice that time to burn the moisture off.. anything less is short trip/...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    The only thing I can think of on the cheap is that if it is condemned, I have a 1986ish Johnson 20hp w/ remote control that I bought for...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    I would tend to agree 100%. I keep the boat at a storage facility since my yard is a postage stamp.. I can trailer it to my FIL’s for...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    I guess it might make sense that it’s been cooked as the rings could be hurt and still run well enough. I don’t have high hopes I guess...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    Not sure as I haven’t checked it. I really don’t think it’s down on compression as it does actually run fine and has plenty of power. I...
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