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    no start/slow cranking/no spark (followup)

    87 yamaha 150hp<br /><br />hopefully in the future if someone has this problem of a slow cranking yamaha that will not start due to no spark, they have used the search function and find this.<br /><br />had a mechanic look at it and $400 later it is running perfectly.<br /><br />there is a...
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    gummed up or rusted powerhead?

    87 yamaha 150<br /><br />the motor was used very little the past 3 seasons. during this 3 yr time it has exhibited slow cranking symptoms similar to a weak battery, but typically it would start, run well, and subsequently crank freely till it sat for a few weeks, then crank slowly again. <br...
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    no spark

    87 yamaha 150 <br /><br />boat sat in the water for 7 weeks <br />battery ran down, would not charge up, so i replaced it.<br /><br />still will not start... come to find there is no spark.<br /><br />given the above circumstances of sitting all summer, where would be a good place to look for...
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