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    1975 johnson 6hp water pump question

    I just ordered parts and when I recieved the impeller kit it looks to be too big. And it also says not to use with a plastic housing inwhich i have a plastic housing. My question being is this the wrong kit to use or did i recieve the wrong impeller? Do I need to order a metal housing?
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    What can I use to clean lower unit

    My lower unit is full with gunk, what could I clean the plate with and down inside lower unit? Is there some kinda spray i can use?
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    Pulling the flywheel

    I have 1975 johnson 6hp and i want to remove the flywheel tomorrow, i noticed a cap that goes around the flywheel. Can this cap be removed? How do you remove it? Thanks
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    Compression tester from harbor freight

    I bought a compression tester from harbor frieght and i just wanted to see if they are accurate and if anyone had experience with it?
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    Has anyone have experience with compression tester from harbor frieght

    I bought a compression tester from harbor frieght and i just wanted to see if they are accurate and if anyone had experience with it?
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    Has anyone used a compression tester from harbor frieght

    I bought a compression tester from harbor frieght and i just wanted to see if they are accurate and if anyone had experience with it?
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    Buzzer going off

    I have a 2003 yamaha 130 txrb. I pulled out of marina today going slow and when I finally started to accelerate after 2 or 3 minutes the buzzer went off behind the ignition. I never knew I had this alarm and I'm not sure what this alarm is for. Does anyone know what this alarm is? Anyways i let...
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    I have a question with the lower unit

    On the website it says the seal support pin is 3/4" long. Mine is 1/2". Does anyone with exp with this engine or similar know how long the seal support pin is? When I pulled the lower unit i think I may have snapped it but I can't tell if it def snapped? Thanks
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    Which flush adapter do you hook hose up to

    I have a Yama 130. Which hose adapter do you use.
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    1975 Johnson 6hp

    I noticed that on my 1975 6hp that i don't have a pee hole. Is the water suppose to be coming out of the water outlet and exhause relief? I haven't seen water come out the discharge either. Isn't suppose to come out after the thermostat reaches a certain temp? Is it suppose to come out when...
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    Gear lube question

    I have a yamaha 2003 130hp. Would I be able to use mercury gear lube for the gear case. My friend gave me a gallon of it and would be nice to use it. Also do you know the size of the fill hole? Thanks
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    Gear lube question

    I have a 1975 6hp Johnson. Is there suppose to be a gasket for either the drain or vent screws ?
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    How to take off flywheel

    Hi all, how can I take this flywheel off? Can I just use a socket wrench or is there a special tool like a puller? There isn't any holes to mount the puller too.
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    Flushing a yamaha

    I have a 2003 Yama 130 txrb. When I do a fresh water flush with the adapter on top of engine would it be okay to have engine in water tilted up or down? I don't know if I'm doing it right. I usually do the flush with the engine down but the engine is in the water. Is this ok? Also i know some...
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    Compression test on 1975 Johnson

    I have 2 engines on my boat and i decided to take the 1975 Johnson 6RL75R. It's the 6 hp model. So I got it home today and did a spark check and compression test. When I did the spark check the spark was mostly orange. Does that mean a weak or bad spark. And when I did the compression test it...
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    Help with compression and spark test

    In order to do a compression test do you have to disconnect anything to make sure engine won't start up. First time doing one and dont know to much about it. Would you be able to give me directions to be safe? And when tAking out spark plugs and taking them out do i need to be careful of...
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    I'm need help finding a carb kit

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a 2003 yamaha 130hp txrb carb kit. I can only find ones for a 150hp. If anyone knows where I can get one i would really appricate it. I can only find it for 1991-93
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    Where can you get repair manuals from

    I have been trying to find a yamaha repair manual. I would like to get a manual from yamaha if possible? I have a cheap 10$ service manual but doesn't go into depth about step by step. Can anyone recommend a good book that has step by step instructions and where can I get it from?
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    I need help rebuilding carbs

    I have a yamaha 130 txrb 2 stroke motor. I will be rebuilding my carbs next week and would like some tips if you have any. I have rebuild lawnmowers and a atv carb before but never a outboard. Has anyone used any kind of repair manual with yamis?is there anything on the web about rebuilding...
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    Should these wires be connected

    I have a yami 130. I was looking at my engine and noticed these two wires aren't connected. Should they be?
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