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  1. DamianJP

    Oil Type/Ratio

    Yup you guessed it... the dreaded Gamefisher 5Hp model 217586612. Im getting totally two different answers about oil type/ratio. Some say TC-W (water cooled) is fine , others say stay away from the "W" and use air cooled 2 stroke oil only (like in lawnmowers / weedeaters). This manual that Im...
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    Simple spark plug question

    I have a #217-586612 Model Gamefisher 5HP (ESKA) It had a L87YC in it. Downloaded a service manual for ESKA's and it said to use a J13Y* for all AV520 AV600 AV750 AV817 Models. Than the * led me down to this text.. *Recommended spark plug after 1976 is a Champion RJ13Y I believe my...
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    Gamefisher 5HP shift shaft seal

    I got the drive shaft seal out , now I need advice on the shift shaft seal. Do they leak often? I didnt see any gear oil coming from the shift seal like I did the drive seal, but I thought while I was there just to replace both. If I have to get it out , is this a hard seal to get out. Looks...
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    I have a 1976 and 1976 55HP Evinrudes. Are these both commercial engines?

    Someone told me that all of Johnson/Evinrudes 55HP's from old to new are all commercial engines. 1977 55HP model is 55773D Is this true? It seems like its true because I have no oil pump, no tilt and trim , and the gear case looks bigger than what it should be. You look at a 40-50HP gear...
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    C-Series = Commercial motors???

    Does the C-Series motors mean that they are commercial motors? Does that mean they are more durable or what else is different than the non C-Series motors other than it has no oil pump? Thanks, DamianJP
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    1997 Yamaha C-Series 115HP , Realiable? Inferior to main line up?

    I have a 1997 Yamaha C-Series 115HP, it runs great ! Iv'e always been a Merc / OMC guy and always wanted to stay away from Japanese motors for some stupid reason. Well this 115 has been the best motor I've ever had. Quiet (for a 2 stroke) , turn key/zero maintenance , powerful, and does okay on...
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    WTB Transducer / Power cord for the older Humminbird Piranha Max

    I have a head unit that was given to me and I needed a few things to get it going. Transducer XNT 9 20 T Powercord PC 10 Mount MS PM Thanks, DamianJP
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    Bad installed welch plug , should I remove?

    Hey guys I asked about cleaning and installing the welch plug before but forgot to mention that the previous owner ( or whoever worked on it) butchered the previous welch plug install. Im worried when I get the welch plug out that the carb casting is not perfectly round anymore and when I goto...
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    Gamefisher 5HP 217 Model Lower unit drain/fill rubber washers

    Hey guys Ive never worked on a lower unit with rubber washers (more like O-rings) for the drain and fill screws. How tight do they need to be, I dont wanna break/damage the rubber drain and fill? Thanks, DamianJP
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    Humminbird 570 DI vs Humminbird 728 DI Quadra Beam

    Hey guys A friend of mine is stuck a decision. 570DI or 728 As you can tell by the "DI" the 570 is down imaging. Quadra is on the 728. DI will show bottom alot better from 2D sonar. Quadra Beam will show me whats to either side (Kinda of like a poor man's SI, but smaller coverage)...
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    Carberator Float height

    Hey guys still waiting for damn SEARS parts to send 2 back ordered things, really hurting my turn around time with this motor. Want to get done what I can and I started to clean/rebuild the carb. How to I set the carb float height? And what should it be? Model 217-586612 5HP Gamefisher...
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    Welch plug help

    Hey guys Do I really need to clean behind the welch plug? Rest of the carb seemed pretty clean no varnish or crud built up. I only messed with one back in the day on a snow blower that ironically had a Tecumseh engine/carb on it. I threaded a screw into the plug and pulled it out. Then...
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    Gamefisher 5HP 217 Model Lower unit oil??

    Hey guys What type on lower unit oil should I use for the lower unit? Thanks, DamianJP
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    Trouble finding parts for a older yamaha 4 stroke

    Hey guys My friend had what I thought was a 25hp but I think it's a 15hp now. It seems to be a late 80's early 90's motor Yamaha 15HP 4 Stroke. I need to get a place for parts / schematics and such. It's hard to find a place for older Yamaha 4 strokes. Every place it saying 2006 and later...
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    Need help find year and info on older Yamaha 25hp 4 Stroke

    Hey guys Friend of mine was given a older Yamaha 4 stroke 25hp. I wanna say late 80's early 90's if thats even possible. When did they start making 4 strokes? I need help with exactly what year and any info. Wiring diagrams schematics , anything. Motor was painted black and I can only find a...
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    Mercury Oil Tanks (External)

    Hello My nephews external oil tank cracked and he needs another one. I see some on Ebay / Craigslist. Are all these the same / interchangable? Or am I look for a certain one. 1994 Mecury Offshore 2.5L 200HP Thanks...
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    Lower unit drive shaft oil seal

    Hey guys Still turning wrenches on a gamefisher 5HP and need to know if this oil seal is going to be hard to get out and to put a new one back in? Lower unit oil had water in it and Im tryin to replace seals that can let water in. This one had oil on top of it when I got the bottom water pump...
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    Need some info for Gamefisher 5HP Carb

    Hello Im still working on a friends Gamefisher 5HP and need some info about setting up the carb. Model 217-586612. I need.. 1)How many turns out should the air/fuel mixture screw be? 2)Idle RPM it should be at 3)Float measurement / right float level...
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    Sears Gamefisher 5HP Model 217-586612

    Hello I'm selling a SEARS Gamefisher 5hp Model number 217-586612 and want to get it in %100 running order before I do. Things I need help with 1) Fires up but bogs down randomly , the carb needs a rebuild...
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    Need advice , buying used jet ski

    Hello all I usually work on outboards, alot. I know my way around them pretty good but Im lost when it comes to jet ski's right now. My nephew called me up from NY (im in FL) to get advice so I thought about coming to Iboats to get some info/help. He's looking at 2 jet skis right now and I need...
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