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    Yamaha F 90 temp gauge hook up

    I understand your direction on the 3 wire. I have attached 2 additional photos of the motor. The are probably not as good as you need, but I dont have any more and the boat and motor are at a different location. Thanks for all your efforts to help me
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    Yamaha F 90 temp gauge hook up

    Thank you for the plug information, I will look for the plug with the 3 wires. My current gauge only has 2 wires on the sending unit. Do I need a new gauge? The Yamaha rigging guide does not address a temp gauge for my motor, not that I could find. Here is a picture of the dipstick side of...
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    Yamaha F 90 temp gauge hook up

    Thanks for the photos, but my configuration seems different. I will look and see if I can find the water jacket plumbing from your photo.
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    Yamaha F 90 temp gauge hook up

    Yes I guess I can understand the liability, and their need to protect the dealers. But there is also customer service. The model number of the outboard is F 90LB, 6FP L Thanks for the reply Ed
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    Yamaha F 90 temp gauge hook up

    Trying to find a water connection on a 2022 F90 Yamaha outboard, to hook up a temp and or water pressure gauge. Tried the dealer who rigged the new engine, but no help. I called yamaha customer service and told me they won't give information like this to a owner only dealer. I feel...
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    2 stroke vs 4 stroke prop differences

    The dealer switched to the 4 stroke setting on the Yamaha tach
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    2 stroke vs 4 stroke prop differences

    Both engines have the same length shaft 20". The yamaha dealer set the motor in the same location as the 2 stroke.
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    2 stroke vs 4 stroke prop differences

    Same 2.0 gear ratio
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    2 stroke vs 4 stroke prop differences

    I just had to re-power my 18' Sailfish CC. The 19 year old Yamaha 90 hp 2 stroke bit the dust. The prop on the 2 stroke was a Power Tec 3x13.5x15 which truned 5200 rpm at wot, which was right in the power range. I re-powered it with a Yamaha 90 hp 4 stroke. I used the prop off the 2 stroke...
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    Yamaha 2S 90 hp oil leak

    How do you keep the oil tank form leaking out of the oil level sensor cap? I used a plastic tie to secure it, but am not sure it will work. Is there some type of clamp that goes around the cap?
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    Carb bowl corrosion

    I just opened the cabs on my 90hp 2s 2004 Yamaha outboard. All 3 carbs have corrosion inside the float bowls. Is there a corrosion leveling coating that I can apply and will not be effected by 10% ethanol fuels?
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    trailer springs

    What is the diffrence in ride [or any other factor] on a 3 leaf spring set up compared to a 4 leaf spring all with the same weight rating?
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    Envoy as a tow vehicle?

    I have 18' CC that weighs about 2200# ready to go. I presently tow it with a Jeep Liberty to the local ramp. The Jeep pulls it without any problems. MY wife and I want to take some road trips with the boat. I feel the Jeep is a little light for over the road trips. The trailer does not...
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    More tilt or less height

    I have a 186 sailfish cc with a 90hp 2s Yamaha [2004]. The prop is a ss Power Tech 13.75 x 13[15YM90SCD3R13s] that gives that acts like 15 pitch prop. The motor is set in the next to the hightest hole so it is sitting higher than the manufacture recommends. He recommends one hole down. The...
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    Which Tabs

    I have a 18' Sailfish cc. I am looking to install trim tabs for better control. I am not sure as to what style tabs to use. I think I would perfer Smart Tabs, due to the less holes in the transom. But are they as effective as Bennett or Lenco adjustable tabs? Ed
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    Should I buy a new fishfinder?

    I have a Humminbird Platinum 120 fishfinder that is about 20 years old. I used it in freshwater for most of its life and it served well. I am now using it in salt water [under 100'] with a in the hull transducer mount. Q What would I gain with a fishfinder with more up to date technology?<br...
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    What can I expect?

    I have a Yamaha 90 hp 2 stroke on a 18' Sailfish cc, total wt 2200#. This boat came with an alum. 17p prop. This set up would do 37 mph at 5300rpm. Tried several SS props of various pitch. The one that has worked the best so far is Power Tech 14x13. This prop give a good hole shot and pulls...
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    Temp and Water Pressure Gauge

    I would like to install a water pressure and temp gauge on my 90 hp 2 stroke Yamaha. I can only find one port to connect to on the block. Is there a way to tap a hole in the thermostat housing for the temp sending unit?<br />Ed
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    Sailfish Warranty

    Sailfish Warranty Has anyone had any expereince with Sailfish warranty work? I never had to utilize any warranty work on my 2003. How statisfied were you with the resolution?<br />Ed
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    Single Axel Trailer Wt.

    What is the approx Wt of a typical galvinized single axel trailer for a 18ft boat. I tried the mfg website, but not part of the specifications.<br />Ed
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