Search results

  1. E

    How to check bearings for water?

    I have Bearing Buddies on my trailer. How do I check the bearings for water intrusion? Is there a way to remove the bearing buddies without destroying them?<br />Ed
  2. E

    Yamaha Throttle control

    I have a 90hp 2stroke with a 704 control. Is there an adjustment to keep the throttle from backing off when cruseing? The manual that came with the control indicates the adjustment is under the control cover, but I don't see anything that will tighten it up. Nothing in the engine repair...
  3. E

    Spray Form Outboad

    I recently raised the hight of my outboard to the 3rd hole on my 18'CC with a 90 2 stroke yamaha. The prop is a 13.75x13 ss protech. When I raised the motor I got an addional 200 rpms and no cavitation. But I am now getting this annoying spray off the motor that is coming over the transom and...
  4. E

    Electrical diagram from boat builder

    When I bought my 18ft boat new last year, I called the boat manufacturer and asked them for an electrical diagram for my model boat. His response was they dont have one. Is it common for a boat manufacture not to have a electrical diagram for a small boat? <br />Ed
  5. E

    Prop thrust washer, which one?

    I have a Mercury Vengance prop that I would like to use on a Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke motor. Where would I get the proper thrust washer and retainers to make this prop fit a Yamaha motor. The prop and motor are both have 15 splines.<br />Thanks for any help.<br />Ed
  6. E

    13.75 x13p sometimes???

    I have a 18' Sailfish CC [1350lbs]with a 90hp Yamaha 2 stroke [261 lbs] which holds 52 gal of fuel[312lbs]. The boat came equiped wiht a 13.25x17p Yamaha aluminum prop. With me, the boat and motor, and all the gear will weigh about 2300 lbs. With this combination the boat ran; <br />4000 rpm 25...
  7. E

    GPS to VHF

    I have a Magellan Meridian Platinum hand held GPS unit that I would like to hook up to my Uniden Oceanus Dsc VHF radio. Has anyone had any experience as to: If it can be done? What conectors or cords are necessary? <br />Ed
  8. E

    Transducer in the hull

    What can be used to adhere the transducer to inside the hull. Has anyone used 3M 5200?
  9. E

    Yamaha overheat signal.

    I have an 18' Sailfish CC with a 2004 Yamaha 90hp. I used this boat and motor last year wihout any problems. I started it up with the muffs and it seamded to run fine including the the flow from the pilot hole. I did not notice the red indicator light on the consol, no alarm went off. This is...
  10. E

    Power head torque

    I am ready to get my 2004 90 hp Yamaha ready for the water. This motor has 50 hrs of running time, so I thought I would check the power head torque. I have the Yamaha manual and it says to torque the 10mm powerhead bolts to 22 lb/ft. That seems high for such a small bolt. Am I missing...
  11. E

    Poly Fuel Tanks

    Any negitives with useing a poly tank over aluminium? I believe that poly tanks were around awhile ago and disappeared. They are back again, but not sure if they are a problem. They seem to be offered in smaller boats, where larger boats are using aluminium[over 20']<br />Ed
  12. E

    Back up prop

    I am looking for a extra prop for my 2cyle 90 hp 2004 Yamaha. I want this as a back up and maybe to try another pitch. If you go on E-Bay there are non Yamaha props that are for sale that say they will fit Yamaha. If I purchased a non Yamaha prop, how do you know how it should shimmed to fit...
  13. E

    Whats a good prop for Yam 90hp?

    What is a good name brand prop for my Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke? I am considering a Hustler. Thanks for the help.<br />Ed
  14. E

    Yamaha running on the bench

    This is my first post on this forum, which I have found very interesting so far.<br />I have a 04 Yamaha 90hp that has a garden hose connector to flush the motor and is very convient. My question is can you run the motor at idle with the garden hoses attached, or is this not enough cooling for...
View older results
Top