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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    Nevermind!!! took compass apart for refilling and a tag on the hidden bottom read "NOT REFILLABLE" Lol Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    already have some of this,I will give it a try.thanks Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I think your nurses are out looking for you.Time to go back to your room
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    Yes it is very specific.it reads "Compass fluid". lol. Charlie
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    Topping off a compass, what to use?

    I have filled a compass many years ago and used "Compass fluid" as it was called at west marine .I now need a small amount to top off my compass and my west marine bottle only had a drop left in it.dont know why I saved it.anyone know what can be used to top off a few needed ounces? or should I...
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    trim tabs or not?

    Trim tabs or not???? TRIM TABS...Charlie
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    Yep,last season.Was also an easy maintenance to perform.Charlie
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    rub rail

    Not sure what you are trying to describe.As already suggested a pic will be more helpful than your description.Charlie
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    Water separater filter options

    3 years??? Thats stretching it.Better hope you don't get the rust and pinhole while you are out on the water.Charlie
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    Nothing wrong,no issues at all, just doing some pm so nothing does go wrong.I have had the motor 3 years and would have no idea when the stats were last changed.All clean inside the housing and old stats had minimal wear/corrosion .Charlie
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    I have has the motor for 3 years and I have to say Yamaha has made motors easy for a regular guy to maintain. I have easily done waterpump, fuel pumps, vst filter, fuel filter and other really simple stuff.I have to hand it to Yamaha,They make it feasible for a regular guy to do some...
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    Water separater filter options

    Fuel water sep should be changed every season /spring UNLESS there is already a fuel/water issue ,a regular filter/sep will be more than effective.If an issue is suspected then the drain filter would be a good choice.BTW in my 30+ years of boating I have had only 1 issue related to a full...
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    The motor prior to my purchasing it was a Bravo setup as I was told. The boatyard said that they would swap the coupler from my bad motor which I am certain had a good coupler.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Def gonna run it and see what I can see before installing drive. I assume I can idle it without water going to it for a minute or two. Should be obvious looking thru the gimbal.....I assume?? Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Pulled dist cap today and all relatively new inside.
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    wouldn't be tough to do.motor is still winterized so its gonna crank some and I can have wifey turn the key.....
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Would it be that obvious that you would see it at crank speed?
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Vibration is only when in gear and bumped just above idle speed.Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Nah,it starts and runs too well for that to be the issue but I am always in for new parts so maybe some new tune up parts but not expecting it to run any different .Charlie
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    Yes never had any vibration until engine was replaced.Engine runs and idles perfectly.Starts immediately,extremely fresh looking motor .I checked it out thoroughly when it was sitting in the boatyards shop prior to purchase.Vibration only when drive is engaged and bumped up to above idle speed...
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