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    Reattaching an oil pump (and reservoir) too a 2004 Yamaha 50hp 3cyl 2 stroke?

    But , but ----When the motor is running the parts will be covered / coated with oil.-----That is the only way parts can be protected from wear.------So when the carburetor runs out of fuel only DRY air goes through that cylinder.-----The cylinder produces no heat / no power.-----My point is that...
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    1990 Yamaha Pro 50 2-Stroke - trouble starting, now it won't start

    Your starting issue has to do with the starter / choke primer solenoid.-----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking.----Or post a step by step of the procedure you are using to start this motor.------I had to coach an individual last year on starting an older motor.-----Had...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Bowriders do not do well at the ---Haulover Inlet-----Look for the videos on youtube.
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    Reattaching an oil pump (and reservoir) too a 2004 Yamaha 50hp 3cyl 2 stroke?

    There are numerous posting on oil / ratios / fouling of plugs.------Postings where they say it is bad to run a multi carburetor engine out of fuel .---Say that some cylinders will be running with no oil during that procedure.-----That simply leads me to say that many folks do not understand the...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    There are some " timeshare " boating clubs.------Look for one in your area.------They own say 10 or 12 boats.------You pay an annual fee plus for the time you use one.-----A competent person looks after all the details ( insurance , maintenance ) ETC.------Cheapest way to go boating !!!
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    Is fogging oil different than it used to be???

    The fogging is done on older 2 strokes to coat all the bearings on crankshaft with lots of sticky oil.-----A can of storage oil should do for about 5 seasons on a V-6 model 2 stroke or a V-8 inboard.----But as stated there is a lot of overkill done on winterizing.------Had an individual call me...
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    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    A compression test is the first thing to do.-------Spray some storage / fogging oil into each plug hole with piston near the top.----You want them all the same around 120 PSI.-----Many folks would say " Just buy a new 4 stroke"----I for one think that an older / easy to maintain 2 stroke is...
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    Sea Rayder F16: low speed, smoke on idle, loud

    A stroke engine will smoke.----Using a different oil may help reduce the smoking.------But I have said it many times ---" the whole concept of oil mixed in gasoline is not well understood "
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    Engine Mount Trolling Motors

    Perhaps you should look at the parts diagrams of a 1962 and a 1964 model !!----You will see that the 62 and 64 had the same bearings as well.----This whole concept of oil in 2 strokes is not well understood.
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    Reattaching an oil pump (and reservoir) too a 2004 Yamaha 50hp 3cyl 2 stroke?

    In 2004 they did not offer the 50 HP as a ---" mix your own " set up.
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    Engine Mount Trolling Motors

    That looks like the electric shift model.------A bit thirsty but a great running motor.------It will run just fine at 50:1.------Many ways to connect a trolling motor to the main motor for steering.-----Lots of things to look at to make that wonderful motor as reliable as a new motor.-----No...
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    1978 Evinrude 35 hp water,steam exhaust

    A new purchase always needs a new water pump impeller.----And opening the low speed mixture may help getting rid of the lean sneeze.
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    1994 15 HP Johnson hard to start and rough idle

    Missing thermostat is a red flag to me.------Correct , no point doing anything until you have compression values.----Post them here.----The 1994 15 HP has bigger displacement beginning in 1993 model year.
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    Slide hammer puller

    There has been much discussion on how to deal with jammed parts.----I have my own procedures,-------Put your favorite penetrating oil on it and try to pull it out.
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    Slide hammer puller

    It is an anode !-----Provides protection from corrosion.-----It may require some effort to remove the bearing carrier ( seal housing ) as it appears there has been corrosion.
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    Slide hammer puller

    ???-----The anode was removed or left out.------Just remove the carrier bearing housing.-----Simple in my opinion unless it is a salt water motor.
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    Method to repair damaged crank/ flywheel key?

    Good luck with your projects.----Lapping of the crankshaft / flywheel is a standard procedure.----Has been part of outboard repairs for some 50 years , perhaps more !
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    ‘67 evinrude vs 19?? Johnson

    You just need to know how and where to look to find parts for these motors.-----Big dealers are interested in the " willing to spend "----$10,000 or more folks.-----Often not interested in the DIY crowd where they spend 30 minutes answering questions on a $5.00 sale.
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    Slide hammer puller

    Try----evinrudeparts.ca------And others online .-------They clearly show the tabs.------Perhaps you have the wrong service manual too.
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    Slide hammer puller

    Strange.------What is the model # of your motor ?----These are shown in the 1990 parts book I look at !
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