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    cold start issue

    This is a crossflow V-4.-----As always post your compression numbers.-----These things are famous for broken rings !-----Timing does not go out of adjustment on these.-----But check flywheel key.-----Check operation of electric primer too.------And are you pushing key in and holding it in while...
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Crack open a cold one and look at this carefully.-----Something is wrong with #2 and #3 wiring.----Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?
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    Question for "the machinist"

    A simple matter of looking at the parts.-----Perhaps make washer #64 thicker.
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Double check that wires FROM THE CDI module are going to the correct coils.-----When you unplug #2 and #3 wires the motor has to respond.-----Some thing is wrong with the way coils are wired / positioned !!!
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    Anyone recognise this boat?

    Look like there is LOTS of home made stuff on it.
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    A different "Can't attach shift shaft" question

    Correct-----Look this motor over carefully to see if there is a place where you can hold / center the shift rod !!
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Checked the flywheel key ( timing )----Possibly the key is sheared.----Timing light may not show a sheared key.---Have you tried adjusting low speed mixture screws on carburetors ?----Lean sneezing is not well understood.------Checked the reed valves on this motor ?
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Motor sounds just awful in video #1 in my opinion.
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    Envinrude 4425

    Visit----aomci------Lots of willing helpers there.
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    Retirement in another Country

    Wim----How many times have you visited a Canadian hospital ???-----Brother's 4 year old grand daughter has been heard to say-----" Mommy why do I have all these marks all over me ?"-----Answer----Several heart surgeries at less than 4 months old.------Did not bankrupt anyone in my family either.
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    Boat drivers seat placement

    The further you go to the stern ,the smoother the ride.
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    Retirement in another Country

    How did you determine that Canada has---" terrible health care "----Any facts from you ?
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    1957 35 Johnson (carb adjustment)

    A round disc on top of carburetor.------Removed to allow inspection of wee holes.------New disc is installed and hit to make it expand and stay in place.
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    6 hp 4 stroke won’t run when connected to external tank!

    Just fix the issue with the float and float valve !!.------The primer bulb is a manual fuel pump.-----It pumps right through the motor fuel pump to fill the carburetor.-----Saves your arms and shoulder from having to operate the recoil to fill the carburetor !
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    prop remove to replace seal kit mercury 402 40hp

    Make up a spacer / tube / wood stack and use the prop nut to pull it and get it moving.-----Corrosion products have jammed it up.
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    6 hp 4 stroke won’t run when connected to external tank!

    Perhaps made by ----TOHATSU------I think.
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    Outdrive damage, can this be fixed, or is it a replacement?

    Yes----Many cracks can be welded.------But likely the housing will be distorted .-----Internal parts will not fit or be lined up correctly !!!
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    Prop for old Merc

    Your location ?
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    6 hp 4 stroke won’t run when connected to external tank!

    Your carburetor needs attention I say.
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    Motor wont start

    Are you pushing key in and holding it in WHILE cranking it over with starter motor ?----Are you advancing throttle ?
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