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    Need another Motorcycle...

    it's pristine 2003 Yamaha.
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    Time to chuck the 470

    No one here has a crystal ball
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    Stall during acceleration

    With all respect! You may not have the knowledge to rebuild it and would be better served to go new..
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    Time to chuck the 470

    If my recently acquired searay 22 is any indication of weight vs power, I agree..my boat is heavy compared to the 21ft CC I had. The CC was 1000 lbs lighter with basically the same engine. Like a Camaro compared to a Cadillac But once upon plane it is smooth.
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    Picture of my prop - what’s going on here?

    Yep, If the blades aren't beat up you are very fortunate...
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    4.3 intake manifold drain video

    I think water expands in all directions when freezing, I've left a few open mason jars in the rain and they will break.
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    Stall during acceleration

    Pull the flame arrestor and have someone drive the boat while you observe the carb. When they hammer down you should see a generous spray of fuel..
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    Which lube do you use for Lubricating shift cables

    I have done something similar on motorcycle cables but the last lower cable I put on was Teflon coated and the sheath as well.
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    Which lube do you use for Lubricating shift cables

    I just lube the brass slides. The cable itself is pre-lubed I believe.
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    Which lube do you use for Lubricating shift cables

    I generally use what I have handy if it's oil. WD 40 is not a lube so you don't want it.
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    5.7 Automotive Intake manifold

    I had an automotive AL Edelbrock duel plane on my last boat that lasted me 15 years. The boat rotted and the engine is now in a 85 PU..
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    Hey Mods

    It's a tough job! Thanks!
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    yamaha fourstroke crank bearings

    The 150 is a very popular engine, and Yamaha is a reputable company, I'm surprised you can't find parts..
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    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    Nav lights have a specific function all others are a hindrance. Dock lights are nice if you are docking, the accent lights are a fad, I live on the river and sometimes a novice barge pilot will be scorching the shoreline with a floodlight but only for moments at a time, it still scorches my...
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    Double engine failure in ten minutes

    I bet the fuel tank is common, I would start there.
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    First time cleaning a carb, ruined the jets?

    You probably want to get new ones, those will be a pain to install and remove in the future..
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    Lifting boat off trailer to repair bunk

    Gather you parts for the trailer, put the boat back in the water, fix the trailer..
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    Merc 4.3

    It was a reliable motor in my 89 S10 , never had one in a boat. I have a V8 preference and I have enjoyed this thread! It gave me 200k in the truck.
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    Winter project seagull outboard

    That's probably about the same motor as my uncle's, he would take me and my cousin out in a cat rigged dingy.. they don't sail close so the motor got used when needed. Good memories!
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    Winter project seagull outboard

    When I was growing up my uncle had a small sailing dingy with one of those. It always ran flawlessly for years... That's gonna be a fun project!
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