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    oil injection

    1989 Yamaha 175 hp m# 175ETXG. Last season my tank kept over flowing and was not sure what the problem was?? But I have since researched it and foud the two arrows on the float at the motor tank were not alinged, and I guess this can cause the problem?? Also I have been told the float or the...
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    Prop's

    I saw a boat the other day with a 250 hp outboard, and it had 2 props one in front of the other??<br />Do you need a longer prop shaft for this?? does it work much better then a single prop?? Do they get better or worse gas milage?? Do you recomend them??<br />I have a 175 Yamaha<br />Always...
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    Prop's

    I saw a boat the other day with a 250 hp outboard, and it had 2 props one in front of the other??<br />Do you need a longer prop shaft for this?? does it work much better then a single prop?? Do they get better or worse gas milage?? Do you recomend them??<br />I have a 175 Yamaha<br />Always...
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    Compression

    what and how should I do a comperssion test on my 1992 Johnson 120hp ??<br />Do I do it with the plugs in or out?? In other words do I take one plug out at a time, or take all out at the same time??<br /><br />What should the compression be in this motor??<br /><br />The reason I ask is I am...
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    motor removeal

    I have a 1992 Henry O' with a 1992 120 Johnson, The problem is I have removed everythnig and the motor is still stuck to the boat???<br />The bolts have the nuts removed on the out side so motor should come off?? The bolts are stuck in the transom and will not turn or come out??<br />I am scared...
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    Side gas tanks??

    I have a 1975 Wellcraft V20 and it has 20 gal side tanks.<br />The problem is that the tanks won't empty toghter and this leaves the boat listing to one side. <br />I have tryed putting the hoses the same length as was sugested to me. Still the same ?? Does anyone no what my problem is??<br...
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    injection problem

    Hello everyone here at I boats. It has been awhile since I have been here and I hope you can help!!<br />I have a 1989 Yamaha 175hp Model 175ETXG<br />The mercury switch has gone on the oil injection and I really don't want to depend on a 14 year old injection system?? I have been mixing the oil...
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    Foul Spark plugs

    I have a 1989 Yamaha 175 model 175ETXG <br />The oil injection mercury switch went and it kept over flowing the the oil tank. Well I disabled the injection system. Now I have been mixing 50 to 1 and being very careful to get a good mix!! But ever since I have been mixing I am only getting about...
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    Fuel problems!!

    Hi guys I hope you can help??<br /> I have a 1989 175hp Yamaha model 175ETXG This is a new to me motor. I have it on a 1974 Wellcraft V20 that I have converted from a I/O to a outboard Via a Gill Bracket. <br /> http://members.fishingworks.com/macojoe/ <br /><br />Problem is when i go out in...
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    anti foul paint

    What is the best way to strip off the antifoul paint from my boat?? I have just finished my conversion from I/O to out board and I like it! Thanks to those who answered questions for me when i was doing this project.<br />I want to get rid of this ugly paint that has been comming off slowly for...
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    Shift problem

    I have a 1989 Yamaha 175 hp. New to me. I have just put new cables on it. I went to the ramp today and had no reverse?? When in the yard and shifting by hand I can get all gears no problem. But when I hook cable to it I can't?? I have adjuted the nuts to as long as I feel comfortable that they...
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    Mixing different oil's

    What is your thought about mixing 2 cycle oil's. I use walmart or penzoil and I try to stick with one but sometimes it is not possible. (lack of prepation) I have a buddy that puts all kinds when ever he needs to add some. what ever is on sale any and all brands all mixed toghter. <br />What is...
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    Remove oil injection

    Hi Guys!! It is time for me to get that Yamaha runing. <br />After reading all the post about older motors and injection systems I have decided to remove mine and mix the gas.<br />Question is I have a 1989 Yamaha Modle #175ETXG What do I need to do to remove this??? <br />Is it as simple as...
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    Yamaha Prop??

    I have a 1989 Yamaha 175 HP I bought it with a SS 19 pitch prop. I think this will be the wrong prop for my boat. All indacations say that I will need a 15 or 17 pitch. <br />I have a prop from the Merc crusier 165 out drive that is a 17pitch and worked well. It seems to fit onto the Yamaha. But...
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    1989 Mercury

    I have a 1989 mercury outboard. I hve owned it since new. was out fishing last Aug when the alarm went off. So i shut it down and lifted the motor to see if anything was blocking the water screen as it was real mungy that day. All was clear. I strasrted it after a little rest and the alsrm never...
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    Trolling plates

    Hi guys I hope evryone had a great New Year. I have a question. What is your thought on using a trolling plate. I do a lot of trolling and need a speed of about 3 mph. I have been thinking of putting a trolling plate on my 175 Yamaha to help me slow down a little. I have not used this motor as...
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    Thanks !!

    I just wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone at IBoats !!!<br />Thanks for all your help guys!!! And I mean this in a nice way.. I hope I don't need your help again. But if I do, I no were their are a Great bunch of guy's that will help me out.<br /><br />God Bless Everyone!!<br />MacoJoe &...
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    Converting an I/O to outboard

    Hi Guys I have a 1975 wellcraft V20 Cudy. I have had it with the I/O and going to make it an outboard. I have just bought a 1989 175hp Yamaha for it and thois weights about 390 pounds, I also have a stainless Co. gillbracket http://www.stainlessmarine.com/single.html it is the 4th one in the...
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    165 I/O

    I have just converted my wellcraft v20 to an outborad. I have the outdrive for sale it was top end rebuilt 3 seasons ago $500 and I added a lower end for $900 out drive is in good shape. The paint is not the best. I also have the gimbel ring housing with a new gimbel ring$300 1 season ago this...
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    Manual

    What is the best manual to get for my 1989 Yamaha V6 Clymer, Seloc, or call the dealer? Or are they all about the same.<br />Thanks
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