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  1. matt167

    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    The only thing I can think of on the cheap is that if it is condemned, I have a 1986ish Johnson 20hp w/ remote control that I bought for a chugger boat project. It’ll probably need a carb clean and an impeller but it was a solid runner. It’s been on a stand in dry storage since about 2019.
  2. matt167

    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    I would tend to agree 100%. I keep the boat at a storage facility since my yard is a postage stamp.. I can trailer it to my FIL’s for work but I also work full time leaving only weekends and summer is only so long. Paying for a diag may be cheap in the long run
  3. matt167

    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    I guess it might make sense that it’s been cooked as the rings could be hurt and still run well enough. I don’t have high hopes I guess. I may drop it off at a local shop for a damage report but I won’t be going into any powerhead work. Not worth it
  4. matt167

    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    Not sure as I haven’t checked it. I really don’t think it’s down on compression as it does actually run fine and has plenty of power. I just don’t know the break point of where it makes sense to repair vs replace. I’d have no problem putting a brand new DF9.9A on the boat vs replacement if it...
  5. matt167

    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    Literally cover the carb with my hand for a second and it pops off. I know it’s a primer system. I suspect it’s not working. As for the telltale. It dribbles and spits. It’s not overheating but I know it’s not right either. Also throws a bit of blue smoke at startup which is what makes me...
  6. matt167

    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    My new boat ( 1989 Sylvan offshore ) came with a 2002 Yamaha 9.9 ( T9.9 ELRA high thrust ). Couple issues. It is pumping water but not as good as it should. I put a new pump in it and the pump impeller that was in it was good. The passage is clear. Also it won’t start unless it’s manually choked...
  7. matt167

    My carb is obsolete.. Please help me repair/replace!

    Boats dot net has it in stock part number 8153. I assume it’s probably pretty easy to get one if they have it. But if you want to. Any gaskets you might need can be made out of gasket paper pretty easily
  8. matt167

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    Most of the marine motors I’ve been around in my life has been either 2.5 or 3.0L or straight 6. I have tons of 3.0L Alpha one gen 1 parts since I’ve torn apart 2 parts boats. It’s why when this boat came up and I knew what it was I bought it ( as well as it’s just a really nice boat )
  9. matt167

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    Yup. I just couldn’t remember what it was. 4x4 trucks with a 90* adapter take a different filter though
  10. matt167

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    I actually had to look up the oil filter for a ‘65 Chevy II so that I got the right filter since the marine section is no more. as for why I’m doing this vs going to a dealership. Trying to get the boat in the water this weekend and boat shops with a retail store are very out of the way.
  11. matt167

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    I grabbed 15W40 Rotella T4. My local Walmart got rid of all the marine section in automative. Sporting goods section has the Penzoil and Startron gear lube.
  12. matt167

    No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?

    What is an oil I can get locally that I can use? Walmart used to carry QS 25W40 but no more. They still carry the Penzoil 25W40 but I’m not sure about that stuff and it’s expensive. The old Merc manual says 40W which I can get at Tractor supply. It should always be above 50*. It also says no...
  13. matt167

    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    Helps get the lines up and away from the boat. It’s pretty easy to find 8’6-9’ rods around here but shorter rods not so much. Might be a regional way of thinking. Not sure. But taller rods closer to bow, shorter rods in the stern. The spread won’t tangle. Obviously dipsy divers and planers...
  14. matt167

    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    I looked at the ones in Walmart and they are Eagle feather lights and are a medium light action vs medium heavy but the reels are the same for the same price. they do have a 7’4 rod with a size 15 reel for like $74 that it looks like discounted to $67 bought online. Not really sure I want one...
  15. matt167

    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    I was in town yesterday so I picked up one of the Eagle claw combo’s. They listed they had 4 in stock but one was it. I also grabbed a Daiwa 8’6 downrigger medium heavy as well.
  16. matt167

    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    Never thought about watching the line guide travel to measure a set distance. Makes sense though as it’s constant and counting in 10’ lengths is easy math
  17. matt167

    Eagle Claw Starfire X trolling combo’s. Any good ( enough )?

    Looks like I’ll be buying a couple
  18. matt167

    Tiny boat performance help

    Principle of a teeter totter. The motor is going to push the stern down so it’s going to plow water until it can overcome that. If you equal the weight and equal the teeter totter more, you get a straighter forward motion. This is why most of the plastic bass boats have sliding seats
  19. matt167

    type and color of paint of Starcraft Islander.

    Alkyd enamel is what SC used. You’ll spend $50 a gallon in today’s money at the hardware store. $75 at the paint store if you want the matched Color. I forgot to mention you’ll also want hardner. Or if you really want to spend some money for a notch above, you can use acrylic or urethane single...
  20. matt167

    Pushing Run-Flat tires to the limit

    Few years ago I had a guy come in who was running on a blowout run flat for a couple days. Then couldn’t afford tires. Somehow that tire was HOT but you wouldn’t have known unless you looked on the inside
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