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    RPMs Problem

    Ive been having problems with my tach recently. My RPMs on the tach will change by almost 1200 rpms but I hear no difference in the sound (pitch) of the engine. I don't think I spun the hub cause I would hear the difference in the pitch. . The tach is a dial type Faria and was installed new...
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    Location of the pressure control valve

    I own a 2003 Yamaha f225 4stroke<br />The manual says to check the pressure control valve every 200hrs. but I can't find it.<br />Can somebody tell me where it's located.<br />What does it look like?<br />What's involved in checking it?
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    Changing t-stats in a 225 4stroke

    I'm changing the thernostats in my 2003 f225 Yamaha 4 stroke. They are tough to get at. the starboard side looks easiest. The port...well thats another story. I would like to know if anyone has any tips on making this an easy change. Whats up with no gasket? Should I use gasket compound or...
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    yamaha 4 stroke grease question

    Just greased my f225 for the first time. My dealer did it last year. Anyway, when I got to the fitting by the prop, it took only a pump and a half of grease. It started to get kind of hard to pump so I stop there. Is this normal? Should it take more? I don't want to blow out any seals. Thanx in...
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    Buying a used gps

    thinking of buying a 3 year old Standard Horizon 160 gps/chartplotter. It has an external antenae and the chip in it for the area that I fish. I know the guy selling it.To spice up the deal he is throwing in a Lowrance X60-X70 (not sure of the model#)fish finder.The asking price is $350.Anyone...
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    Shrunken Bimini Top

    I did a search and could find no topic related to my problem. I bought the boat used and the previous owner never used the front and side curtains that zipper and snap onto the bimini top. When I tried to get them on I found that they had shrunk. The snaps fit the pattern till I get it half way...
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    4 stroke yammi/rough idle

    I have a 2003 F225TXRB that runs fine at cruising speed but idles rough when I come down to idle for about 10 to 15 seconds then settles down. Sometimes it will stall. the dealer changed my plugs and fuel filter but problem still persists. Anybody else have this problem? Any suggestions? Idle is...
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    water in my fuel seperator

    I cleaned out fuel tank this spring and filled up at the local gas station on my way to the marina. No water in the seperator. Filled up at the marina and see some water in the bowl under my racor filter. I'm not buying gas there any more!! Any sugestions how to remove the water. I drain the...
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    suzuki DF225

    thinking of repowering my grady226 with the suzuki DF225. How long have they been out there? are they reliable? what do you think?
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    fuel tank cleaning

    What can I use to clean my fuel tank? I noticed some foreign matter at the bottom of the tank while checking my sending unit. It's empty now and I want to clean out any varnish and particles.
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