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    *** 99 Yamaha 115 torque specs (no access to my manual** PLEASE

    I just moved and my manual is packed away no where to be found. I'm replacing the head gaskets, cover gaskets, poppet valve & thermostats and can't find the torque specs anywhere online. Can someone please help me out, need to get this boat running and sold ASAP cause in financial crisis.. Please?
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    *** TRYING TO IDENTIFY WHAT YEAR YAMAHA 115 DECALS GONE!!

    I believe it's around a 96-99 yamaha 115 but the trim bracket decal is gone an the circle sticker on block is gone, already confirmed with yamaha they don't cast numbers in the block. So.... I have some pics of the motor an just pulled the carbs off an found cast numbers on the carbs. Hopefully...
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    Repower mercury to yamaha 2 stroke (controls question)

    I have a 1992 Mariner 115 inline 4 installed, I just picked up a 1998 Yamaha 115 with control box. Can I use the brand new installed teleflex cables with some sort of adapters for the yamaha control box an engine side? Do I need to change any of the wiring for the gauges? Yes I have the yamaha...
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    will a 87 150hp powerhead fit on 2001 150 mid section??

    I have a 1986-7 mercury 150hp powerhead an a 2001 with a thrown rod through the block so was wondering if its an easy swap onto the mid or will there be exhaust flow issues? Thank u in advance.
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    Mercury 135hp under powered for 22' deck boat?

    I have a 1999 Fun Sport 215 deck boat that weighs 2100lbs (according to Nada.com) I bought it without an engine. My question is will a 1989 Mercury 135hp v6 with 120lbs compression be under powered for this boat? I live in Florida an will be spending most of my time out in the gulf of mexico but...
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    22' deck boat 25" shaft motor on 20" transom

    Ok I been researching the past for days on this. I'm having such a hard time finding a 20" shaft v6 motor for under $2500. that's decent so been reading that if I use a manual or hydraulic jack plate I can use a 25" shaft motor but some say you loose hole shot performance, top end speed an...
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    Keep my current 85 Johnson 120 looper or re-rig with 89 Evinrude XP150?

    I have a 19' Keywest 1900 CC with a 1985 Johnson 120 Looper. I have the XP150 on my motor stand getting some work done. My question is, from personal experience only which is a better built/reliable motor? I'm not talking about condition of my present motors I'm talking about comparing the 2...
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    92 Johnson ocean pro 225 low compression in 1 cylinder #15lbs??

    The other 5 cylinders have between 80-90 psi. The motor has been sitting for a while. I'm wondering since compression in 1 cylinder is that low is it a broken reed? Dropped cylinder? Seems to be too low for a stuck ring? I will be taking off the head tomorrow to check the cylinder but wanted...
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    Johnson 120 looper power loss at low rpm then smooths out please help urgent!! please

    1985 Johnson 120 Compression: 123/123/130/130 OK I had the plastic carb warpage an then I took the carbs of my donor 1992 120. They are a different part number but compared the internals of the bowls internals an only part no that is different was the needle/float valve assembly (the needle...
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    1985 Johnson carb swap from 92 Johnson 120 loopers

    I have a 85 Johnson 120 looper that has plastic carbs, the carbs are warped especially at the float bowls. I picked up a 92 Johnson 120 looper an the plastic carbs seem to be straight. The only difference I see between the 2 is the shape of the side metal plates an on the bottom of the carb...
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    Need factory service manual 92 Yamaha 130hp p/n??

    My model is 130tlrq, year 1992, been searching the net for hrs an can't find the p/n for the manual I need... Anyone please help I'm new to Yamaha. Thanks
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    Johnson 120 plastic carb AND float bowls warped

    1985 Johnson 120 J120TLCOS, not only are the float bowls warped but on top of each carb where they mount to the throttle body I see gaps...I heard BRP sells replacement aluminum bowls but what do I do about the plastic carb body being warped? But all new plastic carbs so it will do it again?? I...
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    convert to hydraulic steering with this teleflex seastar system??

    Just bought a used 1978 Johnson 175hp an it has a Teleflex seastar HC5342 front mount arm, did not come with any other controls or hoses. My question is, does this system replace the original steering tube or does this fit through it? Also I have a 1985 Johnson 120 on my 19' Keywest center...
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    Steering: from cable to rack an pinion?

    OK I have a 19' Keywest 1900 open fisherman an the steering is stiff, took the outboard off an steering still has tension, so I picked up a parts boat that I'm using the engine off if an the steering is very easy an noticed it has a tack an pinion steering set up. The cable itself will probably...
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    j120TLCO vs J120TLCU Service manual difference??

    I have a 1985 Johnson 120 an coming across a manual p/n 507508 is impossible or too much money, my question is I have found factory service manuals for 1987 Johnson 120's that have a model number J120TLCU but I'm not sure is these engines are any different cause parts seem to be compatable. I...
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    Johnson steering work with Yamaha motor?

    Currently on my boat is a 1992 Johnson 115 outboard an I just picked up a 1989 Yamaha v6 150 an wondering if the steering cable would work on the Yamaha or do I have to install a totally different cable? I do see the shift cables are different.... Also my control shifter box do I also have to...
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    What is this rope line in my CC inside the console??

    Ok I have a 91 Keywest 1900 an just got it, I opened up the bottom door of the console that shows the wire harness coming through an access plate for the fuel tank. In the far back I seen this thin rope going through the ceiling of the console compartment an going straight down through the hull...
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    ** fix mercury power t/t or cmc pt-130?

    I have a 1985 mercury 90 hp inline 6 on a 87 Sportcraft cc and I have a slow leak that appears to be coming from the top of the cylinder, I found a broken metal ring/seal sitting on top. I can not manually push on the motor down and have it move or hear any hissing or see bubbles so leak doesn't...
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    Bought new boat, engine is bigger than recommended??

    I bought a 1987 Sportcraft 16' center console. I believe they call it a 160 fisherman. Well it came with a 80's 115hp inline 6, but on here it says the rated max HP is 90hp? I need engine work done but what are the down falls of having boat being over powered? I mean this boat weighs 1350 dry...
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    Help cannot find year of motor or the right serial #

    I'm new to Mercury, anyways this is an inline 6, says 115 on the cowl but not sure, looked on the medal plate mounted near the stern and this serial number I have matched none of the reference guides I have researched. Serial 0A155177 Please help!! Thank you
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