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    Tiller trim switch non-operational F50

    The trim/tilt switch will not work on my tiller handle 2005 F50. The remote switch on the cowl works. Any ideas what could be wrong?
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    I need a tach, any recommendations?

    I have a 04 F50 tiller. Yamaha wants $250 for the Multitach. Does anyone know where I can get a tach that will work with this motor? Or were I can rent one so I can view the motors WOT. Thanks
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    New Yamaha F50 4 stroke Smoking

    I just finished breaking in my new motor according to the owners manual. I noticed the engine is burning oil(blue smoke) out of the exhaust. Not alot but noticeable. I checked the oil when I pulled the boat out, it was fine. The engine runs great but the blue smoke has me worried. Any ideas? or...
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    Installing fuel filter on yamaha F50

    After reading several post on the benefits of adding a water/fuel filter to outboards. I purchased a Racor filter for my new F50. My question is to where on the fuel line to install it? Do I install it before the bulb or after it?
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    New Yamaha F50 Break in question?

    I purchased a new carbed 04 F50 yamaha. I picked it up yesterday from the dealer after installation of a tiller kit. The dealer tech and I discussed breakin of the motor. He had just returned from a training class with Yamaha. He told me these engines are notorious for making oil. Many techs at...
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    installing tiller kit on F50 Yamaha

    Has anyone converted their remote yamaha outboard to a tiller? I have a 2004 F50. I purchased the tiller kit and want to get it installed. Dealer is telling me 4 weeks until he can get to it. He says it will take 2.5 hours at $60 a hour. I have looked at the Yamaha installation instructions that...
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    Question? for Rodbolt

    Rodbolt<br /><br />I ordered a tiller for my 04 F50. I rec'd it today from UPS. I pulled it out of the Yamaha box, and heard a lose part in the handle. I unscrewed the bottom to look inside. Everything looked good nothing broken. There was a small washer and a small spring laying loose in the...
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    Mounting Honda BF50

    I bought a new 17' AW aluminum boat w/trailer. I have a 2006 Honda BF50 ordered and will be here in late June. I got a real good deal on the boat, the boat was fitted with a 50 HP Mercury on the showroom floor. Someone bought the Merc and they pulled it off the boat. The salesman told me the 50...
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    04 Honda 50 vs 06 Honda 50

    I have the opportunity to purchase a new 04 or wait 1 month and get the new 06 honda 50. Is there any improvements from 04 to 06? The 04 I can get for $200 cheaper with full 3 warranty.
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