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    2011 Yamaha 200 hpdi- hard shifting

    Motor, for months was always difficult to get in gear especially in reverse at docking. Got away with this as I do lots of trolling . We found the problem was in lower unit. After pulling unit apart, we found that the reverse bearing was loose from the carrier. All other parts seem to be in...
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    how compatible is teleflex steering system

    I just bought a new Yamaha 200 hp HPDI motor and am thinking of using back the steering system which i had on the Yamaha 1994 225 SWS Motor. Any views will be welcomed
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    New 150 yamaha 4 stroke on 24' Proline Walkaround ??

    I troll about 4 hours per week. Never speeding any more. Anyone can give me their expert advice on this particular combination. Of course weight and costs are major factors. 1991 hull with not so strong a transom. My other option would be a new 200 hpdi-or a good used 66ox efi. Just sold my 1994...
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    Rodbolt- 225 yamaha -1994 2 stroke

    hi Rodbolt Long time nuh talk mon.. my mechanic has been trying to remove the bearing carrier for a whole week to change seals on lower unit.. he has the right tools and he has been using a torch on the outer casing but cautiously..it's not happening.he trying to soak it with oil. the unit...
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    1994 225 sws Yamaha- power tilt/ tilt

    Hi-Guys I discovered a leak in the tilt trim motor . It was leaking from the aluminium tube at the bottom of the assembly right above the sacrifical anode so I pull the tube off. The tube is of a U shape stainless steel with two bolt on either ends. I ordered a new one but it's on it way.. from...
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    1994 225 yamaha power tilt trim leaks

    Guys.. Never had a problem before..just topped up the fluid and used seastar fluid the same one I used in the power steering system. I noticed after three weeks it leaked out and the system failed to work. I added more of the same fluid and it worked again. I am afraid the same is happening as...
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    1994 225 yamaha SWS -Electrical

    Hi Guys Lift the deck recently and had to cut the fuel guage wire at the tank. Now that we have put the deck back on , we cannot seem to find the other section of the wire. I think its a green, black and red wire. would such a wire be coming from one of the yamaha multimeter ? also for the...
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    Transom Holes to big for Bracket

    Hi Guys Just installed a new transom . Used 3 sheets of 1/2 " marine plyform. Must say the job was well done. After the fiberglassman left I decided to do some tinkering.Made a big mistake by using a drill bit and hole saw and bored the six holes for the gil bracket about 1-1/4" .The bolts on...
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    leaking sliding window

    The sliding glass leaks thru the channel when it rains and leaves the headliner discolored . I was thinking of using 5200 (black) to do some patch up work.. Any better ideas. Can those channel rubbers be replaced and where can they be obtained ? Thanks.
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    Foaming-1991 -24' Proline Walkaround

    Actually I started a transom job and ended up having to do the stringers. The previous foam had a colony of termites and I am wondering if I should refoam .. Any ideas?. I know the advantages , but would the job be incomplete If I left it undone? Thanks guys
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    Yamaha Loom-1994-225hp 2 stroke

    I just remove my motor as I had to do a transom job. I am just discovering that I have wood rots in the panel guage area and might have to remove the wires/cables up there as well to do some glass work. I was comfortable in replacing the ones at the motor but the ones at the helm look so...
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    Instalation of switches,etc on transom

    Guys , Coming on nicely with transom job.thanks for the hints so far. I have two battery switches, racor filter, wash down pump, isolator , etc to put back on the transom. Having learnt the hard way with termites and rots, I am being careful of boring holes . I am thinking of glassing on...
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    Thru-Hull Transducer Raymarine L365

    Guys Trying to get a thru hull transducer for the above. I find that the transom mounted is difficult to maintain when the boat is kept in the water as the transducer paint is a gimmick. Someone had mentioned that the transom mounted transducer could be epoxied in the bilge area . Any one knows...
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    sealer for marine plyboard

    Guys I am in the process of redoing the transom on my 24' Proline.It's one with a single gil bracket I had it done five years ago and did not expect to have it redone so soon. I put together three 1/2 '' marine plyboard and got a thickness of little under 2' after applying matt and roven. I did...
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    Top Mount(Binnacle) control for F15 yamaha

    Trying to get a basic top mount control for the above. The motor should use a side mount 701-48130-02-00 but would leave the cables exposed on a center control of this 15' I am trying to get going . An electric model but does not have tilt/trim., push to start throttle. Seems as if the 704...
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    2001 mercury Classic

    Anyone knows anything about the performance of above motor. How much would they be going for now ?
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    yamaha tach-225 hp yamaha sws -2 stroke-1994

    Ray/Rod I just installed a new tach and it seem to be working fine , except the trim signal (the black bars)on the right does not move up or down when the switch on the control box is activated. It stays on top all the time.The motor moves fine in the up and down position and the the signal...
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    Fresh Water Vs. Salt Water Use

    I am looking to buy a good used 50/70 hp outboard. I checked on ebay and I noticed that most of the engines are "fresh water use only". Does this mean that they were made specially for fresh water use or it is that these sellers are claiming that they have been used only in fresh water..which...
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    1994 Yamaha 225 SWS 2 stroke-Rodbolt

    Have not had a problem for a long while. Engine starts and idle well . However, it shuts down once you put it in gear..Refuses to take the load and shuts off every time.Checked fuel line and filter seem okay.. Three new plugs are okay, the rest are black and wet. Please help! Hope you are...
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