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    1985 Yamaha V6 Special 220 hp alarm sounding

    I guess it could have got hot, as the oil was full. I wonder if the tilt sensor could cause anything? Maybe I will replaced the or check out the temp sensor. Thanks!
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    1985 Yamaha V6 Special 220 hp alarm sounding

    I was running the boat today out on a lake, was really smooth. The new Powertech 4 blade 14.25" 23P really get the boat out of the water fast. However at full tilt down, the highest RPM is 4500rpms, which is the beginning of the RPM range. When I trim the motors up, the rpms climb to 5500 rpms...
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    Yamaha 220hp V6 2 Stroke Oil Leaking out of exhaust prop area

    Thought I would report back that I kept the throttles in reverse when storing to put the cover on, when I moved the throttle levers to neutral and put the motor up or down, it doesn't leak at all. Afterwards I also took of the top of the oil induction pump and cleaned the check valves out with...
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    Yamaha 220hp V6 2 Stroke Oil Leaking out of exhaust prop area

    So I ordered the Mikuni kit which comes with a new pump. Took it to Marine shop and they told me they had to pull the power head to replace the pump (because of the different length shaft). They also told me they took off the old pump and the shaft was wobbly, and a groove had been worn into it...
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    Yamaha 220hp V6 2 Stroke Oil Leaking out of exhaust prop area

    Thanks for the response and link Chief. It had a number of problems identified, the one thing that it isn't is the tank overflow sensor as I can watch the remote tank fill up to the line and stop when the key is on. I then turn the key off which stops the auto fill based on the tilt sensor. The...
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    Yamaha 220hp V6 2 Stroke Oil Leaking out of exhaust prop area

    One of my motors ('86 V6 special) is leaking 2 stroke oil out of the exhaust prop area down the skeg. If the motor is tilted up there is 2 stroke oil coming out of the breather covers/plenum of the lower carbs and there is residue on the bottom of the engine bay. I cleaned all that up and placed...
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    Scott Atwater "Elgin" Remote Control Box Help

    I was working on a 1959/60 Elgin Boat that my grandfather passed down to me and I broke the Remote Control Shifter Cable connector to the lever on the engine. Looking for a a replacement or to purchase a similar type control box for parts or if there are aftermarket that will work. Looking for...
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