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    Tohatsu 3.3 leg probs...

    Hi all, please could someone mutter some wise words?<br /><br />I went to service my Tohatsu 3.3 lower leg. Took the oil drain plug out and nothing came out! Took the top plug out and found it blocked. <br />Realised I needed a strip down of the lower leg and gearbox. Turned out there was no...
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    Yamaha F50 trim guage

    Dear All,<br /><br />Please could somebody help re. my trim guage?<br /><br />The guage constantly reads 3/4. <br /><br />At the sender unit there are 3? wires going to a plug within the engine cowling. This goes to two green wires which run through to the guage. If I pull the plug on these...
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    Yammy F50 questions

    Two quick questions:<br /><br />1. How do you winterize a Four stroker? Is it the same as a 2-stroke - ie. fogging through the carbs?<br /><br />2.What are the limitations for throttle range - ie. Caterpillar state something like 1 hour in 12 can be at 'flat out' for their V8's.<br /><br...
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    New Yamaha 96 50hp 4 stroke owner - Q's...

    Hi Guys! <br />In a good mood as I am the proud owner of a new toy! :) <br />The motor on the back is a Yammy 50hp 4stroker (1996).<br />Inevitably I have a few questions already....<br /><br />I'd like to do an oil change, so which oil should I put in? Does it depend on operating conditions...
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    4-stroke cam belts

    Dear All,<br />We are going to look at a selection of boats this weekend. PLease could someone advise if all 4 strokes need a cam belt changing and if there is a set recommended life span - does this vary between manufacturers?<br /><br />Many thanks in advance.
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