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    Honda BF7.5 Idle issues

    I have a 1982 BF7.5 Honda four stroke, S/N: BF75L1401227. Just bought it last week, and the guy had it running when I got there to look at it, and it was still attached to his sailboat.. I had him shut it off, waited about 10 mins and had him restart it again (Needless to say it was pouring...
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    No water from Tell Tail

    I have a 93' 55hp Yami. Havent ran the boat in 6 weeks, so I wanted to go out tomorrow. Hooked up the earmuffs, turned on the water, pumped the bulb until hard, It started right up. 25-30 secs go by, NO WATER from the tell tail. Just had new impeller installed in Oct 10' Any thoughts...
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    What Fuel??

    Found this on the Yamaha Outboard site: Question What octane fuel should I use in my Yamaha Outboard? Answer Most Yamaha outboards are made to run on 86-octane fuel (R+M/2 or ?pump? octane). There are some exceptions which are designed to run on 89 octane. Those engines are the F250, F300...
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    Oops........ I hit a Log

    In a 300ft wide river I some how found a 15-20ft log (just under the surface of the water). It brought my boat to a halt, and bent the heck outta my prop.:mad: I got it started again after a few trys, and was able to idle back to the ramp (about an hour trip) and get it on the trailer. I checked...
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    MinnKota Riptide 55 *fuse or no fuse*

    Got a used minnkota riptide 55 with the boat I bought. Hooked it up to the battery and it didnt work (the connections, all of em, was VERY corroded). I replaced everything, and it works. In the instructions of the female (in deck) connector, it recommends installing an in-line fuse near the...
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    93 55hp Yamaha-Wont start Need Help Bad!

    I just purchased a 17ft Key West with a 93 55HP Yamaha. That motor started up fine the past 4 days. Today I changed the water/fuel filter, fired it up, it ran for 10 min no problem. Pulled the fuel line to clear the carbs of any fuel, it runs for about 2 mins, then cuts off. Turned the key...
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    I dont know, so I will ask... :)

    Im going to look at a 1990 Aquasport Center Console in the morning. Its powered by a 1990, 90HP Mariner. 1st. Is Mariner a good outboard, or is it just as good as any other outboard?? 2nd. Whats the connection with Mercury and Mariner?? THanks in advance
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    That age old question..............

    I know you guys have been able to help most folks, so I hope you can do so once again....:) I really tried NOT to post this and find the information on my own. I've looked and looked and looked and I cant seem to find any info on this motor. Theres no plates anywhere on it. I was able to...
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