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    What is this tube for on a Yamaha 60LB

    Thanks everyone. Yes, it's four stroke F60. @robert graham, the tiller installation instructions didn't say anything about it so I just tucked it inside around the bottom. @99yam40, it was plugged.
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    What is this tube for on a Yamaha 60LB

    I just received a new Yamaha 60LB prop model that I needed to install a tiller handle on to. This tube was hanging out of the grommet hole. I couldn't find anything about it online or in any of the manuals that came with the outboard or tiller.
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    Yamaha 60LB propeller hardware

    I just got a new prop model Yamaha 60LB. When I was going to install a prop on it, I found that it didn't come with a washer and spacer like my previous Tohatsu, ETEC outboards and the ones listed in the owner's manual. I've included a photo of what I got. How do I use the spacers? that came...
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    Tohatsu MFS50A intermittent power loss

    I didn't even think of squeezing the bulb when the problem arose because it only lasted a couple seconds each time until the last time when it lasted for more than a few seconds. I'll try switching out the prop and if the problem persists I'll try squeezing the bulb when it happens.
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    Tohatsu MFS50A intermittent power loss

    Yes, as far as I remember it worked fine until the last couple times I used it.
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    Tohatsu MFS50A intermittent power loss

    I've got a 2015 MFS50A tiller model that has been used for a little over 200 hours. Just recently it started to feel like it has a minor power loss while cruising at mid to upper rpm that last for a couple seconds each time it happened. The last time I noticed it happening it lasted a lot longer...
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    Part Confirmation Please

    I have a 2008 ETEC 65 model E65WDRLSC that recently my sons dropped causing the throttle handle to break. I looked at a parts catalog here and found that I need part #2 "inner steering handle". So I'm wondering if I need to order any other parts to repair my motor other than part #2. I do have a...
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    Will a 550 cca battery be enough?

    I just ordered a new 4 stroke Tohatsu 50 outboard motor that doesn't come with a battery. The pdf manual for the motor states that a 12v 850 cca is recommended, 1000 cca for cold weather. The closest place I can order a battery only has 550 cca marine batteries for sale. They do have 850 cca...
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    Gas dripping out of pisser

    What would cause gas to drip out of the pisser of my 2007 E65WDRLSCS? Every time I stop the motor it would drip for about 20-30 minutes then stop. I opened the cover but didn't see or smell any gas fumes when I brought it home one day. Any ideas? Thanks.
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    65 ETEC won't start

    My 65 exec was running fine last year and ever since then has been sitting inside for the winter. I didn't do any winterizations to it and now it won't start up. I thought it would be the kill switch shorting so I tried cutting the wires and still it didn't start up. I used new gas and from what...
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    Worn driveshaft splines

    Earlier my Johnson 55 model J55RSLC quit going forward or reverse and I noticed no water coming out of indicator. Back on land I removed the gear case to find that the splines of the driveshaft were worn. Never having seen this before, I'm wondering if the splines on the crankshaft would also be...
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    Blind Rivets and Gluvit

    I've got an 18' SSV Lund that leaks pretty good and I want to replace some rivets now and later on, seal it with some Gluvit, something I haven't done before. I was planning on ordering 1/4" blind rivets but, I don't know which length I should order. Which size would work better on a Lund...
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    J55RSLC problem with gear case?

    I was cruising around when I hit some slushy water where my motor got really weak. It won't propel my boat faster than 3.3 mph and when I turn up the throttle all it does is create a lot of smoke and bubbles out of the prop. Any ideas on what happened? Is the gear case screwed up?
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    Removing clamp screws from a 1997 J55RSLC motor

    I've got a Johnson 1997 J55RSLC that needs new clamp screws, swivel plates and handles but, I can't figure out how to remove the screws. Is there a trick that I am missing? Also, I was looking at a parts microfiche schematic breakdown for the parts I need to order and it shows that only one is...
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    Small Vessel U.S. Waters Requirement

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. If it is, please move it to that appropriate one. I don't know anything much about the requirements for sailboats in the U.S. waters but, when I seen one without any flags or a name on it, it got me curious. The attached photo is cropped pretty heavily that...
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