I need to replace the lower unit on my 1985 Yamaha 220. While doing a little online shopping I noticed that older/newer models would work with my particular engine. Anybody got any good resources to find out what "years" AND "HP (horsepower)" are compatible to replace my lower unit with.
I'm not sure if this question belongs in the Boat Related message board or not, but I figured most of you guys get your boats to the water by truck, so here goes. I own a 1972 22'Mako (1800-1900 lbs. / dry weight)with a Yamaha 220HP (400 lbs.). I got these weights from the manuals and the...
I'm interested in anyones input on converting my '85 Yamaha 220 O/B to 50:1 mixture rather than using the remote oil tank with oil pump. The reason for the conversion is that the oil pump is on it's way out and a new one is going to run me about $300....OUCH !!! <br /><br />Here's what info I'm...
I'm interested in anyones input on converting my '85 Yamaha 220 O/B to 50:1 (???) mixture rather than using the remote oil tank with oil pump. The reason for the conversion is that the oil pump is on it's way out and a new one is going to run me about $300....OUCH !!! <br /><br />Here's what...
I have a 1972 Mako with a 51-gallon aluminum tank that has 3 year old gas in it. I just bought a new motor to mount and know the the gas has got to go. Removing the tank from the hull and replacing it with a new one is not an option, due to the T-Top and Center Console mounting position. The...
I have a 1972 Mako with a 51-gallon aluminum tank that has 3 year old gas in it. I just bought a new motor to mount and know the the gas has got to go. Removing the tank from the hull and replacing it with a new one is not an option, due to the T-Top and Center Console mounting position. The...
I just purchased a 1985 Yamaha 220. I am in the process of mounting it on my 1972 Mako 22'. I'm doing the online resaerch to figure out as much about this motor as I can. I noticed, from Yamaha's website, that there are two different models: <br /><br />V6-SPECIAL_LK (1985 Outboard)...
