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    Suzuki Water Pump Replacement- now won't shift

    I replaced the water pumps in my DF 140 outboards. Got it back together and one of the engines won't go into gear. Shift moves freely just doesn't engage. I think I had this happen to one of the engines last time but that was 2 years ago and I can't recall how I corrected it. Guessing the shift...
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    Reversed counter roatating lower units...

    My stupid mechanic may have inadvertently switched the lower units after replacing the water pumps on my counter rotating suzuki 140's. My question is would this create any problem if the Port lower unit is now on the starboard side and vice versa? Also, if the lower units are on different sides...
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    Yamaha 50 not getting fuel

    Hello All. My 1999 Yam 50 CLTRX won't start. It had sat several months so I replaced the old fuel pump and cleaned the carbs. Now when I pump the ball, fuel pours out the side of the top carb. Is this most likely a float height issue? My Clymer manual wasn't very clear on measuring and adjusting...
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    50 hp yamaha leaking oil

    Hello, <br /><br />What would be the likely cause of a small amount of gear oil leaking out the water intake on my lower unit. The engine has been stored a while and I was about to drop the lower until anyway to replace the water pump. What should I be looking for as the cause to the leak? Thanks
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    Prop Pitch

    Posted this on the Yamaha board with no response. I know it's pretty much guesswork at this point (boat isn't in the water yet) but any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />What would your best guess be on the prop pitch required for a 1999 Yamaha 50. I just bought the engine used to put on a...
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    Yamaha Prop Pitch

    Hello, I was hoping the resident Yamaha experts on the board could help me with a prop selection. What would your best guess be on the prop pitch required for a 1999 Yamaha 50. I just bought the engine used to put on a 15' center console that I'm building. The boat is a V hull and 50hp is the...
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    Mercury 40hp 4 stroke

    Who makes the 2003 40hp merc 4 stroke? I had heard that some of their engines are manufactured by Yamaha. Is the 40? <br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />-Keith
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    Suzuki Head Bolt Torque

    Anyone happen to know what the powerhead bolt torque is for a model year 2000 200 hp fuel injected Suzuki? Thanks!
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