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    Can I combine ignition/power wires for an AM/FM radio?

    Hello all. I have a quick question:-I'm about to install a simple AM/FM CD player on my boat(Jensen). As far as the wiring goes, there appears to be two wires for positive(+), one directly to the battery, the other to the ignition. Can I bypass the ignition and combine it with the other...
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    Lowrance X-65 question. Internal battery?

    For the last few years, when I've gone back into the water in the spring, a strange thing occurs. When I first hook up my X-65 unit, it doesnt work well. The screen display is very faint, hardly visible actually. Then, for the first few outings it simply doesnt work as it is supposed to(doesnt...
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    Hard start at cold. Can choke be "adjusted?"

    I've had a difficult time starting my engine this season(2000 130 2 stroke Yamaha). Once its started it runs, and restarts fine. Its the initial kick over thats a pain. Now I find that applying the choke after its warmed up(to see if it was working correctly) has no effect at all on the engines...
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    Quick Lowrance fishfinder question......

    Hey all, this is my first electronics posting. I have a Lowrance X-65 model. It had always worked very well, until last year when my transducer died. Anyway, the unit sat unused for about 2 years. I changed out my transducer and put the unit back on and its acting a little funny. First of all...
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    Starter Problem...or is it?

    Hello to all. I have a 2000 Yamaha 130hp 2 stroke. Here is my problem. I went down to the boat yesterday to prepare her for todays launch. After having sit all winter, it didnt start up as quickly as it normally does. Anyway, it finally turns over. I let it run at idle , the slightly above for...
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    Overheated using muffs. Telltale weak. Common with muffs?

    I took the advice of several posters and ran fresh water through the engine using "muffs". Only problem was that it took a minute or so to see the telltale pee. When the telltale finally showed, it was weaker than it normally is while in the water. Then, the overheat buzzer went off. It was only...
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    Winterizing-Lower unit lube/Fogging questions.

    Hello all. I had a few quick questions about the winterizing process. I changed the lower unit lube and had a question: I drained all the old stuff out, and then pumped in Yamaha lube from a gallon container using their pump insert. Problem was, as I was pumping it in I noticed a lot of bubbles...
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    Totally baffled by todays engine failure. I need help.

    I was out in some rough seas today when I had a problem. I have a 2000 130hp Yamaha 2 stroke. My overheat buzzer went off and I immediatly cut the engine. I inspected the lower unit to see if I picked up a plastic bag and it was clear. Next, I checked the oil level and it was good. Just as I cut...
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    How to apply Seafoam/Deep Creep.

    I just ordered 4 cans of Seafoam Deep Creep, and they should be delivered this week. It will be used on a 2000 Yamaha 130HP with approx 350 hours on it(This will be my first De-carbing.) I have a few questions about applying it. First off, should the engine be dead cold when spraying it into the...
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    Ring Free via Fuel Water Seperator. Good Idea?

    I have a 130 Yamaha 2 stroke with about 350 hours on it. I didnt use Ring Free for the first 250 hours, but have been using it religously this season. Should I shock treat the engine? When is "Shocking" it called for? Does 250 hours require shock doses of Ring Free? If I do shock it, is using...
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    Yamaha mechanic/tech course, does it exist?

    Hello to all, hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I have always heard that there was a course offered by the Yamaha corp. to study the finer points of their motors. Does anyone know if this is correct information? If it is not given by the Yamaha company, can anyone tell me who offers the...
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    How important is this piece?? Fell into the water and sank.

    Good evening to all. I just want to run a quick question by everyone. I had just come in from a day on the ocean and was doing my usual fresh water flush of the engine(2000 Yamaha 130 2 stroke)with the garden hose attachment on the port side of the engine. Here is my problem. As I was...
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    NGK spark plug removal/installation problem.

    I was down at the boat yesterday to change the plugs on my 2000 130 Yamaha 2 stroke and had a slight problem. I have a ratchet set from Sears/Craftsman with a 5/8 socket that indicates "Spark Plug". Unfortunatly, it didnt fit the NGK plugs so I had to improvise, which I really dont like to do. I...
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    Sluggish Yamaha 130.

    I had a small problem yesterday on my 2000 Yamaha 130. I'm not sure if the plugs were fouled, but all of a sudden I wasn't getting full power out of the engine. At first I thought I was cavitating, because the response from the engine wasn't as forceful as it usually is. I had her at WOT, but...
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    Lowrance question.

    I have a Lowrance x65 model. It is about 8 years old and worked well until the guys in my boat yard bottom painted over the transome mounted transducer. I ordered a new transducer online and it says it comes with the connector. My question: On the rear of the unit there are two connection...
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    Glove Box cover needed.

    I need a glove box cover for a 1981 Grady Tournament. Unfortunatly I had to force it to get some important stuff, and I cracked it by accident. I know this is a shot in the dark, but does anyone have any ideas where I could get something like this? ANY help on this matter would be greatly...
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    Bottom paint on transducer.

    I just had my bottom painted and the guy got some of the paint on my depth finder transducer. How do I remove it without damaging the transducer itself? Its not much, just a little brush but I dont want it to interfere with its function. Any ideas? Thanks, Pat.
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    Bottom paint on transducer.

    I just had my bottom painted and the guy got some of the paint on my depth finder transducer. How do I remove it without damaging the transducer itself? Its not much, just a little brush but I dont want it to interfere with its function. Any ideas? Thanks, Pat.
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    2000 Yamaha 130 2 Stroke.

    I have had this motor now for 2 full seasons(Bought it in the box in 2002 as a leftover), and it has been well worth the investment. No problems to report. Does anyone else on this board have the same engine? If so, are there any "weak links" I should know about? Are there any little secrets to...
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    Starting/Tilt-Trim problems.

    Hello to all, hope everyone had a good winter. Quick question. Towards the end of last year I began having a problem with starting, and with the tilt/trim. The problems were as follows: Most of the time when I attemted to turn the engine over for the first time, all I got was a "clicking" type...
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