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    Gas tank vent

    Is it possible for a gas vent placed to low on a boat ,to allow water into the gas tank? I have a nineteen foot caverelle ,and when I get into rough water I seem to pick up some water? I noticed the vent seems placed kinda low on the outside of the hull. I removed the line and blew air into it...
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    Tilt/trim

    Tilt trim dose not stay down when the boat is reversed? Was told to bleed the system ,which I did. But will not stay down when in reverse. Any thoughts? Thanks Eddie
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    97 yamaha 115. Won't idle

    1997yamaha 115 Manuel choke. Had not run the motor for about two months. Took her out,she starts right up with choke on. Take off choke she starts to stall. Put choke on again just for a moment she stays running for a few moments. Have to keep putting choke on and off to keep it running...
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    115 yamaha 2stroke bogging down

    1998 115 Yam 2stroke. Had some bad gas. Got that all out . changed plugs ,and had it running I thought well. Took it bout today to give it a run. At first ran very well ,after about fifteen minutes . It started bogging down .it seems to idle well and dose good at low RPM / speed. When you go...
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    Adding temp gauge to Yamaha 115 2stroke 1998

    What is the easiest way to add a temp gauge to this engine? Do they make one that can use the same type sensors as on the temp warning buzzer? That seems like it would be very easy to do. Just thought I'd like to add one . Thanks Eddie
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    Yamaha 115 no spark

    1997 yamaha two stroke 115 Was running great. Turned her off to fish a while. Now, no spark? Won't start ? Any ideas? Thanks Eddie
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    19. Foot center console 98 caravelle

    Thinking about buying this boat? One owner.cared for very well. Has a 115 yamaha ? On it . Any thing special I should look for? Wiil look for soft spots in floor ,hull and trans. It has a fuel filter separator ,so that helps that a little. Not very familiar with these boats. And don't want to...
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    Inboard outboard,switch to out board?

    21 foot trophy cuddy with aq125a 270 outdrive Is it possible to remove the motor and replace it with an outboard ? Could it be done by adding a bracket to mount the engines? Would the transom hold up? I like my boat,but too slow! Twenty miles an hour tops,just won't get me there. Not looking to...
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    Bad Distributor?

    How can I tell if my distributor is not advancing ? My boat starts great, runs great at low speed. But about a third of the way into the throttle it hits a flat spot. It dose not go faster ,and the rpms do not go up much at all . I have been told that my distributor is not advancing ? I...
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    Aq125a electric ignition?

    1985 trophy. Aq125a 270OD I think I am going to install the electric ignition conversion. Any comments? Has anyone done this with good and or bad results? I understand leaving the key on can burn up unit. But I've been told that can happen with points too? Just seems like it would be easier...
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    Surging bad

    1990 48 special Motor surges really bad? I see lots of bubbles in the clear gas filter on the fuel line? That must mean it is losing vacuum and suction right? If I pump the bulb it runs ,but must keep pumping it to keep it running? I think there could be an air leak in the line,would that cause...
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    Same low speed issue?

    Aq125a 270 OD 21ft Trophy 1985 Have the same issue with low speed? Starts great runs great to about nine miles an hour. Then there is nothing else? The RPMs don't rise,the speed will not go up.and still have about half the throttle to go? I think it is a timing issue? Had a heat problem,but that...
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    Od Adding oil

    Aq125a. 270OD Can I top off the oil in the OD through the small hole where the level check is? I filled it from the bottom,but I think it needs just a little more. Or would this add too much air to the oil? Thanks Eddie
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    Used navionics gold

    Looking for a used navionics gold chip for Florida . Need a SD, or micro SD. If you have one or know where to find a used one let me know. Thanks Eddie
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    Aluminum exhausts manifold?

    Aq125q. 270OD. 1985 trophy Dose anyone make an aluminum manifold for this boat?it seems that it would be better than the steel one. Just wondering? Eddie
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    Need new exhaust manifold

    Aq125a. 270OD 1985 trophy I think I need a new exhaust manifold. I looked here in parts and did not find one? Where should I look? If a put the hose to the small hole .water dose come out the large hole at rear. It comes out only in one small area . Not really enough flow. I assume the...
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    Exhaust pipe removal

    Aq125a. 270 OD. 21ft trophy 1985 Is it possible to remove the exhaust pipe with out pulling the engine? It seems like a tight fit? There is also some sort of absorber on the pipe? Is that what that is? Looks to go into a spot on the lower block? Thanks Eddie
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    Prop change?

    1985 21ft trophy aq125a / 270od #BL2008FDC585 The prop that came on this boat was a 15/17 #814612 looks like it might have been the original ? We dive,and or fish. So the boat is heavy.heavy to begin with and then the gear too. I want to replace the prop. Should I keep this size prop or go a...
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    Problem with 270od

    Aq125a270od22ft trophy Have replaced prop and checked new one for slip. Noticed the linkage to shifter was sloppy adjusted that a little. Felt better. Still can not get over about twelve miles per hour. I do not seem to have reverse? It is on again off again? The boat seems to run fine .gets...
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    Raw water pump leak

    Aq125a 270OD. I have a leak at the raw water pump. I replaced the seal on the shaft. But still have a leak. I did not use lube on this seal. Could it have started leaking again al most instantly. Or am I missing something? Could a leak at this point cause the system to draw air and not...
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