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    Yamaha class propellers

    I rang to see if I could get 1 inch pitch taken form my 13 1/4 x 17p SS Yamaha prop the person on the end of the phone said is it an "M" I think he said M, and I said "no, it might be a K" he sounded surprised and said "it's a class 1 prop! we will do the full balance (for the want of the...
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    89, 90hp Yamaha to modern controls

    I am a little confused I would like to buy the electrical harness that will suit the new 704 binnacle and 704 switch pannel also if possible let the analogue tacho now and whatever yamaha guages I buy later work. The engine came with sidemount 702 controls/harness Which harness will work? if...
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    Evinrude 125hp 71 modle hydroelectric help

    Can the powerhead be separated from the adapter plate on this outboard in one piece? Looks to me as if the powerhead proper needs to be disassembled to access certain bolts, is that true? thanks even125
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    Need a coach to help me reseal my trin n tilt -please!

    I am doing the centre ram on my 1989 90hp yamaha. I have the cap off and the can take the rod out although I cannot get any of the lower parts out, I have the full set of seals for it but no access. Every one of the tubes at the bottom I tried to remove but they are stuck tight and I will risk...
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    Bench testing a 1989 3 wire yamaha 90hp trim/tilt motor

    The pump motor has 3 wires a green,blue and black, which 2 do I place onto the battery to get the motor to spin? My manual doesn't tell me that I could find and I am a little afraid to gamble. thanks for any help. cheers even125
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    Hot stuff sealant choice?

    Hi all if it matters it's an 89, 90hp, Yam. I have the entire engine in bit's, I am now stumped finding information on what is the best sealer (or none at all) to use on the exhaust gaskets below the powerhead in the leg in this engine. There is the powerhead/exhaust adapter gasket, the exhaust...
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    Any Yamaha parts gurus around?

    I have an 89 90hp, which has a rusted swivel bracket (steering bracket A) this original part may be substituted for another part number with which the 93 model engines swivel bracket also superseeds to. After 93, the 94 model swivel bracket changes and stays the same part number all the way to...
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    Rusted tilt motor replacement advice please

    My 89 90hp has a severely rusted tilt motor that I need to replace, Yamaha OZ sell a gold and diamond encrusted one to suit my engine for around $650.00 USD which I simply cannot afford. I have found a couple on the net, Iboats will not sell to Australia but other vendors will with a...
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    Separating powerhead from base help, 90hp Yamaha

    ATM I have this 2 stroke engine hanging from a rafter down stairs with a few safety bolts so the two portions will not separate with a crash, I cannot get the base gasket to separate, all of the bolts are out/loose that are shown on the new base gasket, I have done this to a few other engines...
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    Cut N Shut outboard driveshaft -good or bad idea??

    I am looking to mod the length of an outboard and need 5 inches from the driveshaft, should I go this way? any advice welcome. regards even125
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    Yam 90 trim/tilt reseal

    Merry Christmas all, The manual is very vague and I have stared at it and the engine long enough. The motor is an 89model with a leaking centre ram, do I need to remove the upper big pin that holds the ram unit or even the whole ram complete or can the reseal be done as a complete trim/unit...
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    Yamaha 90hp driveshaft

    Just looking through an online parts list and schematic and it looks like the driveshaft is removable from the gearcase without cracking it all apart, is this so? Hope it is. cheers even125
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    Parts interchangeable between 80s and 90s 90hp Yamaha 2st

    I spent all my savings on the hull now need to buy a budget engine to run for a while till I recover some:$ I have found a 90hp 89 model 25 inch engine that has only 20 hours since a power-head rebuild for a good price, big problem is my boat has a 20 inch transom. Are the gearbox's on these...
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    Ahoy NautiJohn - need Help!!!

    Hi NautiJohn hope you can help me! it might be a curly one :) .<br /><br />I have just received my new Smart Tabs by mail bought here in Australia, after reading all your posts on iboats about them.<br /><br />Here is a bit of background:<br /><br />I ordered the 60lb struts but received the...
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    More fuel tank questions, before I close the lid forever

    Hi all, sorry a few Qs I need to understand better before I start getting really busy in the boat. <br />I have almost gotten to the stage where I can start planning to fit the floor on my 'Aussi project boat, a Bertram type hull but a 18.5 footer.<br />I am looking for any sugestions regarding...
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    Same hardener used for V ester and Polyester?

    I have been laying up my stringers with V ester and was given a special hardener to decrease 'fizzing' or so I was told, I am now out of this stuff.<br /> Can I use the plain polyester hardener instead of this special stuff with V ester and not hurt the work? thanks and a Merry Christmas to...
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    Steering connection options please

    I have an old 1971 evinrude 125 that is to go on my project boat of slightly fresher vintage.<br /> With all the steering options around these days which one works best at the motor (no tilt tube)?.<br /> Motor is mounted on a pod and will be a cable No Feedback System. thanks for any help. even.
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    Deck/Hull Joint 5200 or glass glue?

    looking to put the cap back on the boat tommorrow and cannot decide between 5200 and a glassfibre polyester glue for the hull/deck joint?. Is either of the two methods more superior?. Value your comments. cheers and thanks, even125
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    Changing thermostat on 71 Evinrude 125

    Hi all, I just got my new Clymer manual and was going to use it to help me change my thermostat but i came crashing down when it said i have to remove the powerhead to get at the box that holds it. I also searched this site but had no luck. Is this really nessesary? I am hopeing for a experts...
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    Pros/cons fitting elect fuel pump to v4

    I have a spare low pressure electric fuel pump and I was thinking of replacing the original outboard pump with, how much pressure can a typical v4 needle and seats handle? (no vro) Any pros and cons of doing this conversion? Sounds like a good idea but it may not be. looking forward to any...
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