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    accelerator link/ throttle control link adjustment

    1995 yamaha C55TLRT, 2 stroke, 2 cylinder. trying to figure out why i do not idle very well, stall at low rpm in drive, such as when trying to load on the trailer (even made me jump the trailer and corners gouged the crap outa my hull) and the low rpm stutter i posted about last week. already...
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    low RPM stutter

    1995 yam. 55 hp, 2 stroke, 2 cylinder. C55TLRT low rpm stutter, from 1000 to about 2100 when I took it out last weekend. runs fine after 2400 RPM on out to WOT someone told me linc and sync. but when I looked thru my yamaha manual it didn't say anything other than just make sure the butterflys...
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    Tach Settings for yamaha 55

    I just got a telflex black sterling. the setting knob on the back says to "Set to 1/2 number Of Alternator poles" I've looked up and down the Yamaha service manual and can't find anything about alternator poles or if my yammie even has an alternator. In the paper work it mentions...
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    grey sludge

    Re: grey sludge sorry guys trying to figure out how to load pics. Also, checked the LU oil, looks full to me. I opened the screw on the top and a little ran out so I presume it's full. And I pulled the hose off the tale tell and ran a small piece of insulated wire in it again and THIS TIME I...
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    grey sludge

    1995 55 Yamaha. 2 stroke, 2 cylinder, C55TLRT model number I replaced my water pump and thermostat last week. It ran well but kinda pee'd strange. almost too strong of a high pressure stream/spray instead of the normal stream it had before. I figured it was from the new impeller so I left well...
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    55 yamaha prop needed

    Yamaha C55TLRT (1995 model). I have a Michigan Wheel that came on the motor but its so beat to hell that I'm scared to run it (yes it came that way, for the most part :facepalm: ) I don't have a tach installed but have one ordered. not sure which wires to hook it up with though. Motor is mounted...
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    B78-13ST on a 14" rim?

    So call me crazy but that's what the tire says "B78-13ST" I know it converts to over to a ST175/80R13, but when I pulled my tape across the rim from out side edge to outside edge it read 14" exactly. Now from working in the automotive field, I've change a tire or two and seen tires on the wrong...
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    55 yamaha RPM?

    Its a 1995 Yamaha 55 2 stroke. model number C55TLRT. I don't have an owners manual for the motor (bought it used with the boat) but need to find the manufactures recommended RPMs. I've searched and had no real luck. I also don't have a tach so I'm not even sure what RPMs I'm running as is. (I...
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    1995 yamaha 55 2stroke outboard wont start need some help gurus

    motor wont turn over with key. has been running perfectly until today. tried to fire it up on the muffs at the house before i went to the water. nothing. have power everywhere, 12.6 volts everywhere including the little wire on the top of the solenoid when key is turned, will turn over when...
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