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    9.9 Yamaha Lower end oil.??

    I started by draining the fluid, really didn't look bad for the number of hours, it was 100% synthetic. I then started refilling and didn't have quite enough, I had part of a qt of a different brand, I filled my pump bottle with and finished filling. Now having second thoughts, about mixing...
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    Prop interchange ??

    I have 14 1/2 X 17 Mercury prop (alum) and I have a guy who wants to buy it, if it will fit his E-Tec engine. It is a 15 spline prop and the E-Tec also takes a 15 spline prop. Will it work for him?
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    Has LORAN GONE AWAY?

    The last couple trips I turned on my Loran and it could not find a signal here in the San Juan Islands. I do have GPS but really like the loran for compass headings in the fog like it was here 2 weeks ago. I stopped by a radar shop and the kid there says as far as he knows, it is a thing of the...
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    Best method to cut sheet metal corrugated roofing

    Best method to cut sheet metal corrugated roofing. Metal skill saw blade or jigsaw blade. It will only be like .30 thick. Will a carbide skill saw blade work? I only need to make 2 cuts from a sheet I have. I need to cover my grand daughters dog house. It is 4 ft wide and about 5 ft long and...
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    Loran signal

    Has anyone lost their signal yet, last time out my old LORAN still worked. I don't depend on it since I have GPS. The LORAN is actually more accurate than the GPS for bottom fishing, going back to the same spot consistently.
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    Honda 225?

    What is the SB#56 update to the Honda BF225, I have not heard anything about it? Is it something done under warranty?
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    HONDA standard tach?

    I noticed that my tach has a small hour glass style thing flashing on and off in the hour meter window (upper left corner). I suppose it has been there since I bought the new motor a year ago(225 hp). DOES anyone know what it is for? The motor ran perfect all day today.
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    Anti-siphon Valve ???

    I had to put in a new tank this summer. The new tank has anti-siphon valves, I removed one and plugged the outlet. I normally use the engine fuel line to siphon out fuel when I need it so I don't have to run into town. It is slow but always works and take about 15 minutes or so to get 5 gallons...
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    Bennet TRIM TABS STUCK DOWN??

    I came in from fishing on Saturday and found that my trim tabs were all the way down and would not retract. I could tell something was wrong coming in and even looked once to see by chance if I had picked up something. If I can't find the problem real quick, "HOW can I RETRACT" them so I can use...
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    Carb adjustment NEW T9.9 high thrust?

    My new T9.9 is running rich and leaving a black exhaust streak down the rear of the motor. I can't find an adjustment screw to lean it out, just a screw to set the idle higher,etc. I stopped by the Yamaha dealer and guy at the counter said that I can not do it, that thing is sealed. Anybody...
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    Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke

    My buddies older (mid 90 to late 90's) has developer an exhaust leak, nothing is showing on the outside, but sure is annoying to listen to, like an old Nissan/Toyota vehilce w/ a bad muffler or hole in the tail pipe in front of the muffler. Any one know where to start looking and what the fix...
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    Yamaha T9.9 tilt pin?

    I have had 2 tilt pins lost while running with the motor tilted up and running. Is this just me or has anyone else had this problem? I now have a bolt w/jam nuts. I ran my Honda for 12 Years and never lost a tilt pin.
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    Fuel tank question?

    I am going to NEED a new in hull fuel tank and was wanting some ideas on type of tank. I currently have a factory installed (1989) 115 gallon aluminum tank. I really don't need that big of a tank as I only use 20-25 gallons on a day of fishing and a lot of weight to carry around extra fuel. I...
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    Interstate batteries dead?

    I was going to go fishing this morning, went out hooked the boat up and did not have any power to tilt the big engine. Checked everything and made the battery switch was on both batteries, not an ounce of power. Put the charger on for about 4 hours, one picked up a little charge , but the other...
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    Honda outboard warranty

    I had a very interesting conversation with a Honda rep in Georgia at Honda USA headquarters. I called asking about a warranty card on my new 225 Honda outboard. He checked, yes it was registered and under warranty, I ask about a card to take with me in the event I went over to Vancouver Island...
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