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    matt167 replied to the thread New old boat checklist..
    I think what I have is 3/4” which is what is on the boat.
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    matt167 replied to the thread New old boat checklist..
    I forgot to update this after first outing. Obviously knowing it’s an ‘89 it had a high probability of breaking down first time out...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    I’m going to go for it. I really wanted another 4 stroke FI Suzuki but it’s not in the cards this year with the boat purchase and it...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    The one I have just has many signs of being a worn out high hour motor when you look close. I missed it when I bought it truthfully as...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    Is $1k a fair price for one of these motors as a low hour pretty minty and mint running one?
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    matt167 replied to the thread 1965 starcraft nassau transom.
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    matt167 replied to the thread 2012 F150 3.5 EB turbo(2) oil change, low miles on oil.
    The oil needs to get up to operating temp and hold there for twice that time to burn the moisture off.. anything less is short trip/...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    The only thing I can think of on the cheap is that if it is condemned, I have a 1986ish Johnson 20hp w/ remote control that I bought for...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    I would tend to agree 100%. I keep the boat at a storage facility since my yard is a postage stamp.. I can trailer it to my FIL’s for...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    I guess it might make sense that it’s been cooked as the rings could be hurt and still run well enough. I don’t have high hopes I guess...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    Not sure as I haven’t checked it. I really don’t think it’s down on compression as it does actually run fine and has plenty of power. I...
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    matt167 replied to the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles.
    Literally cover the carb with my hand for a second and it pops off. I know it’s a primer system. I suspect it’s not working. As for the...
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    matt167 posted the thread Yamaha 9.9 troubles in Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards.
    My new boat ( 1989 Sylvan offshore ) came with a 2002 Yamaha 9.9 ( T9.9 ELRA high thrust ). Couple issues. It is pumping water but not...
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    matt167 replied to the thread My carb is obsolete.. Please help me repair/replace!.
    Boats dot net has it in stock part number 8153. I assume it’s probably pretty easy to get one if they have it. But if you want to. Any...
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    matt167 replied to the thread No dipstick on 1989 era 3.0L?.
    Most of the marine motors I’ve been around in my life has been either 2.5 or 3.0L or straight 6. I have tons of 3.0L Alpha one gen 1...
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