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I went to check the compression on a 1999 75hp and after letting the engine idle for about 10 minutes, I took all of the spark plugs out. However, when I did so, there was what looked like exhaust coming out of the spark plug holes. It stopped after a few seconds but it...
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I just got back from a day of looking at a 1999 Yamaha 75hp outboard engine. The thing started up like a dream, idled well with earmuffs, "peed" well, had compression of 115/108/112 (after letting it idle for 10 minutes), and shifted into both forward and reverse gears with...
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I located a 1999 75hp yamaha for sale and I wanted to get some opinions on the engine. The guy wants $1500 for it with controls and says that the thing runs perfectly (he is selling it because the boat has a soft spot). Should I jump on it or should I pass? It would be...
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I have been searching for a new engine for a while now and I came across a good deal on a 1999 Yamaha 75hp. Right now I have a 1981 Evinrude 90hp V4 and I was wondering if the transom holes were going to line up on the two engines. I've heard mixed opinions on the matter...
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I have a 1981 Evinrude 115hp and the motor will not tilt/trim down. The tilt motor kicks on when I push the up button (its in the highest position so it wont go anywhere) but it does nothing when I press the down button. Just silence. Any ideas on where to begin...
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This afternoon I am going to look at a couple of engines that a local marina has to offer and I am in need of some advice. The first one is a 1991 70hp Johnson for $1200 and the other is a 1992 88hp spl Evinrude for $1700. Both motors have power t/t and VRO and I am...
