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    1999 90hp Yamaha slow speed only

    so it has not run for 2 years starts instantly runs great until I try to speed up, It bogs down and will not take gas. Any suggestions? What should I try first? Any ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks guys
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    motor guide no reverse

    2006 24 volt tiller handle will not reverse, I was told that it needs a rotary switch, any advise greatly appreciated
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    e-tec 40hp oil use

    I purchased this 2016 40hp e-tec used... I have burned about 9 gallons of fuel it has only used 1/2 pint of oil is this normal? thanks
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    my 1989 30hp yamaha is overheating, alarm goes off, motor is pissing strong, i check my thermostat \, it is missing, Could this cause to run hot?

    i just got this motor, i did put a new propeller
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    my 1989 30hp yamaha is overheating, alarm goes off, motor is pissing strong, i check my thermostat \, it is missing, Could this cause to run hot?

    motor starts good idles great runs perfect at high speed for 4 or 5 minutes, then breaks down and will only go idle speed
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    my 1989 30hp yamaha is overheating, alarm goes off, motor is pissing strong, i check my thermostat \, it is missing, Could this cause to run hot?

    is there any other reason that causes it to get hot?
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    30hp 1989 yamaha firing problems?

    motor stays cool to touch, new water pump
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    30hp 1989 yamaha firing problems?

    after it cools it will run again
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    30hp 1989 yamaha firing problems?

    this motor starts rite up runs perfect until i take off, runs fast and smooth for about 5 minutes then suddenly looses power and runs like it is about to jump off the boat. Anyone run across anything like this? Maybe electric? gas? any suggestions greatly appreciated
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    30hp yamaha outboard not firing one 1 cylinder

    i have 1 plug that is very slightly firing, new plug, and new coil still tiny fire, any ideas where i might check next any suggestions greatly appreciated, thanks guys
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    1988 30hp yamaha breaking dowr

    motor stays cool to the touch. it starts and runs perfectly too good to be timing. cdi advice sounds like it may be the problem, will test thanks
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    1988 30hp yamaha breaking dowr

    not over heating
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    1988 30hp yamaha breaking dowr

    yes, bulb is hard, it is not a fuel problem, im afraid it is more serious
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    1988 30hp yamaha breaking dowr

    this motor will take off, run wide open for a couple hundred yards then start choking down will not take gas, idles ok but will not go. acts like timing is out. can stop for a while it will go a little ways then mess up again. I do not where to start. plugs look good any suggestions or ideas...
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    carb leaking fuel when primed 48 hp johnson

    i have replaced the float, the needle and the seat. when i pump it up fuel pours out. I have no idea how this happens when i know the float, needle and seat are good, with the carb off i can blow and float works as it should. any ideas suggestions greatly appreciated.
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