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    Yamaha 130 outboard (2003) won’t jump on plane quick when full throttle from a standstill

    What condition is the primer bulb in when it acts up? If it's compressed try pumping it and open the gas cap and see what happens.
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    Yamaha 130 outboard (2003) won’t jump on plane quick when full throttle from a standstill

    Does it sound like the motor is starved for fuel? Filters clean? What size boat?
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    ? Water in gear oil

    If it was just a very small amount I'd do what you plan to do. Make sure you replace the washers and the plugs are in tight.
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    engine cover gas shock mount

    Looks close to the bracket I just bought for my camper shell. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074R6GT2W?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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    Blown 20A Fuse on Mercruiser 5.0

    Are all connections clean and tight? What does the fuse power?
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    I've read a lot of posts regarding problems with fiberglass fuel tanks and E15. Do you know the age and material of your fuel tank?
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    yamaha 2hp 2-stroke idles fine but dies at higher revs

    Check the fuel filter. What condition is the primer bulb in? Was it compressed or normal? Try pumping it when the motor starts to die. What's the level of gas in the tank? Does the motor die as the boat gets on plane? Loosen the gas cap and try it.
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    Does anyone reconize this boat or have info?

    Is this another story of an expensive "free" boat?
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    how does one flush out rust from block?

    We use oxalic acid in beekeeping, kills mites but does not harm bees.
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    Yamaha F150 waterpump problem maybe

    My old 175 two stroke never peed on muffs after I replaced the water pump but worked fine on the water and with the motor in a tank. I only flush my current F150 in a tank (96gal trashcan) just make sure the water level is as high as possible above the water pump. For some reason this motor is...
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    Blige pump problem!

    What happens when the charge controller and connections get wet?
  12. M

    Blige pump problem!

    Seems like the most logical common sense first thing to do but your suggestion just got blown off, wow.
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    Blige pump problem!

    Why is the pump running so much that it runs the battery down?
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    Guest Charger keeps blowing 5A fuse

    Also measure the battery voltage while cranking the motor.
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    Used Engines?

    boat trader
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    90s Yamaha 85hp 2 stroke misfiring

    Have you checked the fuel filter, 2 stroke oil level? What condition is the fuel primer bulb when the motor acts up? Is it collapsed or normal? Try pumping the bulb when the motor starts to run bad and opening the gas cap. Can it be the motor is starving for gas as the bow rises as it gets on...
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    Electric Boats

    keep the updates coming.
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    battery charger question....

    Just to confirm, did you use a digital voltmeter to measure the voltage and not depend on a built in meter on the chargers?
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    Washdown Pickup Placement

    Mine is installed with the "gills" parallel with the boat. There won't be that much pressure to damage anything. Install a seacock.
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