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    1988 XR4 Timing

    1988 XR4 150 s/n 0B363520 I just pulled the timing module on my XR4 and want to check/set the timing. I am familiar with setting timing on cars, but have never done so on an outboard. From what I gather, they are set by adjustment screws. I plan on setting the WOT timing to 22* static (=24*...
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    1988 9.9 dies when in gear

    1988 9.9 s/n 0B280167 I am thinking the float valve is stuck. I recently pulled and cleaned the carb on my 9.9 kicker due to not starting after sitting for ~1 yr. I noticed the float valve was stuck closed when disassembled, and even after cleaning it did not drop back down as easily as I...
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    1988 XR4 150 s/n 0B363520 (several questions)

    I purchased a project boat ~2 years ago (1988 Lund Tyee) and am in the process getting it ready for the water. From what I was told, the original owner bought the boat and ran it for 2 years. After that he moved all over the place and took the boat with him, but never used it. The second owner...
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    '88 Yamaha 130 ETLG overheat @ WOT

    I have an 1988 Yamaha 130 ETLG on an aluminum 19.5 ft Deep V. The oil injection is eliminated and is premixed 50:1 (no comments please, I would have left it but the previous owner removed most of the injection stuff). Last week I had an over temp alarm go off when at WOT. I immediately shut...
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    Yamaha 130 ETLG bogs/dies

    I am having issues with a boat that I just purchased. It is a 1997 Princecraft that had the original OMC motor swapped out for an '88 yamaha 130 ETLG. The previous owner said the oil injection went out and blew the last motor, so he had this one installed. He also had disconnected the oil...
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