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    Obsolete spark plug

    Hi guys and gals. I'm doing a little fall maintenance but ran into a minor problem. The factory manual for my 5 liter, 210 hp chevy (Yamaha rigging) specifies AC-MR44T spark plugs. The PO gave me a spare set which I installed last year but am now looking for replacements. I've been told that...
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    Recommendations for glue - teak swim platform

    Hi. I'm reworking an open slat swim platform from another boat to fit mine. I bought some old teak deck hatches for the wood. I'll use ss screws and other hardware but I'm sure that the assembly would be stronger with some glue in the right places. I've heard that gorilla glue should be great...
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    Capt Ken -- Yamaha question -- HELP

    Hi. Now that the weather is moderating, I'm back to working on and learning about my Yamaha stern drive -- 5.0 YEMS. So...I installed a garden hose inlet via PVC pipe in the intake line for the raw water pump. I put a valve before the water inlet so I can either back-flush the drive or not run...
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    Substitute Parts - Yamaha Stern Drive -- Manifolds/Gaskets

    Hi Guys and Gals. It's amazing how much experience and knowledge is available on this board -- too bad I didn't know about it before buying my first boat. My problem -- I bought my first boat with a Yamaha Stern Drive! Actually, I love the boat -- 1992 Celebrity bow rider, 5.0, Yamaha YEMS...
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    Any updates on experience with oil filled hubs esp Liqua-lube

    Just been doing a little reading on oil lube trailer hubs. Searched the net for more info (including this forum) but could not find anything newer than about 2003-2003. Anybody have any experiences with oil filled hubs that you care to share? For example, a number of posts mention the concern...
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    Driving oil pump through distributor

    I would like to drive the oil pump in a 5.0 sbc before starting it after several years of layover. I have a discard distributor from a 5.7 sbc. I don't have immediate access to the boat so I can't check this out myself but I would like to get everything I need organized before I have the...
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    Exhaust gaskets

    Gasket questions from another car guy just getting into boat mechanics. I have a 5.0 sbc and a Yamaha I/O. I'd like to pull the exhaust mainfolds and risers to check their condition. So...1) are the mainfold gaskets "special" or are they automobile quality? 2) I understand that Yamaha riser...
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    Thru-hub vent hole

    Hi. I searched the forum but could not locate the threads. I read here some time back about drilling one or more vent holes in the prop hub to vent some of the exhaust in from of the prop for better hole shot without hurting top end. Do I remember this correctly? Anyone care to educate us...
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    WOT max rpm for Yamaha sterndrive with YEMS

    Hi. I originally posted this question in Props and Silvertip provided a response but suggested I re-post here. Does anyone know what the max rpm should be for a 5.0 SBC with Yamaha YEMS system sterndrive? Silvertip suggested 4400 to 4800 and that seems right for a marine v-8 but can anyone...
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    Alignment bar for Yamaha sterndrive

    Love this forum. Really to-the-point info from people who care and share. So...my question. I've followed the threads on engine alignment when maintaining sterndrives but none have provided the specs for an alignment bar for the Yamaha. I have spare drive shafts. Can a spare shaft be used to...
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    WOT for SBC Yamaha YEMS sterndrive

    I'm not sure if this is the best forum to post this question but the contributors to the Prop Questions always refer to WOT specs so I though it best to start here. I have a 1992 vintage 5.0 chevy powering a Yamaha sterndrive. The engine is equipped with the Yamaha YEMS system. Can anyone tell...
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    Celebrity Manual - 1992 205 bow rider

    Hi. Anyone have a manual for a 1992 205 bowrider that I can buy or pay you to copy for me? Don't really have a need beyond the fact that I love the boat and would like to learn as much about it as possible. As examples: What is the fuel tank capacity? The dry weight?
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    Restoring and maintaining vinyl upholstery

    Hi. Newbie here -- first boat. Bought a 1992 Celebrity in much used but not abused condition. Had been uncovered in storage for several years and the upholstery was filthy. The upholstery is white with some minor blue accent panels on the sides. I've spent the day scrubbing it down (Simple Green...
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