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    Headgasket or worse???

    OK I know Rodbolts gonna be grinning after all the talk we had about bad fuel but this happened with fresh fuel...well maybe. This concerns a 1997 C80TLRV that I've been working on as part of a boat restoration. The project has been interesting and I've learned a ton but I think I'm about to...
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    Only way to deal with water in fuel

    Was about to pull what little hair I had left out due to chronic contaminated fuel issue. Learned the valuable lesson the hard way. Go buy as many 5 gallon pails as required for fuel (with lids). Raise bow as far as possible. Rig electric fuel pump and remove as much fuel as possible through...
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    1991 Yama 200TXRP CDI

    What is the purpose of the switch on the side of this unit?:confused:
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    Fixed air leak, now bulb collapses.

    2nd time out on the water I had to pump the bulb to keep fuel to the engine. Changed fuel filter, checked fuel pump, fixed air leak, changed fuel bulb, removed 30 gallons of bad gas and refilled tank. Went back out on the water and engine briefly ran better and then bulb collapsed. Today I'm...
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    Gotta luv this forum

    Just did a ton of repairs to a 97 Yamaha 80 that I picked up for next to nothing. By referencing and searching this forum I was able to: Replace the thermostat and pressure release. Fix broken bolts. Replace T/T motor without touching a motor mount bolt. Fill and purge T/T Fix broken bolts...
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    More water pump drama

    I recently bought a used 1997 Yamaha 80 hp C80TLRV. It cranked up quickly but (there's always the but) but it was barely peeing, really just dripping and the engine began surging. Ruling out prostate issues I figured I'd check a few items. First checked to make sure nothing was clogging the pee...
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