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    Yamaha F150 Apron Not Flush

    After trying to incorrectly to remove apron below the cowling to check where oil was leaking out from ( residue from oil change actually) I cannot get the front bottom half flush with lower unit. I would guess this could let water thru and be harmful. Advice appreciated.
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    Pin Spanner Wrench

    Can I get a tip on where to pick up a reasonably priced pin spanner wrench for my 2007 F150's trim and tilt motor? Thanks
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    GPS shutoff at ignition

    My Garmin 550 FF turns off on ignition when on battery number 1 but is fine with number 2. comments appreciated.
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    f150 Yami

    What is the acceptable level of lower unit noise when coming out of neutral ? Had idle increased to prevent stalling and this has gone up . Never thought much of it but a friend thought it was too high and I'm damaging the gears . I get into gear quickly and it's more of a thump than a crunch ...
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    Yamaha Mechanic

    Will having minor work and adjustments by a non certified mechanic void the warranty on my 07 f150 ? Thanks
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    Horizon 400 windlass

    Looking for any tips or problems encountered on changing the gypsy on this windlass . Thanks , larry
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    Valve tap cont'd

    Turns out the noise was caused by a loose piece of something bouncing around in the cylinder . Yamaha and the mechanic have no clue what it was . The F150 has 166 hrs. on it , hope they replace the block . Piston and sleeve are pitted . Waiting on the verdict . Opinions ? Thanks , Larry
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    F150 Bent spark plug

    Mechanic found a bent spark plug checking out what sounded like a valve tap on my Yama F150 . Engine has 160 hours on it . He hasn't gotten any further . Any input would be appreciated . Thanks , Larry
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    F150 Valve Tap

    Smack dab in the middle of striper season valves were tapping when started this AM . Ran fine yesterday . Added non-shock dose of ring free additive this tank , has about 15 gallons used up . I'm suspecting this is the problem . Did not overheat , oil looked unusually dirty . Any thoughts ? Am...
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    DSC ICOM M402 to Garmin 440

    Need input on connecting above , not an expert but have some wiring experience . ICOM has a red female jack , Garmin has a half dozen or so very thin gauge wires set aside to be connected to who knows where . Manuals not helpful . Thanks ,Larry
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    garmin transdeucer mount

    Can anyone tell me if the mount for the 240 fishfinder transdeucer will take the transdeucer for the 400 series . Thanks , Larry
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    GW drawers

    Can't find a place to buy the 2 drawers that go into the storage space below the Captain's seat . '89 GW overnighter 20 . Thanks.
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    GPS to Distress Switch

    Suggestions appreciated on making a connection from from a Garmin 126 GPS to a ICOM IC-M402 VHF's DSC/IC's switch . I believe I have the wires available from my GPS that should connect to 2 female jacks off the ICOM . What ' s needed in between is what I'm looking for . Appeciate it , Larry .
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    U Bolt Bow Eye

    Was surprised to find the bottom hole of the plate that supports my bow eye was being used to tie off the anchor rode of my windlass . The eye is supported by the top hole of the plate and nut but the bottom has the nut only . On a 89 GW 20 ft W/A . Doesn't seem like the right way to do this ...
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    Dewinterize F150

    What's involved with dewinterizing a F 150 4 stroke Yamaha and freshwater washdown ? Is this question too general ? Don't see much in the manual ,hate too blow a couple hundred if it's basic enough for me to do . Had full winterization done this fall , have some mechanical aptitude . Engine has...
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    power lift leak

    Need instructions on replacing seal on pump cylinder for power tilt lift of 87 johnson 150 hp.<br />can't find in manual.Slowly losing lic fluid. thanks
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    power tilt seal

    How difficult is it to replace the seal on the top of the power tilt pump cylinder of a Evinrude '87 ob 150 hp. Am slowly losing fluid. Cannot find it in the Clymer manual. Secondly, should I get a better manual and what can you recommend. Thanks - LarryO
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    Trim Tilt Fluid

    Can someone tell me where the port to receive the trim/tilt fluid is on my 87 Johnson 150 HP VRO. thanks
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