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I have not checked flywheel key. New water pump 3 months ago. Compression checked today (124, 126 psi). I will check out carbs as soon as I can and I will pull flywheel to check key. thanks for the advice Tim
Hi everyone, my motor won't idle it will start and only run for a few seconds and cuts out. I have rebuilt the carbs. I have good compression (124, 126 psi) H Freight gauge so not sure if correct. Great spark (jumps 7/16 in) using spark checker. I removed carbs and intake. I can see light...
Good morning, I just bought a new to me boat with this 70 hp Yamaha. It goes into forward and reverse on muffs ( prop spins in both directions and seems to shift smoothly) but when engine is off it locks in reverse but I can spin prop in forward gear with clicking noise ( like jumping over the...
I am worried about over charging my battery. I remember my old Dodges had them to draw down the amperage to stop charging the battery. I am not sure if it even will work on 2 strokes? I just thought it could save a lot of batteries. Just thought I would ask the experts. I am not sure (if you can...
because I have an 1988 on my boat now and is running great and I just want a spare motor and I am retired and live on a fixed income. So I do not the 4 or 5 hundred dollars to do a total rebuild.
I have it all torn down and I could not believe how pristine the crank and bearings were, I have rebuilt a few 4 stroke motors before but never a 2 stroke. both upper and lower seals look almost new but I am going to replace them anyway so I am sure this crankshaft is in great condition.
Hi everyone, once again I need your help. I bought a 1987 50 hp Johnson for $50 with the intention of a rebuilding it. It took me 3 days just to get the power head off (very stubborn bolts), and once I started tearing it down I took off the head (got lucky and did not break any bolts) I noticed...
I want to thank everyone for all your know-how and quick replies. I preformed the de-carb yesterday, ran good gas for 20 minutes after that. This morning I took it out and Wow! it started with 1 touch of the key ( which it never has done before) ran it for about 30 min. took it home and did a...
