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Outboard Motor Water Pump Impeller Replacement Guide

Take a look at this helpful video produced by Sierra Marine showing the basics of how to change a water pump impeller on an outboard motor. If you need a replacement impeller or water pump kit ...

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Boat Steering Cable Replacement Guide

Watch this video for helpful hints on how to measure and replace your boat steering cables. When you're ready, take a look at all the boat steering cables and steering replacement packages we stock. ...

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Boat Throttle and Shift Cable Replacement

Do you know how to measure a boat throttle or shift cable? Are you looking for advice prior to ordering the throttle and shift cables we stock for your boat? Take a look at this video.
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Outboard Motor Diagnostic Software - Marine Engine Diagnostic Software

CDI Electronics M.E.D.S. - Marine Engine Diagnostic System

- Diagnose Mercury, Yamaha, BRP, and Suzuki marine engines using one software system!
- Generate reports, verify engine conditions, diagnose faults, output realtime data, and more!
- Toll free factory support Monday - Friday 8am ...

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The Difference Between Marine and Automotive Parts

There are many important differences between marine grade engine parts and automotive parts. A number of differences in materials and design for electrical and fuel system parts are discussed ...

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How to Bleed Purge a Boat Hydraulic Steering System

Hydraulic steering systems on a boat can be a little intimi****** the first time you take it upon yourself to do repair or maintenance work. Following the advice of this video will be a big help. ...

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Boat Gauge Replacement Guide

Replacing broken or outdated gauges on a boat is a fairly easy task that many boat owners can do at home, saving the expense hiring a shop to do the work. After you watch this video you might ...

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Inboard Boat Motor Ignition Tune Up Guide

Learn the basics about tuning up an inboard boat motor with a point ignition system. Topics include replacing points and condensers, the rotor and distributor cap and even conversion to an electronic ...

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Boat Mechanical Steering Maintenance Guide

Here's a good video that will help you to care for and maintain your boat's mechanical steering system.

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Boat Fuel System Winterization Guide

Winterizing your boat's fuel system is a critical procedure if you want a smooth start to boating in the spring. Watch this video or tips and valuable information.

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Boat Sterndrive Lubrication Guide

Check out this helpful video with tips on how to properly drain and refill the gear lube of your boats stern drive unit. And while you're here, take a look at the boat gear case lubes and tools ...

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Inboard Boat Motor Oil Change Tools Guide

See handy tools and get advice on how to change the engine oil in your inboard boat motor. If you need further advice consider the wise investment of an engine manual.

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Outboard Motor Ethanol Issues Fuel Water Separator

Learn about ethanol related issues for outboard motors in this video produced by Sierra Marine. Look at the fuel water separator systems we have available for your motor.

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Outboard Motor Boat Hydraulic Steering Maintenance

A helpful boat hydraulic steering maintenance video produced by Teleflex Marine. If you need parts for your boat's outboard motor hydraulic steering parts can be found on this website.
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Re: Yamaha Malta

It is possible that the primer ball is creating so much pressure that the float valve cannot seat and stop the flow of fuel. Don't pump so hard. You just
boscoe Today, 05:46 PM

Re: LM 318 High Oil Pressure

My manual indicates SAE 30 weight oil or an alternative 20W-40 for my 318.
20W-50 might produce a slightly higher oil pressure, but I wouldn't
Toonl Today, 05:46 PM

Re: Heat Exchanger Repair

John, we staved off replacing both HEs for our 8.1s for several years by doing what someone else here suggested and that was blocking off leaking exchanger
Oshnjoe Today, 05:38 PM

Re: 96 V4 90 hp Johnson idling high

Worked like a charm...thanks.....
Is there any way to get a free shop manual for this engine?
Basmn Today, 05:34 PM

Re: Yamaha Malta

thanks for your reply but when i press the bulb it wont go hard because fuel is coming out air intake
fo you know why thats happening
raff1278 Today, 05:30 PM

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