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    Filter and Pump seem to be OK, so................?

    Last week, my '89 Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke ran like a top. This week, pht! Fuel and additive are fresh - same as last week. bulb pumps up tight. I have to cover the intake manifold with my thumb, but it starts after a pull or two, runs for 5 seconds, then dies. Repeat, same result. Today, I...
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    Looking for more agressive prop

    I've got an '84 Yamaha 4-stroke, long shaft on a 16 foot '79 Alumaweld driftboat. Engine runs great. The new 9.25x9 3-blade prop on there now couldn't pull the hat off your head. I've got a chance to buy a 4-blade 9.25x11 prop for a good price. Would this be out of line, or might I damage...
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    New propeller needed

    I've got a 1989, 9.9, 4-stroke, long shaft Yamaha hanging on the back of my 16' Alumaweld driftboat, and after banging the existing prop up a bit, am in need of a new one. I know I could just match what's on there now, but was wondering if anyone found better performance with a propeller with...
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    Manuals I plan to learn and do as much repair/maintenance myself as I can

    Clymer? Seloc? Manufacturer (Johnson, Yamaha, etc)? real paper manual vs DVD? Any thoughts on which of these serves the everyday motor-owner the best? Easiest to follow? Most comprehensive? Unless it's something major, I plan to learn and do as much repair/maintenance myself as I can. Any...
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    motor up vs motor down, run dry or leave gas

    Reading a few recent posts leaves me with more questions than answers. Being new to motors (I rowed drift boats for years), I'm always questioning and prodding other boat (and motor) owners for answers. It would be interesting to see if there was 'clinical data' as to why it's best to run the...
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    Before I buy the manual...... F9.9LF 6G9 L 302795

    I'd better see if I figured the age of my motor correctly. F9.9LF 6G9 L 302795 plus, there's an 'F' in the lower right corner. I figured it was a 1989. LF = Left hand pull, Four stroke Auto choke (I hate it) thanks for any help or opinion.
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    Fuel issues? older 9.9 4-stroke

    I'm new to motors, being an old 'row only' drift boat guy. Recently purchased an older 9.9 4-stroke on a boat, but having trouble starting it. I've had the carb overhauled, and the shop said everything was a 'go'. But.....having problems starting it. Plugs are new. Should I use only...
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    Auto choke?

    Just picked up a nice drift boat with a Yamaha F9.9LF 4-stroke outboard. It was serviced a few years ago (I have the invoice). took it out to the lake today to run the motor, but wouldn't start. Took the cowling off, noticed no choke knob, so stuck my thumb over the air intake, and got it...
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