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    Yamaha F100A misfire - a challenge to say the least

    A clue? Maybe ? I was checking for air leaks due to the prime starters - were the orings in place etc.. I saw what I thought was a crack in the prime start body. Pretty easily a piece came off - it had been glued / bodged. The piece missing is right from the bottom - I think it takes fuel in...
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    2002 yamaha 115hp 2 stroke

    The idle governed by the following things: 1) The idle jet inside the carb. This is tiny tiny tiny and can get blocked. - Carb ultrasound clean and re set it up correctly. 2) The idle mixture screw on the carb - a needle valve that needs to be clean - Carb ultrasound clean and then set them...
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    Yamaha F100A misfire - a challenge to say the least

    I am sorry to ask - I have been trying to fix this for weeks. This engine starts first time. Idles sweetly. But sneezes at 2500 rpm (with no load on the muffs) I have done: New plugs (putting the old plugs back in also made no difference) New fuel filter. Cleaned and dried the fuel tank...
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    Yamaha F100A misfire - a challenge to say the least

    I am sorry to ask - I have been trying to fix this for weeks. This engine starts first time. Idles sweetly. But sneezes at 2500 rpm (with no load on the muffs) I have done: New plugs (putting the old plugs back in also made no difference) New fuel filter. Cleaned and dried the fuel tank. Sonic...
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    Anode for 35852R

    Hi I can't find the part number for an anode for 35852R. Was it not built with one? it is a 1978 model 35hp. There is nothing on the drawing on the anti cavitation plate on this site. There are 2 holes spaced at 60mm centres on the anti cavitation plate where one used to be but it really...
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    35hp 1978 Model 358B62R - I think on here model 35852R - new prop

    Hi, I need a new prop for my 1978 35hp evinrude 358B62R Iunderstand the basics of propeller selection, getting it in the right rev range, smaller pitch for better acceleration, larger pitch higher top speed etc.. What I am still careful of is acutally picking one. I have a 4.2m rib, no seats...
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    1978 35hp Evinrude model 358B62R - starter lockout / gear selector lockout

    Hi I have a 19778 35hp evinrude 2 stroke model 358B62R It starts well and rinds great and definitely fit's the 'They don't make them liek they used to' saying. There are a couple of things I have not been able to figure on it.. one in particular. You will see the accompanying picture is...
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    1978 CAM follower and rod

    Hi, I have 1978 35hp Evinrude. model 358B62R to be precise. Lovely engine - just bought it, giving it a good ole service over the winter. I looked at the cam roller. when the throttle is almost closed at start idle it doesn't quite touch the CAM (16th of an inch)...when you open up the...
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    Rib adhesive help.... if poss

    Hi,<br><br>I have a rib. It's only small but goes fast so it's fun.<br><br>Anyway there are two places where I could use some repairt advice.<br><br>1) - The tube is pulling away from the transom - presumably from me sitting on the tube. The Tube has a kind of overmould (rubbery?) that connects...
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    Rib adhesive help.... if poss

    Hi, I have a rib. It's only small but goes fast so it's fun. Anyway there are two places where I could use some repairt advice. 1) - The tube is pulling away from the transom - presumably from me sitting on the tube. The Tube has a kind of overmould (rubbery?) that connects the tube to the...
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    Johnson 15hp 2 stroke 1992 CAM follower adjustment screw

    Hi, I have 15 horse 2stroke Johnson 1992. I had to adjust the cam follower screw during a service. Does anyone know what this screw is actually turned with? Its not 2.5mm hex, not 3mm hex, not imperial hex, not torx 20 not torz 25 ...etc etc... I can make it turn, because it turns easy...
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    Flushing

    Hi, I have 1992 15horse 2 stroke. It runs very well. Is there a flushing point / procedure after salt? Do I need special equipment? Are the flusghing solutions really any good? I can find a lot of info about this engine but not much at all about flushing. At the moment I just put it in a...
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    Water pump telltalke is weak

    Hi, I am the proud owner and restorer of a J15 1992 2 stroke. I have done alll sorts on it, recoil, fuel lines, carb etc... The water pump looks fine and I have replaced the impeller but when the unit idles only drips come out of the telltale hole. When the throttle goes up the stream of...
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