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    Propeller clearance

    Bought a 2014 f150 yamaha and I am going to use it for shrimp trawling.I want to select a propeller with the greatest diameter and a pitch that will allow me to achieve red line ie) until the rev retarder kicks in. How much prop tip clearance is maximum? Thanx for...
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    Yamaha f200 '06 model V6

    My F200 v6 yamaha has been running great all summer long,I use her to pull a small shrimp trawl along SC coastal water.Went out Friday,made the first 2 hr trawl put her back out pulled for another 30 min and got a brief drop in RPM's about 200 for 5-10 seconds then died.I noticed a faint smell...
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    1999 Evinrude 225 Fich Is it a PIECE of Sh... or a decent engine?

    I just bought an Atlantic wellskiff 23' long and I had no choice but take the motor that came with it.Should I take to the Scrap yard or give it a whirl. Thanks for any advice, Moonman60
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    F115 yamaha,shuts down when I put it in neutral

    2002 F115 that shuts down when going from forward to neutral.If I pump the bulb tight it seems to help but no garantee.I have loosened the mechanical fuel pump and pumped the bulb to check for diaphram leaks but it's OK. The engine runs great otherwise.
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    Damaging a new dc motor

    I just restored an old 20 ' shrimp trawler and I rebuilt the haulback winch.It is powered with a 12 volt Leeson 40 amp motor.Originally it had an old starter relay to engage the motor that turns the winch.I replaced the relay and they keep burning out.I only run the winch for 5-7 min. at a time...
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    703 Remote Control Box

    I am still working on my Little Shrimp trawler and I can find all of the used Side mount boxes money can buy.Is tthere a way to change a Left wall Mount to a Right wall mount,or will I have to order it new.
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    Oil and Water

    Akums razor, "The simplest explanation is usually the best". When one detects water in the crankcase oil the T-stat is the easiest to fix and the next easiest is the oil drain plug.The metal gasket on the drain plug will fall off the plug when you remove the oil always be sure that the gasket...
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    Gas tank sending units

    I just replaced sending unit gasket and used 5200 for the gasket tank leveler. Will it resist gasoline.Thanks for any insite. Moonman60
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    Water doesn't mix with Oil

    F115 yamaha ,has been teaching me many lessons about LIFE. Changed oil and found it didn't look good ,too grey.Shop man said water in oil.Motor runs great Idles great, nofouling on plugs.Compression from #1 to #4 cyl. 155,155,150,148. The water intake on Exhaust jacket is salting up a bit and...
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    Poly gastank sending unit pouring gas

    I recently purchased an Older boat and am restoring it back to function.I noticed allot of foamy plastic gooey stuff around sending unit.I removed it and cleaned it up Bought new sending unit and gasket, cleaned the screw hole threads and replaced all new.Put full tank of gas in before I...
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    Starting problems on my F115 Yamaha,2001.

    When I charge the battery and it is 12.85 -13.4 volts no problem motor starts in no more than 10 revolutions.If the motor sits over night and it has a battery voltage around 12.75 -12.85 it may start or it may not.Brand new battery 750 amps 600cold cranking amp. Before I get a diagn test done is...
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    Want to get my own diagnostic program.

    I have a 2001 yamaha F115 and I was wondering if it would be practical to get my own diagnostic program? I have a good laptop.:confused:
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    New Waterpump won't pump

    F115 Yamaha just installed it my self and it worked on the first three trials, but now won't pump water.Have taken it back down to check woodruff key and all components and all is OK. Whats a Brother to do?
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    F115 yamaha fuel injected back fires upon starting.

    If the engine isnt started for several days in the cold weather,when its started it backfires.It will then start and wont backfire and startsin 1 or 2 revs.
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