Hello, I have a 2003 Yamaha 115, which for a variety of problems, has not been run in about 8 months. I had to replace the upper anode a few months ago and things worked for a few minutes before I noticed the water wasn't "peeing" as strongly as it was when I first started it. I think I've found the problem: the tube leading out of the cowl seems to have had a plastic attachment at the end, and it was broken (I think). I cleared it out, and it is running as I speak. Before I take it out, though, I want to replace the broken part.
First question: I don't know the name of the broken part, and I can't find it on the diagrams. Can anyone tell me what it might be called, or know the part number?
Second question: While idling, I walked around the aft to see that everything look like it was working and I noticed the prop was turning very slowly. I put the motor in gear for a second (I was still on the lift) and it moved forward, but back in neutral the prop still turned. When I put it reverse for a second, again it moved, and back in neutral the prop still turned. It was not enough to move me anywhere, but I've never noticed this behavior before. Is this a new problem for me, or does this just happen sometimes and should not cause concern? Thanks for any answers.
First question: I don't know the name of the broken part, and I can't find it on the diagrams. Can anyone tell me what it might be called, or know the part number?
Second question: While idling, I walked around the aft to see that everything look like it was working and I noticed the prop was turning very slowly. I put the motor in gear for a second (I was still on the lift) and it moved forward, but back in neutral the prop still turned. When I put it reverse for a second, again it moved, and back in neutral the prop still turned. It was not enough to move me anywhere, but I've never noticed this behavior before. Is this a new problem for me, or does this just happen sometimes and should not cause concern? Thanks for any answers.