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Recent content by checkmate06450

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    1986 175hp Johnson-need some info or help

    of course You can check the outboard. Just make sure, the unit is getting water (into the lower unit). Fire it up, with jumper cables, and a battery.The starter is attached on top of unit, where the flywheel is. black to neg. source,and red to positive (on the starter). ed fulke
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    Will my V-Mate I handle it?

    Hey, Cool, that is the same color as my v-mate1 , Mine is a 1976 model, but the same color.
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    trim/tilt help

    tilt/trim you need to get the model # from the unit, then go to www.iboats.com left side of screen, click on engine parts, then johnson, etc. Do you need the motor? or the entire set up? Anyway, That url is where i get a lot of my parts.
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    crankshaft bearing blown

    1985 yamaha outboard 70 HP. Pulled crank out with all the pistons, and found out one of the main bearings are blown out. How the HEll do you change that one??! (what a mess)
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    85 yamaha 70 hp rebuild

    shift shaft is fine. But I have A BIG PROBLEM! One of the Main bearings on the crankshaft is blown! How the hell do you change one of those!!! HELP!
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    Couldn't hold off any longer...............

    SWEET NICE, have fun!!
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    85 yamaha 70 hp rebuild

    Thanks, finally got it off the shaft, it took a minute, but i got it. The instructions said I had to disassemble the carbs,etc. But, it looks like I wasted my time. It did not need disassembly, the unit would have come off without the carbs being off.
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    85 yamaha 70 hp rebuild

    I took all the bolts out of the bottom, disconnected everything around motor, now I just "broke the mold" around the base, I just need some advice on how to get this engine off the base. The outboard is attached to the boat. I am rebuilding the engine with new pistons,etc. Thanks for any help!
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    engine paint

    use google search engine. search for marine outboard paint, then see what comes up
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    4 snapped bolts

    I appreciate the ideas, I will get to work on that.
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    4 snapped bolts

    I have a 1985 yamaha 70 hp outboard that i am taking the exhaust cover off, to change gaskets and I ran into 4 of the bolts snapping just before the threads start. Anyone know how I am going to get the Studs out of the Holes? There is some thread to grab on to.
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    Need help please. 1985 70 HP yamaha outboard

    Does the Prop Shop have a website?
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    Need help please. 1985 70 HP yamaha outboard

    awesome!That is by far, the lowest price I have been quoted. Thank you.I will call your place and put in an order.
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    Need help please. 1985 70 HP yamaha outboard

    hey, thanks for the info. do you know where I would go to get prices for those pistons.
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    Need help please. 1985 70 HP yamaha outboard

    pistons hello, and thank you for your response. I would like to know how much 3 pistons with piston rings would be. 1985 70 HP yamaha outboard. Model # is 70etlk thank you very much
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