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Well I couldn't help myself and I dug into the motor today. I should have already known it wasn't the clutch being stuck the when the prop was spun the flywheel didn't spin. The clutch was in perfect shape. I got down to the bare motor and the flywheel is extremely difficult to turn...

Thanks for all of the replies. Its definitley not a carb issue. When spinning the propeller there is resistance and it feels like the clutch is engaged 100% of the time regardless of the throttle position. I have ran this thing out water because it is an air cooled engine as the previous...

I removed spark plug and turned over, very resistant still. The cord just doesn't pull smoothly. It also doesn't make the normal noise when pulled. Maybe 1 out of 10 times it makes the normal noise that pull starts make when functioning properly (the chug chug chug). I even sprayed starting...

Just went through the carb which was pretty dirty. completely cleaned and reinstalled. Still no go. yes I removed the spark plug tested compression with my thumb, checked for spark and installed new plug. Not sure whats going on at this point.

I went to start my honda 2hp today since I was planning on using it tomorrow and I"m having issues. At first it started and ran but wouldn't idle low and when throttled fully for a few seconds it just cut off completely quickly in almost a jerky fashion. Oil and gas are fresh and full, new...

Well I salvaged 3 decent boots between the two motors so I could put together a carbuerator assembly and test. It helped a lot. I had hardly any vacuum , maybe 5cm hg before and now I have 24cm Hg which is 9.4 inches Hg. I still feel that is low but the engine is running very well, quiet...

Ok I was able to find the part. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamah ... parts.html Still unsure if this could fix the vacuum problem and how to install these

I've been chasing a low Vacuum issue with my Twin Yamaha 40hp outboards. I've replaced all gaskets and gone through the carbs a few times. I noticed today finally that most of the Accelerator Rod Rubber boots are in horrible shape and even created a bit of corrosion in that whole general area...

Maybe this is the right kit to get? http://www.goodboatgear.com/detail/pd/4 ... DER%20(ALL)%20TEE%20FITT.KIT

A closer look at the helm pump and it is a Hydraflex LD25

I researched and posted a while back about bleeding a seastar helm system with a Hynautic K-13 cylinder. I noticed my Auto-pilot wasn't working and I belive its due to low fluid in the system (helm reservior is low). I must have a leak, but need to fill the system and operate to locate it...

Ive done a bit more research and figured I would share the answers to the questions I posted above. I found the manual to the K-13 steering cylinder I have and found the following. Those hex nut bleeder screws are simply loosened to purge the air out of the system. I don't like that setup so...

I'm thinking I would just need to purchase these to bleed the system. http://www.westmarine.com/buy/seastar-s ... --10722494 I find it odd that these aren't already installed. I really don't understand the purpose of having the plugs that are currently installed or how it was even bled...

This issue with the autopilot started again a while back, but I've been working on so many other things I haven't gotten to it and just don't use it. I'm glad I started looking into it today though because I realized a rookie mistake. My Power steering fluid was not full, in fact I could not...

There are now 3 pictures of the gouges in my album labeled gouge 1 through 3. If you look next to them it seems as if some other areas are almost ready to do the same. Barnacle Damage?

I received my Vivd bottom paint for the boat and have come up with a plan for prepping and painting on the trailer. I Pressure washed the old bottom paint in a small area first to confirm my honda 6hp with a 0 degree tip would not damage gel coat. All seemed fine so I continued around. I then...

Sorry I mistyped. I meant the Tacoma can be a 6 or a 4.

The Tundra is an 8 cylinder. The tacoma can be a 6 or an 8.

Lately, I"ve been looking at a new tow vehicle as well. I currently own a 2001 Dakota 4.7L that I've been decently happy with, but miles are getting high, I keep having to do small repairs, and I like the idea of a quad cab truck. I have also heard great things about the ecoboost engine...

Thanks again for the replies. I think I will probably go with Vivid. It seems the easier option and the girlfriend likes having a color v.s. the VC which is only white. I hope I can get 5 years or so out of it. I launch the boat at least 3 times a month and a little worried of it wearing off...