Yamaha 40ELJ 86' problem

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Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

YAMAHA's are known for having the bushing chirp in the upper riveshaft area on 4 strokes, but I've never heard of it on 2 strokes. As for the water, sounds like the headgasket may be done for. Has it ever been run hot?

Not that I know of. The overheat alarm works and it went off several months ago from the water pump being clogged but we have not had a problem until now.

We can pull the head and check it out.