yamaha concern

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

i think he means with the throttle in the wide open position, not actually running. that would be a little tricky..

Agreed, and that would make more sense.

[spareparts]

check your gauge, I've got three different gauges that read 30 psi difference between them, I've a got a selling gauge, buying gauge, and one that reads correctly. Normally if they all read close to each other, thats all you need. I did an engine check out for a customer buying a boat, compresion on both engines came well withing spec around 125 psi. He called me after taking delivery all pissed off because his mechanic said both engines were worn out, he said his gauge read 80 psi. I told him to get another gauge and another mechanic. He called back two days later and apologzed to me, he took it to anotehr mechanic and it checked out OK

[ssiredfish]

Whats wrong with thumbin the hole?? My right thumb is accurate to about 3psi. My left thumb however, is off about 6psi

[spareparts]

Originally Posted by ssiredfish

Whats wrong with thumbin the hole?? My right thumb is accurate to about 3psi. My left thumb however, is off about 6psi

it makes your thumb pretty hot if the engine is up to temp, leaves a funny burnt ring on your thumb(don't ask how)

[Monkey Butler]

The 98 wouldn't scare me as long as it's even but I would use it as a bargaining chip I my favor.

I think the 1992 still had the plain steel shift rod. I know the 225HP's did but not sure on the 250's.

Quick check on part numbers shows 61a-44120-21-00 for '92 and 61a-44120-22-00 for '94 so I would think it was steel.

If it hasn't been replaced already then check it out as best you can.

[macojoe]

They started using the SS rods in 1994 in the saltwater series, Before that they are steel and if not replaced yet it will need it! Winch means removing the power head, which can be a hard job if its to corroded? I had one done on a new to me motor and the guy that I bought it from was a Marine Mech so he did it. BS had to do one and he did it with his father with out problems.
But it was 10 years ago for us and they were not as rotted as today's would be. Just look at it well but that might not be good enough, I was looking for it when I bought mine and saw nothing till it broke.

[bksah2]

THERE used to be a guy on ebay that manufactered a 2 piece shift rod for yamaha ,, it did not require removing the power head and was a pretty easey fix

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by bksah2

THERE used to be a guy on ebay that manufactered a 2 piece shift rod for yamaha ,, it did not require removing the power head and was a pretty easey fix

Yep. You can still get them, just do a internet search.