[Rhodes22-list] a Yamaha mechanic in the house?

[michael meltzer]

Get fresh gas!!!!, old gas drive the motor nuts!!!!!, overdose the fresh gas
(like 4-6 oz to gallon) with Yamaha ring free(auto store should have the
equaling from chevron, sometime called "carbon out" ), uses up a whole can
of carburetor cleaner, like half with the motor running.   Wet plugs means
the fuel mixture is to rich, i.e. carburetor might be plugged up, that what
this is after for 15$, if it is broken or out of adjustment well that a
bigger bill............

-mjm

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Joe Babb
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:47 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] a Yamaha mechanic in the house?

My 1998 Yamaha 9.9hp outboard has taken a dislike to running much above 
idle.  It starts up fine.  Runs mostly okay at idle and slightly above 
idle, but stalls and quits when I try to advance the throttle.  I pulled 
the spark plugs and they are dark and a little wet.  I've got some plugs 
on order.  I've been frustrated in trying to find someone in the 
Knoxville, TN area who will work on Yamaha engines.  If anybody knows of 
a local mechanic, let me know.  If anyone has any helpful hints also let 
me know.  Time is of the essense as we were planning a week long sailing 
trip in a couple of weeks.  I am an okay mechanic except I don't relish 
opening up the carburator.  I'll be glad to search the list if someone 
will refresh my memory on how to do so.
Thanks,
Joe
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