How many hours can a Yamaha 2 stroke last?
A typical two-stroke or four-stroke outboard engine should provide 1,500 hours of run time. Based on the average use of 200 hours per year, this will last 7-8 years. However, changing your oil every 50 hours of operation and regularly flushing the engine can see your outboard engine last 10 to 20 years.
What years did Yamaha have exhaust issues?
It has been alleged that the company’s first-generation F-Series four-stroke outboard motors (model years 2000 – 2005) contain a serious defect that allows the exhaust passages to corrode and pit severely, ultimately resulting in premature engine problems and failure.
When did Yamaha have exhaust problems?
The problem exists in 2002 to 2004, after that the changed the coating process, as that’s where the problems occurred.
Where to find answers to Yamaha outboard problems?
From outboard engine and electrical and electronics systems to engine and alarm issues, tilt and trim issues, this is the place to find information. So where do you start? There is a lot to know. I get asked regularly about what is the problem, and more importantly and how to fix a problem.
Why does my Yamaha outboard not start up?
An outboard that doesn’t run smoothly, fails to deliver maximum power and struggles to idle could be experiencing fuel pump problems. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Why is my 2 stroke engine not working?
If this is a 30 year old motorcycle you pulled out of a barn somewhere, the carb will need to be pulled and comepletely disassembled and cleaned. If this is something that was running recently, and is clean with clean fuel, it may just have gotten moisture in the fuel or debris clogging up the carburetor jets.
Why is my fuel pump on my Yamaha outboard not working?
Below we run through a few troubleshooting tips to help you diagnose a faulty fuel pump. Watch our Yamaha Outboard Fuel Pump Issues video above — in which we guide you through an outboard’s fuel system — to troubleshoot possible issues that may be causing fuel pump problems.
When does a Yamaha outboard motor go bad?
Boat Motor Problems Likely to Occur After Yamaha Warranty Has Expired. It has been alleged that the corrosion, pitting and consequent engine failure typically occurs after only 500 to 700 hours of use.
How to start a Yamaha 90 hp 2 stroke?
Try switching to on during the 1st start, and see if this helps. If so make sure you have power going to the Thrermo switch when switched on. Also always make sure your primer bulb is hard before prior to starting. I Love microskiff.com! No problems on Sunday at the ramp in Flamingo.
Why does my Yamaha 90 hp not start?
If it’s not choke/primer related, then it sounds like there’s not enough fuel in the system when cold. As stated it takes a lot of cranking to start it. Sounds like the amount of time it takes to get the fuel system primed to the point where it makes it to the pistons. When warm, fuel system is still full from last use.
What kind of motor does a Yamaha 2 stroke have?
I have a 90HP Yamaha 2-Stroke on the back of my HPX-V 17. At the ramp, it’s almost always hard to start, but on Saturday it was particularly troublesome. The motor turns but doesn’t seem to fire for quite a while. The plugs are new.