The flywheel key, also commonly called the Woodruff key, is used as a positioning device on the crankshaft to locate the flywheel (rotor) correctly. If the flywheel is not correctly positioned, various sensors (such as the crankshaft position sensor and pulse coil sensor) that take timing information from the flywheel will get incorrect information. The […]
Exporting/Importing Favorites On The 6Y9 Gauge
Have you ever set up the favorites section on a 6Y9 Command Link Plus® display? If yes, did you immediately wish there was an easier way to configure the favorites other than manually selecting settings for up to 12 pages within the CLP display? Luckily, the 6Y9 Command Link Plus display has you covered. The […]
Potentiometers
Most people are familiar with the use of potentiometers even if they don’t know them by name. They are a simple form of a voltage divider that can be used in a circuit to send a varying voltage signal that is a fraction of the input voltage. The throttle position sensor (TPS) is one of […]
4.2L Timing Belt Replacement
The normal timing belt replacement interval on a 4-stroke outboard is 1000 hours or five years, whichever comes first. But an engine might need a service-related procedure that requires timing belt removal before then. This article deals with the safe removal and re-installation of the timing belt. Gain access to the belt by removing the […]
Metal Gaskets
Many Yamaha motors use metal gaskets between major components, such as cylinder heads and the crankcase, as well as the crankcase-to-upper-casing exhaust guide. Most of these metal gaskets use factory-applied surface coatings and raised ribs to seal between components. There is no need to apply additional sealant when reassembling components. In fact, when additional sealant […]
Coming Soon! MyYamahaOutboards App
This spring, Yamaha will launch MyYamahaOutboards, an all new web portal and mobile app. It will give Yamaha Outboard owners an account-based view of all recorded maintenance history while providing additional notifications about upcoming key maintenance intervals. These platforms will link to Maintenance Tracking used by dealers to give Yamaha Outboard owners a personalized view […]
F2.5A and F2.5B Oil Checking Procedure
There has been some confusion about oil checking procedures for the F2.5A and F2.5B models. Both models have a sight glass to view the oil, but there is an important difference! The sight glass on the port side of the F2.5A block is used to check the oil level. The sight glass on the F2.5B, […]
Yamaha 10 Pin Harness
Yes, the Yamaha wire color coding can be confusing! For people that don’t work on electrical systems regularly, this can be frustrating even when doing seemly easy service procedures. The 10-pin motor-to-boat harness connector is one of those items that can trip you up. We felt a simple color code chart and 10-pin connector layout […]
SOLD! 2006 F250TXR and LF250TXR 25 inch Twin Yamaha Outboards For Sale
SOLD 12-14-2020 $19,950 for a set of Yamaha turn-key 3.3 ltr 2006 F250 and LF250 25″ shaft length freshwater engines. Yamaha Command Link capable. 340 hours. Original one owner! We will be removing these from a 2006 Pursuit Center Console which we are repowering with new Yamaha F300’s. Always professionally maintained with major service on […]
SOLD!-2005 F250TXRD and LF250TXRD 25″ Twin Yamaha Outboards For Sale
SOLD! $14,500 for a set of turn-key 3.3 ltr 2005 F250 and LF250 25″ shaft length freshwater engines. 834 hours. 420 hours at below 1000rpms. We recently removed these from a 2005 290 Wellcraft Coastal which we repowered with Yamaha F300’s and Yamaha’s Helm Master system. Yamaha rigging parts are available if needed. The boat […]