Posted by docsoma on 08/29/17 - 11:11 PM
#1
I am looking for someone to teach me how to do some basic maintenance on my
1991 40hp Yamaha. I have changed the impeller several times and done a few minor things. NOW I would like to be able to flush out the bottom bowl of the carburetors which I am told is pretty easy.
Any one willing to coach me....I am meticulous and a fast learner!
Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/30/17 - 11:47 AM
Posted by shooten on 08/30/17 - 9:40 AM
#2
I've got a friend with a small business on the side but I don't think he teaches. I wish he were. He could teach me to fix my 40 HP Johnson that I just gave a few hundred dollars for. Do you hit the bay or close in offshore? I just got my 13' Super Sport ready and am up for buddy boating if you want to fish outside in the kelp.
Posted by mtown on 08/31/17 - 4:44 AM
#3
There is an excellent youtube video. How to clean carb on a Yamaha 2 stroke outboard. I think it is actually a 40 hp that he works on.
I watched it and was able to completely re-do the carbs on my 70 hp and 90 hp with no problems. You probably need to clean the jets or replace them. Cleaning/draining the bowl will probably not fix any issues unless they are really full of gelled fuel.
Posted by docsoma on 09/07/17 - 6:59 AM
#4
mtown would you mind posting the link to the YouTube video you referenced. I found several....but perhaps I missed the one you suggest.