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OJ
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Initially Posted - 08/11/2014 :  08:48:18  Show Profile
So I had the top end of the Yamaha rebuilt last year (timing belt jumped a notch and bent the valves) by an outboard shop near the lake. When I got the motor back the valves were clicking way louder than before. So back it went (all 113 lbs) for a second time. Got the motor back with little improvement. Also told the mechanic that I thought the propeller shaft seal had a slow leak "no, a little leak is normal - don't worry about it!" Went to launch the boat this season and there was a small puddle of oil under propeller shaft.

Fearing the clicking valves were not doing the motor any good, I found a factory trained Yamaha dealer an hour north of the lake. Got the motor back and it now purrs like a kitten and the valves are silent - just like when the motor was new!
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 08/11/2014 :  20:25:32  Show Profile
Yup... A 4-stroke outboard is just not the same as a chainsaw motor. Look for a manufacturer-certified mechanic. Better yet, a dealer's shop. Yamaha isn't Honda isn't Tohatsu. (Mercury is... well, a little this and a little that.)

Those good ole 2-strokes--no valves, no timing belts, not much of anything... except oil smoke and noise.
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Response Posted - 08/11/2014 :  21:25:29  Show Profile
I agree with that and also the shop that will answer a phone call before you remove that 4 cycle outboard is a plus.
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