Poppit valve...what would you do?

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89 200 gets warm but no overheat at idle. Tried to change poppit and first bolt snapped right off. Not leaking. I was going to leave it alone and just run it rather than deal with drilling bolts out.
Maybe a good flush will clear the poppit?

What would you do?

[robert graham]

Has it ever been removed/checked/replaced?....if. It was me, and for peace of mind, I'd remove it, drill/tap/etc./whatever, and check/clean/replace it....maybe time to do the replace the thermostat and water pump....then you'll know what you've got!.....OR, you can just ignore it and wait for it to leak/overheat/whatever....

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I'm thinking of leaving it alone. If I get alarm I'll deal with it. This motor already has a pair of welding Vicegrips where a headbolt snapped off.Been there 3 seasons now. It's a Florida motor and every thing is corroded (shiftshaft was replaced). Runs perfect though....amazingly.

[robert graham]

Well, run it on...might last several more years.....

[rodbolt17]

dog it till its dead.
do no maint.
blame Yamaha when it dies.

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Why would I blame Yamaha? I've gotten 24 years and over 1,000 hours of use.
Part of being a mechanic is knowing what to leave alone. When that headbolt broke I stopped right there and had a motor that still ran. What if 5 of them broke? The one that broke is one of the lower ones (usually the case) and is below the lower cowl so I can't get to it to drill out.

[robert graham]

We'll, just run it on and hope for the best....Just curious, but how far off-shore do you usually go with this motor?...

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It's now in Chesapeake Bay just cruising around on a 31 Stamas. If it had stayed in FL it would be corroded through by now (heads, exhaust plate) I suspect.....

[robert graham]

If it's just used for "local" traffic(5 or 10 mile radius) then maybe O.K.....keep your cell phone charged and handy....good luck!...