I have what appears to be a 1986 Yamaha 115 that came with a classic Whaler I just bought (OK, an old, beat up, classic Whaler!)
Numbers: 115ETLJ 6E5 L 357836.
The trim unit is completely missing, and I'd like to try to find a used unit. Any suggestions other than craigslist and ebay, which I've been looking at? Can I run the motor for a while without it? What about reverse gear? Will the motor just float back when I put it in reverse? Is there a temporary fix for this?
I've ordered a service manual, and plan on changing the lower unit oil, the impeller, and cleaning the carbs. What else should I do?
Before taking it off the transom to work on the hull, I ran it using a garden hose attachment. Ran it for four minutes or so, and it stalled, after which, when I turned the key to ON (not start) the buzzer went off, so I didn't want to start it again and mess anything up.
As soon as it started, I got a good stream of water from the telltale beneath the powerhead.
Any advice or suggestions, directions to other resources would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Numbers: 115ETLJ 6E5 L 357836.
The trim unit is completely missing, and I'd like to try to find a used unit. Any suggestions other than craigslist and ebay, which I've been looking at? Can I run the motor for a while without it? What about reverse gear? Will the motor just float back when I put it in reverse? Is there a temporary fix for this?
I've ordered a service manual, and plan on changing the lower unit oil, the impeller, and cleaning the carbs. What else should I do?
Before taking it off the transom to work on the hull, I ran it using a garden hose attachment. Ran it for four minutes or so, and it stalled, after which, when I turned the key to ON (not start) the buzzer went off, so I didn't want to start it again and mess anything up.
As soon as it started, I got a good stream of water from the telltale beneath the powerhead.
Any advice or suggestions, directions to other resources would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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