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90 hp Yamaha lower unit issues?
Posted on 5/14/12 at 6:27 am
Posted on 5/14/12 at 6:27 am
Obviously all models of outboard motors have occasional problems...
Have you or a friend experienced lower unit problems on a Yammie 90 hp that seemed unusual?
Have you or a friend experienced lower unit problems on a Yammie 90 hp that seemed unusual?
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Posted on 5/14/12 at 7:02 am to Grassy1
Actually no never on my 2002 model.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 7:22 am to Grassy1
Only problem we've had we brought on ourselves. Other than that it's been fine since '06.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 7:52 am to Grassy1
have an 02 that hasn't had an issue...but we do the routine maintance that is needed.
this year we had to replace the thermostat. not really lower unit issue..
this year we had to replace the thermostat. not really lower unit issue..
This post was edited on 5/14/12 at 7:56 am
Posted on 5/14/12 at 8:03 am to TexasTiger
Never had any on mine. Ran an 06 for 3 years very hard. Im curious to what issues you have?
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:19 am to Langston
Only issue i ever had was clogged jets.
And not enough torque.
And not enough torque.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:49 am to Me4Heisman
ethanol issues have cost me a little money as well on the carb...
Posted on 5/15/12 at 5:33 am to Langston
Thanks for the replies..
Langston, I don't have one... just boat shopping and a lot my prospects have Yamaha 90's on them, and someone had mentioned that he had heard some lower unit issues on this motor... so I was just asking...
Looks like good news so far in this thread.
Langston, I don't have one... just boat shopping and a lot my prospects have Yamaha 90's on them, and someone had mentioned that he had heard some lower unit issues on this motor... so I was just asking...
Looks like good news so far in this thread.
Posted on 5/15/12 at 7:45 am to Grassy1
I will be perfectly honest. I abused my motor by regularly running rpms too high with a prop that was too small and never even serviced my lower for several years. It was flawless. Good luck with the search.
Posted on 5/15/12 at 8:59 am to Grassy1
quote:
just boat shopping and a lot my prospects have Yamaha 90's on them, and someone had mentioned that he had heard some lower unit issues on this motor... so I was just asking...
I've only had my 90 Yammy for 2 summers. It's a late 80's model but with a new powerhead and 2008 lower unit. I haven't had any issues with the motor(that I didn't self inflict out of stupidity) and have heard nothing but good about how well built this motor is.
Clean it, Flush it, Maintain it and it'll last you a loooooong time!
Posted on 5/15/12 at 1:15 pm to Grassy1
We've run the 90 Yamahas on some of our work boats (where they really seem to get abused) and they hold up well.
One of the dealers we use to service our outboards (Yamaha & Mercury warranty center) does say that the lower units on the mid-range Mercs are stronger than those on the mid-range Yamahas. But if the one you're looking at hasn't been abused, it should be fine.
One of the dealers we use to service our outboards (Yamaha & Mercury warranty center) does say that the lower units on the mid-range Mercs are stronger than those on the mid-range Yamahas. But if the one you're looking at hasn't been abused, it should be fine.
Posted on 5/15/12 at 1:23 pm to Langston
quote:
I will be perfectly honest. I abused my motor by regularly running rpms too high with a prop that was too small and never even serviced my lower for several years
Note to self, never ever buy a used boat from Langston...
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