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  1. Beachbummer

    $1200 MPEM, am I right?

    So here's what I would try.... Follow the spark plug cable to the black box next to the engine, then find the big coil sending power to the spark plugs. There's a thin small cable going to that coil too. That is a signal line telling the coil when to send the charge.... Hook up a 12v light bulb...
  2. Beachbummer

    $1200 MPEM, am I right?

    2 beeps is good Put a 12v led in the line going to the coil. Does it blink when you crank? If so it's the external coil (with the big wires going to the spark plugs inside the electrical box) Did it flood recently? Did you open the black electrical boxes where the coil is? Is the box dry? I...
  3. Beachbummer

    Dealer Maintenance

    Not a bad idea to open and inspect after 300 hours... BUT With Yamaha's design the pump seals are not serviceable without a full rebuild of all bearings, since everything is pressed in. So once you open it up, if you see any water intrusion signs, the correct action to fix is to replace...
  4. Beachbummer

    04 sx230 low rpm stbd motor

    Fantastic news!!!!! If it's not coil or fuel or throttle body... It's valves or cylinder compression. Injectors are much easier to change and less disruptive, fantastic news indeed.
  5. Beachbummer

    Need a Part for 2004 230sx Yamaha

    Sorry to hear, it is rare a whole harness needs replacement. Is there a reason it cannot be repaired? Best of Luck.
  6. Beachbummer

    2004 SX230 Jet Pump coupler slop

    Even with no dampener in place, the pump bearing side should not move right?? That's why I think it's not the dampener.
  7. Beachbummer

    2004 SX230 Jet Pump coupler slop

    I have not yet had the pleasure of needing this job, but with that piece being pressed into the bearing, etc. that is indicative of failed/failing bearing on the pump side of that coupler. I would suggest watching carefully on next outing and keeping an eye for water ingress or suspect noises...
  8. Beachbummer

    SX 190 clicks but won't turn over

    Starter or Solenoid. Check voltage at solenoid and if voltage is good, jump. If it cranks it's the solenoid, if not, might be the starter. If you wack the starter with a large hammer and it cranks, it's very probably the starter.
  9. Beachbummer

    NGK CR9EB spark plugs

    I've Always applied anti seize. And dielectric grease on top. As long as they are tight and you don't chew the thread over-tightening you will be in good shape. 7ftlb or 11, or half turn after contact... If they are tight and don't back out, and you don't damage the thread ... It's good enough...
  10. Beachbummer

    Getting swamped by cruise ship

    Exactly, even if you are right, no point in being dead right.
  11. Beachbummer

    Getting swamped by cruise ship

    Very very large swells are easy... A gentle bump on the road, adjust speed accordingly.... But when the swell exits the dredged area and hits a shallow spot, as the wave lifts from the bottom, it will eventually rise enough to break... That wave will look gnarly and will really mess with you if...
  12. Beachbummer

    EV discussion - hate or love?

    I'm with you. I think it's the desire to justify the increased price. The 2 features I dislike the most from my Model Y are frameless windows (which require the glass to move on every operation. Not the first car ever to do this, but WHY?) and "Too smart to get out of your own way" cruise...
  13. Beachbummer

    OVERHEATING SX230

    Might be as simple as kinked hose or low pressure when you rinsed. I have added temp sensors in exhaust and water past the thermostat. The system is very sensitive to water pressure. The exhaust pipe temps are excellent indicators, and cool quickly once water flow is restored.
  14. Beachbummer

    Sport boat sx230 2006

    Price as in parts? or as in, Done by someone else? https://www.partzilla.com/ is a good place for parts. It's a bit of work, having to move the engine a tad, then the bolts are not super accessible, and you need a press to put it all back together again. Might be as little as $200 or even...
  15. Beachbummer

    Stripped fiberglass

    I am a fan of their WaterWeld product, which has a play-doh consistency and dries quick. Also dries to off white color.
  16. Beachbummer

    rusted hose clamps

    Needs doing The worse and more rusted they are, the more painful it is to do, except if they just crumble away. Be ready for a fight. Best of luck.
  17. Beachbummer

    SOLD Houston Area - Electric Trailer Dolly -Free

    Item was taken last Sunday. Thanks.
  18. Beachbummer

    New to boating. No YDS codes; yet port motor still won’t turn over?

    Not surprising, we have seen it on the board more than a few times...Injector stuck open by bad ECU, Extra fuel seeps into oil, oil is diluted and overfilled. Most, (but not all?) cases appear to have a water ingestion issue into the ECU, specially 2003-2006 design were water ingress from the...
  19. Beachbummer

    Key Switch Pack Assembly

    The other option is to hot wire it to a switch while you wait/find a used one. Since the key switch is broken already you can reuse the connector and cut the cables. I think a pushbutton and a dpdt switch will make it work temporarily.
  20. Beachbummer

    Key Switch Pack Assembly

    Is the boat inoperable? Or are you limping by?
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