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  1. 10-08-2018, 01:38 PM #1
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    Default Yamaha mechanic - Tampa area?


    Need a recommendation for a Yamaha mechanic. 25 hp 4 stroke hard to start then cuts out or won't start. Probably carb. Figure on having water pump replaced while I'm at it. New to Tampa area so need some help. Thanks
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    Don't know anyone in that area & don't have anyone to recommend in this area.

    I just recently got through some issues & fixed it myself. Called & visited in person 2 different mechanics in this area, said they would call when they
    got caught up, haven't heard back from either 1 and that was back in Late August/early Sept. Business must be good when you don't even have to
    respond to customers. Hope you have better luck than I did !!
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    Vived marine in debary has a good reputation. Not in Tampa but the best I can do.
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    Talon Marine is a very good/honest Yamaha mechanic 407-542-7600, but he's located here in Central/East Florida, might give him a call.... he might be able to recommend someone in your area.
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    Thanks guys. After posting I decided to pull the carb, disassemble, clean, blow it out. Reinstalled and she fired. Little rough on acceleration but hopefully it'll clear out.
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    Run a very strong shock treatment of seafoam and bet that helps ya.
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    Good idea!
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    Brian- what kind of issues did you overcome?
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    Bullfrog Creek Marine helped me. Reasonable, kept me informed and fixed the problem. I did have to wait. Called them and was put on waiting list. They did call me when they wanted me to bring it in. Very good reviews.
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    Quote Originally Posted by up2specks View Post
    Brian- what kind of issues did you overcome?
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    It started with a leaky carb, then found a stuck thermostat and a seal leaking around the top of the fuel vapor separator.
    Was told by a Johnson tech that it was a VRO issue but haven't had the same issue happen since I fixed the above.
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