Yamaha mechanic - Tampa area?

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10-08-2018, 01:38 PM
Specktackle

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
10-08-2018, 02:05 PM
specktacklure

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 !!
10-08-2018, 02:45 PM
skeetbum

Vived marine in debary has a good reputation. Not in Tampa but the best I can do.
10-08-2018, 02:50 PM
Speck Detector

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.
10-08-2018, 03:55 PM
Specktackle

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.
Thanks
10-08-2018, 04:24 PM
huntinslabs

Run a very strong shock treatment of seafoam and bet that helps ya.
10-08-2018, 10:06 PM
Specktackle

Good idea!
10-09-2018, 06:11 AM
up2specks

Brian- what kind of issues did you overcome?
u2s
10-09-2018, 10:34 AM
Yelim

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.
10-09-2018, 12:35 PM
specktacklure

Quote:

Originally Posted by up2specks

Brian- what kind of issues did you overcome?
u2s

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.:dono
10-31-2018, 12:10 PM
Specktackle

I pulled it a second time, disassembled and soaked in SeaFoam (good suggestion huntinslabs). Used very small diameter copper wired to clean every passage and port I could find. Blew out with compressed air. Reassembled. Can of SeaFoam in gas tank. Runs like a charm....knock wood. Headed out in the a.m.