Re: Johnson 1988 225 for a 23'
I revived my 1989 Yamaha 225 after a 8+ year slumber. Mine hadn't been cranked since July 2001 until Oct 2009.
My resusitation included:
1) Bought a new economy battery.
2) Cranked it, to see if it would turn over (It did!!)
3) Checked compression on all 6 cyl. (125-130 on all)
4) Bought a new 6 gallon gas tank and new gas line. Drained the oil tank reservoir, refilled w/ new 2 stroke oil. Drained and replaced the fluid in the Lower Unit.
5) Took it to the lake, tested/ran it at low rpm.
6) Took it to Yamaha dealer and had all 3 carbs rebuilt
also had the engine de-carboned. total cost $465
7) Replaced the spark plugs
8) Took it back to the lake for water trial #2
Ran very well
9) Winterized the engine and waiting for Spring 2010.
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