Yamaha 85 HP Engine

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newlights
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Yamaha 85 HP Engine

#1 Post by newlights » Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:34 am

I ahve a Yamaha 85 horse engine its a 1991 Im having the carbs rebuilt now its a 3 cylinder. Does anyone else have one or has anyone used yamaha engines? Are they reliable? Do they get good gas?
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Re: Yamaha 85 HP Engine

#2 Post by crspang » Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:26 pm

I've never owned a Yamaha personally but I have a good friend who has one for years (90hp) and he's had no trouble with his.

As far as gas goes you could probably figure using about 7.5 gph @ cruise speed and 9.5 gph @ WOT.

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