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Old 03-13-2017, 06:43 AM   #1
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Yamaha spark plug wires

I want to replace my plug wires on a 115 4 stroke Yamaha outboard.
I CANNOT find them online and I have looked for hours. Anyone have any ideas or names. It appears that I have to buy from a dealer for about $70 for 4 wires, which I think is outrageous.

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Old 03-13-2017, 09:18 AM   #2
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Old 03-13-2017, 04:58 PM   #3
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You're not going to be happy....

Looks like they're part of ignition coil assembly...
Check out your engine at Sims

https://www.simyamaha.com/IGNITION_C...0.htm?CartID=1

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Old 03-13-2017, 08:51 PM   #4
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Paul,those wires will be good for another 10 years.
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SD that why I asked WHY ><><>

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Old 03-14-2017, 09:00 AM   #6
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The reason why is because one of the wires #4, got torn (the outer covering), while changing the plugs. I taped the rubber and then liquid taped over the tape.

You guys think it'll be OK?

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that will be fine ..........don,t change the plugs ><><

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that will be fine ..........don,t change the plugs ><><
don,t change the plugs

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Old 03-14-2017, 05:39 PM   #9
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Don't get in over your head Paulie.You should be waxing and changing out rusty hardware.
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Old 03-15-2017, 06:57 AM   #10
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I hate it when a little problem becomes a big problem...

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Thanks guys. I'll go with it the way it is. As for the plugs, I change them every year with NGK Iridium plugs and I NEVER have problems.

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I never change them &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& I never have problems ><.,

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try it, I'll bet ya you hear the difference, or feel it, less shake rattle and roll,,, do do warr
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try it, I'll bet ya you hear the difference, or feel it, less shake rattle and roll,,, do do warr
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AS LONG AS I IDLE SMOOTH & all the levels of power show good on the tack & tack out 5800 to 6000 I leave it alone ><>

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Wow, 53 54 is my top end
Shouldn't have changed the plugs... LOL
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just tilt the prop out of the water <><> or15"

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Wow, 53 54 is my top end
Shouldn't have changed the plugs... LOL
Gup, Mike is running a 150 not a 115 like us. My WOT is 5400 RPMs

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Wow... for a 4s that's at the low end of the range no? I like to prop to hit the top of the range. I like to mess with stuff (since I can't catch fish). I'd drop down 2" pitch to get my max RPM up at/near 6000K for your engine. Heck i top out at 5200 (max 5500 for my motor) and i wish it was a bit higher (not enough to drop money on a another new prop though).

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5700 today with a full tank & digging gear on just a short run ..................had to break ice to get in the slip ><><
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don,t hurry . the weather is really fu ckin nasty ><><><

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Wow... for a 4s that's at the low end of the range no? I like to prop to hit the top of the range. I like to mess with stuff (since I can't catch fish). I'd drop down 2" pitch to get my max RPM up at/near 6000K for your engine. Heck i top out at 5200 (max 5500 for my motor) and i wish it was a bit higher (not enough to drop money on a another new prop though).
Joe, I'm not sure. She runs great so I'm not messing with it. I am at 32 knots@ 5400. I'm certain I could get more RPMs and a higher top end with a different prop but I'm running a stainless prop with the specs the Yami dealer recommended for my boat and motor.

I usually only run between 4200 and 4500 anyway so I don't need a higher RPM output. 4500 puts me at about 26 knots.

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Joe, I'm not sure. She runs great so I'm not messing with it. I am at 32 knots@ 5400. I'm certain I could get more RPMs and a higher top end with a different prop but I'm running a stainless prop with the specs the Yami dealer recommended for my boat and motor.

I usually only run between 4200 and 4500 anyway so I don't need a higher RPM output. 4500 puts me at about 26 knots.
Ya, 42 to 4500 sounds like the sweet spot, I get a little less speed than that, I must weigh more than u.....
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4200 TO 4400 IS RIGHT FOR MINE ><.

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Ya, 42 to 4500 sounds like the sweet spot, I get a little less speed than that, I must weigh more than u.....
Gup, I use to run at about 22 23 Knots but I had trim taps put on last year and pick up a few knots

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