1985 Yamaha 6 hp outboard replacing impeller & first run on boat

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This is a NOS 1985 Yamaha 6 hp outboard motor. This is the first run on a boat. The guy my dad bought it from, ran it once to show it did run. I replaced the rubber water pump impeller, before we took it out on the lake. The rubber goes bad after time. The impeller on outboards is a normal replacement item, and should be replaced every five years or so. This motor is super clean, not even having a paint nick. It runs like a clock.
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[@graym22]

I have a 1986 yamaha 6hp 2 stroke, replaced the spark plugs, thermostat, impeller, fuel filter which is regular maintenance stuff. Starts first pull, runs well, used often, great little motor for 33 years old.

[@hafidkhamlich285]

بغيت شيموطور ليلبيع يماها صغير8+6

[@WheresTheFun]

i got a old 6a and i got it out of sholder high grass. it was sitting there for 20 to 30 years the old owner said, i gave it a quick turn and the cylinder was free gave him 100 euro and went home with it, changed sparkplugs and put some 2 stroke oil in the cylinders while i tested everything after i was happy with it added some fuel and started straight aaway, smokey from all the oil i put in there so it wasent turning over dry but that burnt off and she runs so smooth now

[@RowBudLuftaufnahmen]

Do you have a servicemanual for this motor ?

[@ryanhenry21]

That motor is pristine

[@OldCarAlley]

I't brand new still.

[@baybuoy3843]

Nice motor! Should be driving holding with your left hand, wouldn't have to twist your body .

[@Joe-rd8mq]

Thanks for posting this. I have the exact same outboard, and this helped a lot. the only thing i had to figure out on my own was the linkage that the shift shaft connected to.

[@6___________99_____________64]

Man that motor is so clean 👌

[@btlmail1969]

Excellent video. Learned 5 new tips. I'd love to go fishin with those guys!

[@user-mq2sp1hn9x]

Mariner Factory. My friend

[@user-gw8ew6kl3h]

真是棒！这么多年还这么新，要是我用三天就不是这成色了🤣

[@OldCarAlley]

谢谢，这是很多工作。

[@dailystruggle2762]

That engine can not be from 1985, must be 2000

[@OldCarAlley]

it is a 1985

[@kal7393]

What’s the model code on the side? Looks identical to my 99 6hp Yamaha 2 stroke long shaft.

[@adambeattie3032]

@@kal7393 It's also identical to my '97 with code 6MSHV

[@adamintheoutdoors2119]

They made them almost identical from 1985 to 2000, my 1993 looks exactly the same

[@dennispfeifer7788]

Damn! I enjoyed that!! Thank you!

[@dzinonsky]

Thanks for tutoring. I have a question: what are the dimensions for impeller? Thanks

[@user-rv6hw8sm6i]

I want one like that to buy

[@markf37talon]

I've been trying to get the bottom to go back in for an hour. And that's the only thing in the video that was skipped. Everything is lined up, and I'm spinning the prop to let the splines line up, but no success.

[@markf37talon]

SOLVED! There is a tube the the main shaft can easily miss. While lining up the shifter shaft the main shaft was missing the tube. In case somebody else is dealing with this: I turned the motor upside-down, and used a phone flashlight to pear into the exaust side of the houseing. The right spot would shine light onto the the main shaft and its tube. While keeping the main shaft alighned, bend the shift shaft to align with its own hole.

[@OldCarAlley]

@@markf37talon It was impossible to show how to reinstall it with the camera. Yes you need to line up everything, not just the shaft. They can be a bit of fuss. I am a marine mechanic, so to me it's no big deal for me.... but for someone that has never done one, yes it can be a challenge. Glad you got it together ok.

[@tomruijter7270]

No gas!!😂😂

[@condor5635]

I have a Yamaha 1990 15 hp looks very similar. Has probably -

[@OldCarAlley]

They usual go on if there in the correct position. Just make sure is pumping water to the power head.... most have a little tube attaching to the top of the block, that go threw the lower cowl. It shoots a good stream of water when pumping properly.

[@hafidkhamlich285]

بغيت شيموطور يماها ليلبيع صغير6+8

[@OldCarAlley]

@@hafidkhamlich285 إنه والدي ، يستخدمه ، لذلك ليس للبيع.

[@user-kf9om4tr3x]

Hi, how much does the engine cost in this condition?

[@OldCarAlley]

Back when they were new it was around $800. No clue what the value is now days. My brother recently sold the motor to a friend of ours for $500.

[@simonvalborgland7715]

great and interesting video sir :)

[@MacleodCustomsLLC]

can you tell me the exact model # of this motor? i have one that looks identical, & when i try searching “1985 yamaha 6hp outboard”...the websites don’t show an available 6hp for the 1985 year. also, my motor doesn’t have the serial # plate. that’s why i’m asking. it would be much appreciated!!!

[@OldCarAlley]

It's kept at our cottage.... it maybe a while before I go, and can look at it.

[@MacleodCustomsLLC]

@@OldCarAlley would be much appreciated. thank you.

[@kal7393]

In my opinion this looks to be a late 90s to early 2000s yamaha actually. I’m betting the code on the side is 6mlhx.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍

[@tarurinoramos6756]

Cuanto cuesta ese motor me gusta

[@OldCarAlley]

No recuerdo lo que pagó papá, se lo compró a un amigo suyo que lo compró nuevo y nunca lo usó.

[@zachmcinerney3311]

what size boat and how much does the hull weigh?

[@OldCarAlley]

12 foot. I have no idea how much it weighs.

[@user-rv6hw8sm6i]

Are u selling it I need one

[@OldCarAlley]

Sold it about a month ago.

[@davidreasons9730]

I have that same motor,mine will Not run low speed or idle

[@OldCarAlley]

Sounds like a gummed up carburetor.

[@rasheedalam2611]

Price and avolabe from

[@rochelleagote3864]

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