Can I change a 4-stroke outboard timing belt with homemade tools?

[@MiltonFranklin-my3qk]

Thorough and informative

[@britishsouth]

Thank you Milton!

[@lezin99]

Explanations are very clear and video quality as well. Thanks a lot!

[@britishsouth]

I'm so glad this helped! Thank You!

[@mr1bienvenu1]

at what age should you change the belt? My motor is a 2017 but I only have 7 hours on the motor. I know, it's not even broken in yet but rubber dries out with age.

[@britishsouth]

I am pretty sure the service interval is five years or 300 hours. I changed mine on the age before I hit 300 hours.

[@SamoRafik]

How do I store this engine when I turn it over it is leaking oil

[@britishsouth]

It should be laid down on the rear carry handle prop down. Perhaps your oil plug gasket washer is leaking. try a new washer.

[@josephharvey5742]

How ofter should you change the belt? Did the old belt show any signs of cracking or being worn?

[@britishsouth]

Yamaha Recommends 7 years/300 hours. The belt was in good shape but the outboard was nearly 10 years old.