Yamaha VST Filter Change Out (How To)

[@TexasJungle]

Good to be back!! Love the channel!

[@FishingWithSalty]

Texas Jungle thank you bro, greatly appreciate that!

[@m.a.t2008]

I haven’t done this and my motor is 600hrs! I think I will do it at the end of next season haha.

[@ericnys7712]

Great Vid - Can I ask what was the problem he was having? I have a 2015 f300 and it stalled yesterday on shakedown run when I throttled up ? Messed with both water /fuel filters and bulb and short story it was fine . But I'm wondering about these deeper filters since they have never been serviced by me. Thanks

[@rshawiii]

This is great video, short and sweet showing complexity of pulling vst and changing filters. Gives me idea of what I've got to do on my 2011 F300XCA, and confidence to do it.

[@FishingWithSalty]

rshawiii Greatly appreciate that!

[@hoodat22]

Well done

[@FishingWithSalty]

Thank you

[@JDS.]

Love it JJ great video!!!!

[@FishingWithSalty]

Justin Soultatos Thanks J🤙

[@condelmurphy8018]

Can i use the same gasket or I gotta put a new one on..?

[@FishingWithSalty]

You can clean the same one but replacing is recommended

[@neilhunwick9147]

In your video you did not mention the reason why the VST had to be replaced but after it was replaced you made the comment "that fixed it", can you explain what was wrong with the motor prior to the replacement? My Yamaha is acting up and many people are suggesting VST filter replacement. My engine starts fine, idles great, runs at WOT throttle perfectly but I am having issues with hesitation during hole shot. Interested in what your engine was doing prior to the VST filter replacement.

[@bradleysmith6682]

I’m having the exact same issue you with my Yamaha right now. I was hoping he would say what issues he had and if this did clear it up.

[@kdiddy1310]

Same here. I'll give a sub and thumbs up if they'll give a reason as to what led them to the vst filters.

[@davidlong2048]

@@bradleysmith6682 I had same issues and it was VST filters, and while your in tank may as well replace the pump there.

[@zacharypeters1981]

What were the issues. I'm having a huge issue with my 250 outboard. Gasket on throttle body keeps throwing air out

[@FishingWithSalty]

Engine stutters sorry for the delayed reply

[@DLeopoldi914]

I have a 2021 yamaha f150. I watched some videos and they are disconnecting alot more stuff like the fuel rails and the heads etc...... Is my engine as easy this one you show here? If it is not bad disconnect air intake and its right there.

[@FishingWithSalty]

I believe so

[@GBSharkey]

Great video. Been on forums and always horror stories for how difficult it is. Just bit time, sockets and screwdriver will save couple hundred quid Doing it yasel. Thanks

[@FishingWithSalty]

Ya not bad at all thank you for your patience for my late reply

[@ProTurbo1988]

thank you

[@FishingWithSalty]

Of course

[@michaelde6699]

Good video but one thing. That flush port is only for when the motor is off. What he did is a great way to burn up your water pump.

[@christhomas2896]

Totally agree! Good video, simple and short, but I cringed when he ran the motor on the flush port!

[@davidlong2048]

I have seen mechanics run the engine when the hose is connected to the flush port, you just need to make sure you have plenty of water pressure.

[@lbowsk]

Pretty sure that a lot of water goes DOWN the water tube and is dumped right on top of the water pump vanes.

[@wazup3333]

you can run with flush port at idle according to born again boating

[@daveholte7658]

Excellent video Did the replacement of 2 filters take care of Issue? And 5600 rpm was achieved? The gummed up plate area Curious what fuel was burned or was Yamaha Ring Free added at each fuel fill Well done

[@toby4041]

2019 F200 4cl lwill not exceed 5000 rpm and top speed of 30. Let my tank go to 1/4, mistake I got lazy. Topped with 60 gallons 89 marine grade fuel. dropped 12 oz of ring and 16 oz of seafoam. Pulled plugs (fine) checked gaps, changed inline filter and Seperator filter. Slightly better. 5400 rpm. I'm going to pull the vst and change filters next. 326 hrs. on the Eng. Did a 300-hr. service at 260 prior to season. Any thoughts

[@FishingWithSalty]

Seems like good progress with what you did, but the vst should help also!

[@robbie7067]

I have a 2005 F150 TXR Yamaha @ the time I was having the problem the motor had appox 300hrs.on it. Motor ran great stopped @ a spot to fish went to start it and motor turned over but wouldn't start. Then tried again this time pressed button on side of binicial to disengage frd/rev and it throttled up fine had to do this @ each stop.All this time motor ran fine, hole shot up on plane no lack of power or hesitation. Brought it in to shop and tech pulled VST tank changed all necessary filters and No problems boat runs great now with 450 hrs on her. I believe Yahama recommends to service the VST @ appox 350hrs of run time. the time I had my problem couldn't locate.anyone that had the issues I was having. Tech wasn't even quite sure that the VST tank was the problem judging by the symptoms I was having. He even called me 3 days later to verify that motor was performing well. Good Luck and hope this helped someone

[@davidlong2048]

I just had an issue with my 2014 150 Yamaha, never had the engine serviced by a mechanic. It wouldn't run over 3500 rpm and seemed sluggish, the vst tank was full of trash caused by water in my tank. I was having a water issue for awhile. I had an onboard filter/water separator plus inline filter before the fuel got to my motor so would have thought that tank would be clean. The mechanic said the worst hes seen in awhile. Having pump and all filters replaced.

[@braxtongardiner3330]

@@davidlong2048 hi david did this fix your problem i am having the same issue

[@thssportingcenter1]

What would be the consensus ? I have a newer 2017 Yamaha 90HP 4 stroke still under warranty but any authorized service center is backed up over 50 days. I think my VST is clogged because I have check just about everything else I can find several times. The motor has less than 50 hours on it. Should I take aprt and clean / check out this VST ?

[@joevtfishing]

thank you for this, very helpful

[@FishingWithSalty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimbanford7551]

I didn’t see any gaskets being taken off or being put back on during the video. Where there any gaskets?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Not sure if we showed that this was a while ago

[@prof1ist]

I thought you were not supposed to run on the flush hose

[@calebaaustin]

That is correct the flushing hose does not supply water to the impeller and I will overheat. You need to use ear muffs to run the motor on land.

[@flybob63]

Great video. My f150 went into limp mode today. I’ll be taking apart my vst tomorrow and this was a big help showing me how to do it.

[@FishingWithSalty]

Thanks so much, best of luck, you got it!

[@je7758]

My 2012 f350 starts and idle for 15 seconds then dies

[@FishingWithSalty]

Have you checked the basics like fuel water separator?

[@yoo_adrian8915]

Don’t you have to lubricate the gaskets with silicone lube before reassembling?

[@FishingWithSalty]

We didn’t

[@chuckclark6162]

PSA- use a pair of lineman’s pliers and twist the tag end of the zip tie where it comes out of the locking block & it won’t leave that pesky sharp end.

[@FishingWithSalty]

Nice

[@shogunmst505]

Question. Having a issue with my Yamaha 300. What symptoms will I have if the vst is clogged???

[@FishingWithSalty]

Engine hesitation, Also, thank you for your patience on the late reply

[@HeadFirstFishing]

What were the symptoms the caused the filter replacement?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Head First Fishing it was hesitating as if it wasn’t getting fuel

[@HeadFirstFishing]

@@FishingWithSalty I'm having sluggish acceleration and declining performance from mine. Today it wouldn't even plane out a couple times. Might be the issue.

[@FishingWithSalty]

Head First Fishing definitely possible ,best of luck it’s not a difficult job

[@davidlong2048]

@@HeadFirstFishing I had the same symptoms also. The mechanics computer want see this problem either.

[@stevensuker286]

Hi Salty Sportsman! In minute 4:00 - 4:12... "There's that other filter" I have been searching f150 schematics and cannot locate this part/piece.... Do you know the part number or what it is called? It does not appear to come with the actual VST Filter (63P-13915-00-00)

[@michaelcarton3299]

what is that clear plastic tube on the bottom of the vst for?

[@FishingWithSalty]

I believe the release of the vapor

[@michaelcarton3299]

@@FishingWithSalty thanks. I just rebuilt my vst. The float had cracked and was full of fuel. I can't believe it.

[@FishingWithSalty]

@@michaelcarton3299 glad you figured it out!

[@Renegade040]

Great video, could you please tell me if that is the high pressure fuel pump inside the VST unit, I have been told mine needs replacing, cheers.

[@jeremydixon5208]

The pump in the vst is your medium pressure pump should hold around 50psi when testing

[@chrisscarafino5595]

What was your symptoms of having to replace the VST filter?

[@FishingWithSalty]

I think his engine was hesitating

[@rnyhc]

How many hours are these lasting/interval?

[@FishingWithSalty]

When I had a Yamaha, I only had to change them a couple times

[@connerpressly8371]

What problems was he having with the motor. What was the motor doing spec

[@FishingWithSalty]

My bad for the Late Reply, trying my best to catch up: mostly hesitating

[@markruberg4420]

Thanks man --great video ! Sure wish Yamaha engineering department could do a better job ! Way too small of a filter and no way to easily replace it .

[@FishingWithSalty]

No doubt!

[@lbowsk]

Now why would they want to do that? They want their mechanics to stay busy! ;)

[@Uneasy80]

would this be the same steps on a Yamaha F150?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Yes I believe so but to be sure I would ask an actual mechanic my buddy Matt is a Yamaha master tech he could do it for you [phone] tell him Salty sent you.

[@michaelbalbo4828]

What year is that for?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Fuel thanks for your patience on my late reply

[@eml951110]

Wish I saw this 2 days ago. $1800 for diagnostic and to replace my VST.

[@FishingWithSalty]

Awww man wish you did too 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wazup3333]

1800 for 1 hour job is insane highway robbery

[@franklauria6846]

Do you have to prime the VST before putting it back together. ?

[@ReelJedi]

Wat is up guys

[@FishingWithSalty]

ReelJedi what’s up bro! Thanks for tuning in brotha!

[@ctainc1]

What year is this engine? I have a 06 f225

[@FishingWithSalty]

Probably around that year, I honestly don’t remember, that was a while ago

[@ctainc1]

@@FishingWithSalty Gotcha. Thank you, and great video and tutorial!

[@FishingWithSalty]

@@ctainc1 thank you I appreciate that!

[@markmorgan5892]

What’s up sir salty!! U might recognize my name from alfred’s live chats on Thursday evenings! Love ur channel big man! U have some damn good content bro!!! And just curious, since his motor isn’t the vmax and since it’s not a SHO like urs is, are ur VST filters different from his or the same?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Mark Morgan thank you so much Man! Greatly appreciate that! His motor is the SHO he actually just modified the Cowling and things so it just looks like the standard but it’s not. The only other differences is his is a few years older also his is a 20” and mine is a 25”. But I can definitely see why the coverage of his engine threw you off.

[@markmorgan5892]

Salty Sportsman oh ok I gotcha! Now I’m on the same page lol!! So he has him a sleeper, where it looks like the standard version of the motor but it’s actually the SHO, that’s what I’m talking about! And I see that ur out of Anna Marie island, how far is that from Apollo Beach? Reason I ask is cause my mom and dad live in Apollo Beach and I’ll be coming down there on the 12th of February and I was going to try and book a charter with u, as long as I have time to do it. I’ll be down there at my parents from Feb 12-18th.

[@FishingWithSalty]

Mark Morgan Ya man, exactly a sleeper it is! Awesome man, that would be great! It’s only about 20miles!

[@markmorgan5892]

Salty Sportsman hell yeah man that’s not very far at all!!! That’s a lot closer then I thought it was! I’ll email u right before I head down there in February and maybe we can try and set something up! Thanks brother, and keep them awesome videos coming!!!!

[@bradmctaggart4693]

bad ass dude! thank you!

[@FishingWithSalty]

Thank you so much

[@davidmerullo551]

Nate with no beard say it ain’t so?

[@davidmerullo551]

Even molly showed some face in the video ha

[@FishingWithSalty]

David Merullo ya bro, it was a great time molly is fantastic! Hahaa and yes Nate shaved it off crazy huh!

[@bjsmith9191]

What year is this motor? Have a 2013 F200 I was told this was needed done to.

[@michaelhunt756]

Did you go to Manatee?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Mark Horne no I didn’t. I grew up in fort. Lauderdale.

[@michaelhunt756]

@@FishingWithSalty right on man, enjoying your channel!

[@FishingWithSalty]

Mark Horne thank you so much!

[@alekseirudakov162]

Is not easy wow

[@FishingWithSalty]

Aleksei Rudakov just one step at a time!

[@bradleywille7745]

What year is this motor?

[@PontoonPilot]

Is it the same for a 2011 Yamaha F150 four stroke??

[@FishingWithSalty]

22josta I think so, I would check with central marine in st Pete Florida

[@PontoonPilot]

Thank You!!

[@Justafishingfool]

Awesome

[@sinkos6194]

Good job with the content, thank you

[@FishingWithSalty]

Sinkos 619 your very welcome thank you for your support

[@rawhide3985]

Is this the same procedure for a SHO?

[@FishingWithSalty]

That is the SHO

[@rawhide3985]

@@FishingWithSalty My bad, i didn't realize they used different Cowlings on the SHO's.

[@FishingWithSalty]

@@rawhide3985 they call it the “NoSho” 🤣 that’s my buddy Nates boat

[@rawhide3985]

@@FishingWithSalty I am new to the Yamaha world i like the motor however, they are proud of the parts.

[@FishingWithSalty]

@@rawhide3985 no doubt about it but when you buy the right recommended parts they last much longer!

[@Dave-hn8hf]

I take it there's no torque requirements when putting the VST back together?

[@FishingWithSalty]

Dave not that I’m aware of everything is still working as it should

[@michaelmorrison7632]

When you do a training video make sure you explain ALL abbreviations and acronyms...VST?? A novice may not know what that stands for...I see it all the time in the electronics and medical fields mostly..It is an arrogant thing to do.

[@FishingWithSalty]

michael morrison thanks for tuning in, that’s true but read the description it says exactly what it is. Hope that helps!

[@djfreddycee]

🙄

[@michaelmorrison7632]

@@FishingWithSalty whoops whoops