ox66 250 hp

[the dog house]

I just purchased a 2001 2520...It is my first yamaha,are there any comon problems with these motors...it runs great...i just want to be prepared..

 

[TomS]

These motors are pretty reliable, but there is a bit of work that must be done to prevent the common problems. Nothing too serious and any weekend warrior (myself included) can handle it.

Do a search for posts by me "TomS" and search for "VST" and you will find a few different threads where I have rambled on about the common maintenance stuff.

Items you should have checked:

T-stats, pressure control valve, water pump
Oil control rod adjustment
TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)
O2 Density Sensor
VST Filter

-- Tom

 

[Fishinfireman]

Keep some spare low pressure fuel pumps on hand. They are easy to change and they will go bad. Fuel burn will go up and motor will act up. A simple fix though.