On Mar 25, 9:36 am, " wrote:
On Mar 25, 9:01 am, " wrote:

I did tear the gasket while removing the
plate. Any thoughts on whether I need to order the Yanmar part or if
I can get away with some other method (eg. goo or paper)?

The local dealer has them in stock for $1.50... So, I'll get a new
Yanmar (tm) one.

-- Tom.

Just installed the new gasket. I have had the plate on and off 3
times now; I'm so glad I don't pay myself by the hour... There was a
bit of paint and gunk on the throttle crank itself (the dealers
repainted the engine when they had it). So, I oiled the crank axle
and worked it back and forth a bit. It runs quite smoothly now.
After the first re-assembly the motor showed its old hunting symptoms
to a greater extent than I've ever seen before. However, with the new
gasket in it runs perfectly... Sadly I didn't keep all the other
variables constant. The solar panels have been charging the batteries
and the hour break to run down to the Yanmar dealer probably didn't
let the motor cool off entirely. I'll try it again in the morning.

-- Tom.