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    2001 Evinrude 115 non FICHT?

    Reporting my boat and a shop says he has an Evinrude 115 with carbs. Did they also make carburetor engines in 2001? Haven't gone to look at it yet. Thanks
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    Frozen midsection steering bracket?

    Hi Guys, I have an issue with my 1997 Johnson 115SPL model#J115hxeua. The motor will barely turn when disconnected from the steering cable. Cable and helm are fine. I've already replace one helm due to stiff steering and I want to avoid that again. I'm trying to pump grease into the steering...
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    Looking to upgrade..

    Hey Guys, I currently have a Magic Tilt Galvanized trailer under my 20ft cc Angler. I would like to stay with the single axle configuration but switch to aluminum. I'm in the Safety Harbor , FL area. Any and all advice/suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks Dave
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    Rotary steering replacement -UPDATE W/PICS

    Re: Rotary steering replacement Re: Rotary steering replacement Thank You for all your time and help FT, She's all fixed and ready to fish again. I went to Don's Marine Salvage in Clearwater and found a NOS exact replacement. 35 bucks and I'm back in business! Here is a pic of what broke in...
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    Rotary steering replacement -UPDATE W/PICS

    Hey Guys, I have an older (1998) Morse/Teleflex rotary steering helm which I believe is a Command 290. The cable (which is fine) is #304411 204IN 7226. Do you know which helm is compatible with the existing cable? It's on a 20ft center console with a Johnson 115 if that is of any help. Thanks...
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    Head bolt size?

    Does anyone know the size tap I should use to clean up the threads in my block before putting the heads back on? I did break one bolt taking the heads off and I can't get it to come out with PB blaster, heat and vice grips on the little bit of bolt that's left sticking out. I'm going to have to...
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    Head gasket?--(w/pics) UPDATE

    1997 Johnson 115SPL J115HXEUA Overheated a few times while scalloping due to major floating grass everywhere. The motor now gets to maybe 3000 RPM and falls on her face trying to plane out. Went to check coils with a spark tester and found this when I pulled the bottom port cylinder spark plug...
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    Mystery residue

    1997 Johnson 115SPL model J115HXEUA I was installing a new pump kit on my motor and found a white powdery/granular residue packed into the area circled in red. It was packed solid. This was my first pump install so i wasn't sure if this is normal or not. Anyone else seen this before? Was it...
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    Patio Umbrella base suggestions

    Hey Guys, I have a 20 foot cc with a bimini, but it doesn't quite cover the bow area. We go out scalloping and the sun can be brutal for the kids up front. Everyone can't fit under the bimini. It would only be used at anchor,and be stowed when under power. Last year I lashed a pvc pipe to the...
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    Part number help

    Hopefully one of you guys can help me out. Is the part that I have circled part #0432572? Cam Roller? I found some broken pieces in the pan under the linkage and it appears to have come from the part I have circled. What could be the issues of not having the complete assy. It looks like the...
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    Alaska on a budget?

    Hey Guys, My wife and I are contemplating a trip to Alaska. Has anyone been to a nice fishing lodge up there that isn't a thousand dollars a night...or am i just wishfully thinking? I would prefer one that isn't a tour bus type thing, more of a lodge on a lake or river. Thanks for any and all...
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    Prop rehub Tampa Bay area

    I spun my spare aluminum prop so I'm looking for a good place to take a prop for a rehub around the Tampa Bay area....any suggestions? What's a fair price, ballpark? Thanks, Dave
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    Drain Hole??

    I had a rear crossmember replaced due to rust . It seems they used a steel 3x3 and painted the galvanizing spray on it. I know it won't be as good a repair as I would have liked, however, they neglected to drill a hole at the low point on the crossmember....should I go ahead and put a drain hole...
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    Losing rpm's+mph

    Hey all 1st time poster here in i/o. My BIL (up in NH, so too far away for me to be of much help except for you guys here on the forums),has a Trophy 2052 cuddy w/ a 4.3 merc that has lost about 6-800 rpm's wot. 45mph down to around 30ish mph. His mech said to drop from a 19p to a 17p prop, but...
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    backwards cables....doh!

    Don't ask....I know!!...I asked myself the same question.... Anyway... I managed to connect the battery cables backwards on my j115 spl '97 and turned on the battery switch to check....the trim ran backwards was my 1st clue I was a dumb@SS...BUT i never turned on the ignition.....never touched...
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