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    73 Rude 65hp

    I just picked up this engine as part of a deal on a pontoon boat. It was just thrown in since the mobile dock had a Merc 35 on it. The only thing I know for sure is it has been laying in the yard for a long time and not running. I am sure we are looking at carb rebuilds and water pumps and...
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    How Big Is It?

    I have picked up a 24 foot Party Barge of an 80's vintage. Fair shape and all of that. At some point in the past it had a trolling motor. How do I find the proper thrust and shaft length for this boat? I do plan on doing some fishing from it and want to be able to move it around a bit. >Newt
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    New to Merc O/B's

    Hey Folks, Last year I had great results rebuilding my 1976 Johnson 115hp. A year later and it is SWEET! I had forgot how nice it is to go fishing and not have to worry about whether the engine will start or not. Thanks to iBoats and all of the forum support for all the help. My new project...
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    Spark is arcing!

    I am having an issue with the #4 cylinder plug arcing from beneath the boot to the outside of the spark plug. I have tried the dielectric grease and tried it dry. I even pulled a boot from a different coil and tried that. I thought I had it, but no, still arcing out. This is really a pain...
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    Lower front cover

    Any ideas on where I might find a lower front engine cover for a 1976 Johnson 115? I think the 85hp through the 115hp were pretty much the same. One of the screw holes in top port corner of mine is pretty much ripped off and beyond repair. I just finished a rebuild and would like to replace...
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    Thanks for the Help

    I am finally once again enjoying the use of my 1976 Johnson 115hp. I did a top to bottom rebuild after a major engine failure. I had to bore it out 20 over to get clean cylinders, but I went back with Wiseco pistons and all new major parts internal to the engine. I cleaned or replaced all of...
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    1973 Ranger "Log Boat"

    I have an old Ranger bass boat, 16' long. It doesn't do great in rough water, but on fairly calm it is a Cadillac. I really like the old tub. I have been told they were referred to as "log boats". It is very narrow compared to todays bass boats, and has a "gull wing" profile when viewed bow...
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    Upper Crankshaft Bearing 1976 Johnson 115etl

    In the process of doing a rebuild on this motor. I had shattered piston rings and have been going throught the motor quite thoroughly. I had to bore out at 0.020 over to clean up the bores. I am installing Wiseco forged pistons and rings. Everything was fine till I found the upper crankcase...
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    76 Johnny Water Pump Upgrade

    I am rebuilding my 1976 115etl Johnson. I just got the block back from the machine shop and I am ready to go. But I am starting to have doubts about the lower end work I have already done and I could use some help. I rebuilt the water pump with an upgrade kit. The problem was that it came...
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    76 Johnson 115 project question

    I am starting reassembly on my project now. I did not pull the prop shaft but I replaced the seals and gaskets on the upper side of the gearcase. New upgraded water pump and all of that stuff. Getting the gearcase back together with the exhaust housing was not an easy thing. The water tubes...
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    Crankshaft Sealing Rings

    I am rebuilding my '76 Johnson 115etl and it is currently completely stripped and ready for re-assembly. The block is at the shop being bored, and I am ordering in the parts needed. I hit a snag on the crankshaft sealing rings though. I sent my OEM manual with the block just to make sure the...
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    Parts Availability

    I am in the process of rebuilding my 1976 Johnson 115ETL. I am at the point of being ready to order parts, as soon as my heads are finished, so I will know if I need o/s pistons or not. I have noticed there seems to be a gap for '75, '76, and '77 115hps. A number of the online stores...
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    Engine Reboring Service

    I am in the Atlanta, GA area and I cannot beleive it, but I am coming up empty on machine shops that can handle outboard engine service. The one repair shop that listed the service told me when I visited today that "everyone in this area sends them out". He is talking $50 per cylinder. Two...
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    Engine Cover Decals

    Hey guys, I am rebuilding my '76 115etl Johnson and I was thinking about painting the engine cover. Is there a source for the original style decals and such to give it that factory fresh look? Thanks, Newt
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    Thermo Switch - Johnson '76 115etl

    Can someone tell me the purpose of the thermo switch? I understand the where and why of the thermostat and the temperature alarm (horn) switch. But I am doing a rebuild and I need to know what this item does, if I should replace it, and the best way to do that if so. Thanks, Newt
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