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    RPM needle trippin

    why would my RPM needle go haywire when I slightly turn the steering wheel at cruising speeds?
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    charging batteries

    I have 2 stowaway 12v batteries i purchased from Academy a couple months ago. I wired them in parralel to run my trolling motor. What is the best way to charge them? I have been connecting my charger to the pos post on one battery and the neg post on the other. I have been charging at 2amps for...
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    bogging out

    I need help bad. 115 HP V4 1992 Johnson. Ok here goes. Starts up fine, revs up and warms up fine in nuetral. When I give it gas it starts off great and get to 5000 rpms no problem but then about 100 yards it boggs down like its flooded. I rev it up in nuetral,again off we go same thing boggs...
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    Tstat or Deflectors??

    Well about to start the Tstat replacement project tomorrow in my 115 V4( much knuckle busting expected) then this morning a buddy tells me it might be my water deflectors causing the overheat....WTH! Called a local mechanic and he said the heads have to be removed to check the deflectors...
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    Tstat tip needed

    I have a 1992 115 HP V4 and I need to replace the Tstats. Wow what a hassle to get to the bolts! Any tips in making this task a little easier would be greatly appreciated.
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