Just a question for you old pros. <br /><br />I have a '79 115hp which I am just getting to know. <br /><br />How much water discharge should I expect out of the exhaust relief ports at idle when the engine is cold? I get a steady stream, not a misty spray. <br /><br />I just did the thermostats...
Thinking about having my carbs rebuilt, but don't feel like hauling the whole boat down to the yard. If I remove the carb myself, will I have to fiddle with the idle and timing? <br /><br />Thanks in advance,
Trying to figure something out, and the archives aren't helping. <br /><br />Will a wider gap (.040 instead of .030 on my '79 115hp) prevent fouling, or just allow spark despite fouling?
Just curious.... If you're under way, and you throw a rod, bust a ring, pop a head gasket... can you still get home? <br /><br />And what's the best way? Would you want to disable the spark plug? Remove the plug? <br /><br />The question came up in my mind when my parts dealer gave me an odd...
Hi:<br /><br />I'm replacing the impeller on my 79 115. The impeller was seated with a metal roller pin, instead of the newer plastic biscuit. <br /><br />I was just curious when OMC discontinued using the metal pin, so I could get an idea of when the impeller was last replaced. <br /><br />Thanks!
Hi:<br /><br />I just removed the lower unit on my '79 115hp, and think my shift lever may have moved on the way down. It was very corroded and a difficult remove. <br /><br />When I turn the crankshaft clockwise, the propeller shaft turns clockwise, too. I'm guessing I've bumped it out of...
