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    stiletto vs. Solas vs Michigan wheel vs. mercury....

    I see alot of threads about sizing, but I am having trouble finding information comparing brands and models... I think I have figured out that I need a 21 pitch for my 1992 115hp yamaha... Iboats gives the following options: Turning Point express Solas HR titan (in 3 and 4 blade) Stiletto...
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    new outboard... need prop advice...

    I have a 1970 searay, and it is restored. It is a light boat, 17' long, and the new engine is a 1992 yamaha 115. I had a 1974 johnson 85, and I got a new hub to reuse the prop. It is a 13.25 x 15. I also noticed that the gearcase on the new yamaha is slightly bigger. Anyway, the 15 pitch prop...
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    Installing a yamaha 115 HP... controls wiring?

    Hi, I acquired a 1992 Yamaha outboard, and I am in the process of painting it and will installl it this weekend. It came with a control, as well as a digital gauge. My boat already has gauges, and I have a nice Morse control that I would like to continue using. I thought that I had the manual...
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    new Yamaha engine, what prop?

    Hi, I will shortly be the proud owner of a 1992 yamaha 115hp outboard. This is an upgrade from a 1974 johnson 85 hp. Its going on an 18 foot searay, a 1970 model (with a new 1.5" plywood transom). I am wondering what would be the right prop for this setup. like everyone else, I want hole-shot...
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    what to do with '99 115 with thrashed powerhead?

    I picked up a '99 johnson 115 engine, non-running, expecting the worst, but hoping for an easy rebuild. turns out a rod tried to come out through the carb, as I discovered when I started diggin in. The block is broken there. What do you guys recommend? Should I look for another block, or should...
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    Cleaning garage--- do I have anything good?

    Hi, I havent posted in a while because Ive been enjoying my boat, not fixing it!<br />Anyway, Im cleaning out the garage, and im wondering if there is anything worthwhile in my piles of parts. Basically, I have a 1974 85 hp Johnson, with retrofitted tilt and trim from a '78 that I have on my...
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    kawasaki X2

    I have an 88 X2, and I want to ditch the oiling system because I dont trust it. how do I go about doing this the right way?<br />I think the engine is getting too much oil because it is very smoky and the plugs are wet. It also doesnt have the power it should. The carb was just cleaned. Thanks...
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    which mercruiser manuals do I need?

    Hi,<br />My grandfather in Norway has asked me to purchase service manuals for him for his I/O. Im not very familiar with Mercruisers, but from what I gathered, I need a manual for the drive, and one for the engine, right?<br />So heres what my grandfather has:<br />2000 4 cylinder gas...
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    water temp gauge on a 1974 johnson

    I am trying to connect a water temperature sensor (because I have a very nice gauge set, and I already installed the gauge on the dash), but I noticed that my head does not have a threaded hole. First question, I guess, is can I use one of the senders that bolts on to the head? It is a faria...
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    quick temperature sender question...

    I have a tempereature gauge I havent hooked up (Faria) and I want to buy a sender on my way home from work. so Im just wondering what the thread is on my motor so I buy the right one (I cant go look at the motor before I go to the store). is 1/4 or 1/8 NPT? thanks in advance.<br />1974 Johnson 85 HP
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    tach install

    how many poles are there on my 1974 johnson 85hp? Thanks.<br /><br /> - Vegard
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    Im starting to have alot of outboards and parts...

    Hi,<br />I now have three 70's v4s, and alot of parts, and its only growing. Im just wondering if I can get part lists/exploded diagrams for these motors so I can see part numbers and assembly diagrams. Are there any of theses posted online, and if not where can I get one reasonably?<br />I...
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    TrimNTilt for 74 85hp

    As you can see from my other posts, I am repainting a 1974 Johnson 85hp. I would like to upgrade to trim and tilt while its all apart. I want to find a used unit to put on there, fairly cheap... Where do I look?
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    Help taking off power head 1974 85hp

    I am trying to take off the powerhead on my Johnson, but it doesnt budge. I followed the manual in terms of bolts-- I took out the 8 bolts and four nuts. I tried to move it, it doesnt budge. I dont know where to hit or to pry. I fried to crane it, but the whole thing gets picked up. What do I...
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    "restoring" a 74 johnson

    My johnson is in top working shape, but I want to give it a paint job and a cleaning. I have it off the boat and plan to dissasemble/clean/paint parts individually. I plan to strip the lower unit, midsection and transom clamp and repaint them. My question is what do I do with those little pits...
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