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  1. crestlinermusky

    Control Box

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 115 with the original control box. The key switch is getting a little worn, I have a control box from a 1989 Evinrude 115. Can I use the key switch from it and hook up the choke to the new switch. The original choke switch is underneath the key, I am wondering if the...
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    Stumped beyond Stumped

    Hi there I have a 1975 Evinrude 115 that is giving me a run for my patience In July I had a bad stator, where there was no spark. I had that changed and everthing was fine. But now if I leave the motor sit for more than a week. it is impossible to start.. Today I went to start it and it is a no...
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    115 Evinrude No Spark

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 115 that up until Sunday night was running fine There is no Spark on any of the 4 cylinders How do I check the power pack on the back of the engine block Is there anything else I can check for spark Any help is appreciated Mark
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    115 Evinrude No Spark

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 115 that up until sunday night ran fine. I took it down to the launch Sunday night for a family cruise and it would not start It was last used last friday night When I checked for spark, I found that there was none on all four cylinders I checked each coil for cracks or...
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    Loss of Power

    Hey everyone, my Buddy has a 2014 Yamaha 40 HP 4 stroke outboard on a 20 foot pontoon It ran great last year with no issues until last fall when it started to bog at high speed It would stall out if you tried to push it, If it stalled out, it would start up immediately. The boat was winterized...
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    Mercury 90hp 4 stroke

    Hi everyone My friend has a 2009 Merc 90 hp 4 stroke It is used every weekend in the summer and is serviced twice every summer It went into winter storage last November into a heated garage Puled it out yesterday to service it and change the oil in the block When we drained the oil,it was...
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    Evinrude Control Box

    Hi All I have a 1975 Evinrude 115, tonite I got it hooked up and ready for her first startup of the year. I noticed that the throttle cable was not moving Lo and behold, after checking it, It is broken. Well after 40 yrs I guess I cannot complain Question is? I have a complete control box from a...
  8. crestlinermusky

    Leaking Oil Pump

    My buddy has a 1991 Mercury 40hp, 4 cyl oil injected motor The oil injection pump has been replaced twice now but every spring we find the carburator flooded with oil leaking in from the injection pump Even when we clean it up and get it running properly, if the boat is not used for a couple of...
  9. crestlinermusky

    Fiberglass Repair

    I have an 18 ft Trihull, got caught outrunning a storm today with 5 ft waves I heard the crack on one of the waves lo and behold upon return to the ramp, I see a three foot crack in the hull I know how to fix it , question is? Should I grind off the gel coat off the hull to repair the outside or...
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    1989 Evinrude 110 hp

    I am parting out an Evinrude 110 hp. I am at the part of removing the foot I have removed lower units before so am familiar with doing so My question is the shift rod underneath the carbs, is it a set screw or a pin like older models connecting the shift rod to the linkage.
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    1989 Evinrude 110 hp

    I picked up a 1989 Evinrude 110 hp with VRO oil injection system on it Cylinder # 4 has 25 lbs of compression on it, the other three are 120 lbs some one told me to check the compression by putting oil in the #4 Cylinder If the compression reading changed (went up), it probably needs a ring job...
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    1989 Evinrude 110 HP

    So after acquiring this 1989 Evinrude 110 and finding out that I cannot swap parts to my 1975 Evinrude 115. I was told when I got the motor that the rings on cyl # 1 were broken and that the cyl walls were scratched. Upon careful inspection I can see that there is a new head gasket on the motor...
  13. crestlinermusky

    Swapping control boxes & power trim units

    Just need a question answered, Have a 1975 Johnson 115 HP V-4 with power trim/tilt. Just acquired a blown 1989 Evinrude 110 HP with power trim and the control box. Can I put the power trim unit on my 1975 115 HP and use the control box from the 1989 110 HP to power and start my 1975 115 HP It...
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    1975 Evinrude 115 gearcase

    I am in the process of removing my gearcase from my 115 hp Problem I am having is that when I shift into reverse and then back to neutral, the gearcase is still engaged in reverse, I have to put it in forward and back to neutral to disengage reverse. The oil from the gearcase is clear of any...
  15. crestlinermusky

    Bad Ignition

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 115 hp that was running like a top until today. It seems that when \I turn the key, I hear electric shorting under the flywheel, each time I turn the key the motor will turn over intermittently. Meaning that 1 time it will turn over, and the next time it won't, also the...
  16. crestlinermusky

    1975 EVINRUDE 115 Idle Adjustment

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 115 hp that runs like a top Took it out of winter storage today, started right up I noticed that her idle was a little fast, so I adjusted the throttle cable at the motor using the threaded adjuster but I notice that when I pull the linkage on the carburator a little lower...
  17. crestlinermusky

    60 HP Mariner

    I have a question about a 1986 , 3 cyl 60 HP Mariner. My buddy sold his Sunray Cavalier with a 60 Hp mariner on it. 5 days later, new owner claimed it needed a tune up, now he claims that the # 1 cyl is not firing and needs to be replaced, but the motor starts first shot it just has no power. My...
  18. crestlinermusky

    Need a Glastron expert

    My Buddy just picked up a 1977 Glastron SSV 189. The boat is in excellent condition and has been upgraded with a 5.7 ltr mercruiser. My question is about the cockpit configuration. The boat has two sport swivel seats and a bench across the back of the motor well, it also has a tanning bed on the...
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    1975 evinrude 115-what am i missing

    Have a 1975 Evinrude 115 that runs like a dream. Last week, had to change the choke solenoid as the one on the motor seized. Got my hands on a second hand one that works great. Problem now is that when I try to start the motor from cold, meaning sitting for a few days, it will take me cranking...
  20. crestlinermusky

    1990 Johnson 115HP-overheating reasons

    There is a guy in town here who is selling his 1990 Johnson 115 for $600 bucks. He says it has an overheating problem and doesn't want to sink any money into it. I can tell by talking to him that he doesn't know a lot about outboards. He started it up and within 2 minutes the siren on the...
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