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    bolt torque

    i have a 1974 (may be '76)johnson 115 outboard that i got a new cylinder head for a few weeks ago. i was just wondering the torque settings to attach the head to the engine and that little plate with about a million bolts in it that goes on top of the head. if you need any more info just ask...
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    i need more speed!

    hi i have a 1974 baja 16 foot speed boat with a 1974 johnson 115 hp outboard. i was wondering if i could get more speed. now i get about 45 on the boats speedometer (im not sure that it works good) but the guy i bought it from said he got 56. does that seem right? anyway how can i get more top...
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    boyesen power reeds

    hi i have a 1974 johnson 115 on a 1974 16 foot baja speed boat and i want more speed/power. i have been told to get a jack-plate but i donthave an engine hoist so i cant do that. i saw the boyesen power reed valves. will they give me more speed if so about how much. also what is involved in...
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    johnson 115 more power needed

    Hi, I have a 1974 johnson 115 on a 1974 16 foot Baja speed boat and was wondering if there is anything that i can do to get more power. i was concidering boyesen power reed valves. do they work and how hard is it to install them? The compression is 110 psi. in all cylinders. i have an 18 pitch...
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    115HP Johnson Alternator Charging Test

    Our battery looses charge after several days of use (between charges with an external charger). The battery terminal voltage is 12.07 volts with engine off, and 12.8 volts with engine running. Is this low? Exactly how do we check alternator condition? amp output? I hear alternator output should...
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