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    CV4 Thermostat FYI

    Just got done changing thermostats in my '91 v4 crossflow 115 johnson. wow what a task. bottom line is you either have to remove the bottom 2 cowling peices (which is hard becasue the power head mounts through it) or do what i did and bite the bullet and cut a peice out. even with cutting out a...
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    Water Freeze in Bilge

    it has been about 27 at night here and i noticed water dripping from the drain hole last night which is wierd becasue its always tilted with it unplugged and covered. it scares me to think there was water in the bilge that could have froze. will this cause damage and at that temp will it even...
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    1991 115hp V4 thermostat change out?

    my thermostats are not working on my 1991 115 v4 and i want to replace them. i bought the kit already but dang i cant get a wrench or socket down there. I can make a special tool to use but id like to know if i will have the clearance to remove and reinstall the parts themselves. is there any...
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    Model #/Serial # on a '91 V4?

    so the parts store needs the model # to give me the right parts (evidently 1991 115hp CV4 VRO2 is not specific enough) i cant find the number on it anywhere, can someone help me out? there is no tag on the motor or bracket like my merc did i could only find the numbers 31A01 18981 stamped on an...
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    Black oily Plugs. VRO problem?

    this problem is killing me. 1991 115hp V4 johnson. idled rough and would miss badly sometimes killing it. So i dissassembled and cleaned the carbs. they looked really clean so i put them back on. Fired it up and now it runs even worse, barely runs, idle fluctuates wildly and when i pulled the...
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    Tune up Specs ('91 115 V4 VRO2)

    I just bought a rouygh running 1991 115 Johnson. I am going to rebuild the carbs and tune this thing up. I will buy a manual but my question is if the specs in the manual are accurate from your experiences or if there is any extra tips anyone has? I have heard from one guy that he bought 3...
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    Info on Markell Boats?

    Does anyone know anything about Markell boats? Or where to find info. I bought a used one and they are now out of business evidently but were made out of Burlington, WA. Thanks
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    NGKs for a 1991 115 v4?

    i bought new NGK plugs for my 1991 johnson 115 v4. they had champions before. I assumed NGKs were the best from experience with other motors but i read somewhere here that johnson prefers champions, any thoughts?
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    Cowling Compatibility

    I have a very beat up cowling for my 1991 115 v4 johnson, i cant find an exact replacement, will a 115 ocean runner or ficht cowling fit? thay look better anyways. thanks
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    115 v4 Sputtering at idle/low rpm

    motor is a 1991 VRO2 115 Johnson. first it idles around 550rpm and runs rough and "spits" at that speed and often dies. it is hard to restart unless I open the throttle up a little. it gets up and goes pretty good and runs fine on a plane. when i popped the top i see that the carbs are wet with...
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    New Johnson Carburator? Source?

    Does anyone know where i can find new carbs for a 1991 115hp V4 VRO2 outboard? mine are leaking gas badly and I'd rather just get new ones than rebuild them. thanks
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