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    Leaking Tilt & Trim?

    The center tube (Tilt/Lift cylinder) on my Johnson 115 is leaking hydrolic fluid, from the top seal. <br />How do you replace the seal??? Does the lift rod unscrew from the internal piston??? CAN this seal be replaced??? Or do I just live with a small leak & top off with hydro fluid from time...
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    Throttle/Shift control Problem?

    I was trying to do a link & sync on my Johnson 115 (115ETL78C) When I shifted the throttle forward with the engine off, the shifter seems to jump a tooth in the nylon gear(in the controller) and now will not go into reverse. This has happened once or twice before and required the disassembly and...
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    Looper & X-flow in same production years?

    Why did OMC produce Crossflow & Looper engines in the same years??? If the loop-charge engines are so much stronger then the x-flows, why not just produce the loop-charge engines??? <br />Is there a down side to loopers??? <br />And why all the differant "Vee" angle blocks>>>60* 90* ect????
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    Stiletto Prop & X-Dimension??? HELP!

    I have an older (1971) Modified vee 17.5ft runabout(WestWind>Tampa Fla),and a 1978 115HP Johnson (115ETL730). (Was my dads when I was a Pup).<br />With a slightly dinged Johnson 14x17 Alum.(cupped) prop, RPM was abt 5400 with alot of up trim. <br />Switched to a Stiletto 21317 and it killed the...
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    Cylinder crankcase /engine block seals???

    I have never had my 1978 Johnson 115HP engine apart, but would imagine that there would have to be some sort of seal between cylinders in the lower end, to keep pressure pulses separate for cylinder charging. (If I'm wrong>>>please tell me)<br />How can you tell if these seals are bad/leaking...
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    Excelerating ???

    Is it ok to open the throttle wide open (in gear) from an idle, or will this cause a leanout condition & cause excessive wear on an engine thats useing pre-mix???<br />Case-in-point>pulling a waterskier up>>>should you slowly open the throttles & let the engines rpm rise while continuing to open...
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    Test Wheel Needed???

    I want to check the timing on my 1978 115HP Johnny> <br />My Clymer manual recommends a "384933 test wheel". How much can I expect to pay for this test wheel at my local Johnson Parts counter (I assume thats where I get it).<br />Can I just keep the prop on the engine & run it up to full...
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    1970 GRADY WHITE CUDDY???

    I have the chance to get a 1970 21Ft Gradywhite cuddy, that was converted from an I.O. to an outboard. The Boat has an outboard on it now>>>a 85Hp. <br />I have not seen this yet>>>just talked briefly with the owner on the phone. He is selling it without an engine. I have a 1971,18ft Westwind...
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    StaBil???

    Is StaBil stil effective on gas with 10% ethanol??<br />I am thinking its geting near winter lay up time. And can I use the StaBil I got last season (is their a shelf life on stabil)???<br />Thanks
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    OIL SHELF LIFE???

    Is there a shelf life on TCW3 oils??? I buy gals.of Penzoil Synthetic at Wmart when I visit my folks. Their isn't a Wmart near me & I want to stock up when I go>>>I would like to buy enough now for the upcoming season, or MORE. ANY PROBLEM???
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    Bow Lift>>Stern Lift PROPs ????

    Could someone please explain the differances in Bow lifting/stern lifting/ all around lifting props??<br />I would like to know what the design differences are, and if it is something that is evident by sight??? such as a lot of rake, or differant shyaped blades to the screw??? I always thought...
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    ETHANOL and older engines???

    What, if anything, needs to be done to older engines to make them ETHANOL friendly???<br />I have a 1978 Johnson 115 V4, and the gasoline here in New York now has a 10% ethanol content. I know of a LOT of engines around here that have been having problems and are spending more time in the shop...
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    Voltage Regulator???

    I have a 1978 Johnny 115, and as far as I can tell there is NO voltage regulator.<br />Can one be added??? <br />If so, how much will it cost & what part do I get. I don't have a problem wiring>>>I'm an electronics tech.<br />I see my voltage gauge reads 18V after crusing for a while & don't...
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    Below Water line???

    I have 2 questions>>><br />#1- what type of paint (other then bottom paint) can I use below the waterline on a trailered fiberglass hull???<br />#2 what should I use to seal hardware used below the waterline???I need to install my new fishfinder transducer, and don't want to ruin the transome...
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    Stilleto Prop Question?>DHADLEY HELP

    A little Background>>>1971 18Ft Modfied Vee hull/Deep bow? 7'+ beam >>>Fresh 1978 Johnny 115.<br />Engine originally had OMC Factory ALUM. 13.5 x 19 prop (uncupped) Had good holeshot & pulled skier up on 1 ski.>>Spun the hub & installed newer Johnson cuped ALUM.14.25 x 19>>killed holeshot &...
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    Marine-Tex as Gel -Coat replacement?

    Will the MARINE-TEX absorb water??? Does it have to be topcoated??? If not, does it discolor at all??? I am thinking of repairing some old age cracking in my topdeck gelcoat & its color is a close match. I have also used it to repair some below water blisters, and did not paint or top coat with...
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    Gear Ratio?

    Could someone please tell me the drive gear ratio of my 1978 Johnny 115???
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    Wet WOOD????

    :eek: <br />I opened a 5" hole (to install a deck plate for inspections)in the deck of my 1971 18ft WestWind to find the the stringer is saturated with water. It seems solid, but wet. Is this salvageable??? Or will the stringers have to come out??? There is NO floatation foam under the...
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    Checking Trim/tilt oil?

    I have been trying to get the fill screw/plug out of my 1978 Johnny 115 Trim&Tilt, but it won't budge! It looks clean, no corrosion visable. I sprayed it with penitrant(wd40 type)>>but I can't seem to move it. ANY SUGGESTIONS??? The tilt lift arm has been seeping so I would like to check the...
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    MarineTex Epoxy paste???

    Anyone here have experience with MarineTex??? I mixed some up on Sat evening & applied it in a few spots on the boat hull>>>some thin coats over gelcoat chips & some a bit heavier in the area around the drain tube in the transome (1/2" x 3/4"). <br />As of Tuesday Evening, its still to soft to...
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