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    1979 115hp Johnson solenoid I guess ?

    Came in yesterday afternoon and when I pulled to the dock, I could hear something on the motor running like the starter or something like that. The started has got stuck 2 times out of 40 trips. I unplugged negative battery post and it stopped. When I put the negative post back on battery, the...
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    1979 115hp Johnson " Fin on the Motor "

    Most if not all motors has a little fin right above the prop. I'm sure it has something to do with the way the boat steers. My Ranger 178 pulls a little to the right. Does this fin correct the boat from pulling in one direction? Thanks
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    1979 115hp Johnson Blogged Down 2 Times

    I have a 1979 Johnson that has ran perfect since I got it in January. I use it a lot, probably 2 times a week. The last 2 times I went out, while I was running 3/4 stick, it just shut down like it was not getting gas. I shut the motor down, start it back up and on my way with no problems. Seemed...
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    1979 115 Johnson " Bad day "

    Had a bad day at the boat ramp. Got backed down, and tried to start motor with Motor up . Started got stuck. Took calling off then disconnected negative battery terminal. Then un engaged starter. Put calling back on. Started engine, everything seems ok then found out dock where you take boat is...
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    De-Carbon 79 115 Johnson Question

    I have printed the De-Carbon process as outlines in Frequently Asked Questions and although I really appreciate the info, I have some proceedure questions that very clear, or at least to this dumb Arkansas swabee. 1.) Lets say I can make to to the point where I have mixed 3/4 gallon gas, 3 oz...
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    1978 V178 Ranger Help with topside finish

    I have a 1978 V178 Ranger with a 115 hp Johnson that is in very good shape across the board and it runs like a spotted tail Ape. I mostly crappie fish and use my boat at least 2 times a week. The top side finish use to have a very good looking orange brown with gold glitter flake finish. You...
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    Motorguide Circuit Breaker

    I have an older Motorguide 41 lb thrust with transom mount. I have it 3 wired for 24/12 with 2 Interstate batteries. The high gear on 24v will fly. When I'm using high gear 24v the circuit breaker trips after about 3 minutes. I have it wired correctly and it's pushing a v 178 Ranger 17'. What...
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    Ranger Transom

    I have a 78 Ranger V178 with a 115hp Johnson that runs like a spotted tailed ape. I have everything in very good running shape and I use it a lot. The transom has a couple of cracks on the top side outward from where the motor rests. 9 One on each side ) The cracks apear to be in the gel coat...
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    Motorguide Wiring 550 Brute

    I have a Motorguide 550 Brute 41 # thrust that came with a 1979 Ranger V178. I feel like there is integrety in the wiring panel at the front of the boat. It has 4 wires coming from the back of the boat. The plug that goes to the trolling motor is 3 prong. My question is how do I wire the...
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    1978 Ranger V178 Electrial Diagram

    Does anyone know where I can get some help on the electrial diagram of my boat. I called Ranger and they have no archived info on it. It's got a 4 wired MotorGuide trolling motor, volt meter, charge switch, trim switch, 12voilt plug and live well controls all on the front panel. They all go...
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    Thumping Noise 94 135 6 cly Black Max

    Really need some ideal on what I should do. makes a thumping noise going into forward until it planes up. Runs great after that. Has my lower unit gone bad?
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    1994 135 Mercury Outboard Thumping Noise

    The thing has always ran perfect. Now when I start it and go into forward, it makes a thumping sound and it does this till I get the rpms up to plane the boat. Does anyone know what this could be?
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    1979 115 Johnson Starter Issue

    Something has gone wrong with my starter. When I turn the key, the starter engages the flywheel and turns slowly, very slowly. I have new battery and it is charged. I put the volt meter to it and it reads 12.92 before I start it and when I turn the key, it drops to 11 volts. When I put power to...
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    1979 115 Johnson Kill Switch

    Does my Johnson 115 1979 have a kill switch and if so where is it located?
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    79 115 johnson warning horn

    Went fishing and pulled boat up to land to do some rubber band line fishing. The water was pretty ugly had lot of silt etc. I had my motor tilted with prop in the water. Took off about 7 hours later and warning horn sounded with in 1 minute. Pulled back to shore did a visual and let it cool and...
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    115 Johnson v4 vs Evinrude

    I have a 1979 115 Johnson v4 Sea Horse. Is this motor simular to a 1979 115hp Evinrude ? Also how can I make sure that the water pump is functioning properly?
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    Intermittent Starting Issue

    1979 115 HP Johnson V4 Sea Horse. Once I get it warmed up it runs like a spotted tailed ape. When I get to my destination and want to leave, it acts like the battery is dead and wants to barely turn the motor over. I have ruled out battery. This winter, I drimeled the battery leads and on this...
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    79 115 Johnson V4 Starting Problems

    I bought a 79 115hp Johnson V4 from a friend who had the power head replaced. The boat has set up for 3 years. Will probably have to have carbs serviced. Here is my main issue. Bought 2 new top of the line interstate batteries. When I go to the lake and try to start motor, the motor spins great...
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