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    1993 200GT Johnson

    Is a 1993 200GT johnson a good solid motor or one to stay away from? Is this particular model know to be reliable or problematic?
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    Decals and Paint

    I am restoring a 1979 Evinrude 115, the motor is Silver/White/Blue. After reading around this forum I have a few questions about repainting the motor: 1) Where can I find all of the paint I need? I see that iBoats sells Tempo paints which I have read is the way to go but they don’t seem to...
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    Installing 79 115 Cylinder Heads

    Questions on installing the heads on a 1979 Evinrude 115 1) The factory manual says to use sealant but I am not sure that is the right thing to do. Should I use sealant and if so what kind? 2) Is there a trick to getting a torque wrench down to the bottom head bolds on the left side when...
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    79 Evinrude Electrical Issues

    I have a 1979 Evinrude 115 that I just pulled off a boat. I just finished putting it on a stand in my garage and connecting all of the wiring to the black junction box. Two problems: 1) When I try to trim it I get only a click/pop from the solenoid in the black box…no trim. 2) When I crank it...
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    What does the term Looper mean?

    Rookie question - what exactly does "Looper" mean? What year did it start on the john rudes?
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    73 Evinrude 115 VS 79

    Calling on evinrude experts out there... I have two motors to choose from - 1 - 1979 Evinrude 115 that has been used frequently but not within the last 5 years 2- 1973 Evinrude 115 according to the owner it has been used less than 6 times since purchased new in 1973, it has been in storage...
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    1983 17' VIP?

    I am looking at a 1983 17' VIP, the boat is setup for an outboard up to 135HP. (we actually think it a 83 but aren't sure) I have a 1979 Evinrude 115 HP that I took off a Glastron Carlson I would put on it. Does anyone have experience witht this particular boat they can share? What are some of...
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    1983 17' VIP

    I am looking at a 1983 17' VIP, the boat is setup for an outboard up to 135HP. (we actually think it a 83 but aren't sure) I have a 1979 Evinrude 115 HP that I took off a Glastron Carlson I would put on it. Does anyone have experience witht this particular boat they can share? What are some...
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