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    JOHNSON 115 HP MISSING ON ONE CYLINDER

    What I have: Rebuilt 1983 Johnson 115 hp V4. I did not rebuild it and did have it running great for a short while then a spark plug wire failed and was arcing to the motor. Not sure if this could have done damage to a certain electrical part? My Issue: Lower port side cylinder is missing...
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    Johnson 115 hp V4 Weak Spark on #2 cylinder

    I have a 1983 Johnson 115 hp V4 (rebuilt) Compression is 110 on all 4 cylinders, I am getting fuel to all cylinders, fuel bulb is staying tight, I do have spark on all 4 cylinders, I have swapped spark plugs and wires, I have switched coils with no change, I have switched power packs and still...
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    Bypass Cover Leaking Johnson 115hp V4 Gasket Sealer

    I have a leaking bypass covers only on starboard side of my rebuilt 1983 Johnson 115hp V4. Told it was a rebuilt 85 however found most parts to be from an 83. Serial number and model # Badges have been removed from block and mounting bracket. I have tried ordering and replacing the gaskets...
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    1978 115 hp merc compatible with a 1973 115 hp Merc

    I am looking to buy a parts motor for my 1973 115 hp Merc. It runs great but I need a new lower unit. From what Ed has told be it should work fine. My question now is will the electrical components from the 1978 work on my 1973?
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    1973 115hp Merc LU swap with 1964 85 hp 6 cyl

    Will a LU off a 1964 85 hp 6 cyl merc work on my 1973 115 hp 6 cyl Merc
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    1973 115 hp Mecury Outboard LU swap with 1971 135 hp Compatability?

    What I have 1973 115 hp Mercury Tower of Power serial 3525854 Donner motor is a 1971 135 hp Mercury Tower of Power serial 3115690 Will the lower unit from the 135 hp be compatible with my 1973 115 hp? I have read that all 6 cylinders from 1972-1988 will swap out with do problems, however...
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    Force 85hp Fuel Issue..#3 cylinder spark plug dry..Motor losing power at WOT..Carb

    Ok I took the boat back out today and was very happy for a couple trips around the lake. After starting and stopping a three times I took off again, the boat planed out I slowed to a crawl for an on coming fisherman and took off again. She once again planed out again but after a few moments...
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    1988 Force 85 hp Fuel Issue? Pulsating at WOT

    What I have: 1988 Force 85 hp On a Bayliner Capri 1700 (856X8A) What I have done: -Checked compression 125 on all cylinders when cold -checked all ground and ignition wires for solid connections -replaced Trigger -replaced all fuel lines and bulb -checked for spark - have good spark on all...
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    85 HP Force Losing One Cylinder/Bogging After Running Perfect at WOT

    What I have: 1988 Force 85 hp On a Bayliner Capri 1700 (856X8A) What I have done: -Swapped CDI boxes to see if that was causing #1 to fail -Checked compression 125 on all cylinders when cold -checked all ground and ignition wires for solid connections -replaced Trigger -replaced all fuel lines...
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    1988 Force 85 hp boggs @ WOT, #1 Cylinder Fouling

    What I have: 1988 Force 85 hp On a Bayliner Capri 1700 (856X8A) What I have done: -Replaced impeller (moves water great) -Checked compression 125 on all cylinders when cold -checked all ground and ignition wires for solid connections -replaced Trigger -replaced all fuel lines and bulb (bulb...
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    88 Force 85 hp Fuel Pressure/Pump issue

    This is my first post and I am new to the whole boating culture. I love working on my own stuff, but dont know much about Outboards. I have an 88 Force 85 hp outboard mounted on a Capri 1700. This motor fires right up and planes out fine. I runs 30mph for about 5 min and then it bogs...
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