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  1. rothfm

    Running too cool. 1993 115

    In the fall i did new stats, and diverters. Both heads always regulated at 140 after coming up to temp. This Spring, Was having issues at cold starts, with starboard side getting too hot before the stat would open. Would go to 180+, all i had to do to bring it down was give it a short REV or...
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    PowerHead gasket dry?

    My Orig OMC Manual states 1993 115hp crossflow PH gasket goes on dry. Why does every one I see, have orange RTV or some other material on them? Just curious. I'm ready to put my had back on a rebuilt Exhaust housing, Swivel assembly and want to be sure it dont leak. I have a original OMC new...
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    Happy with my prop, but what will a 4 blade get me?

    1993 Johnson 115 90deg crossflow. I'm happy with about 5400 rpm wot..I currently run a 13 3/4 x 15 and am happy with it. I run smaller carbs vs the originals and I know I've dropped horsepower, to be remedied when I put on the original 5/16 throat carbs back on after rebuilding. Wondering if...
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    2 piece driveshaft question

    Hi all. Read some posts that were not entirely clear to me....Putting together a spare motor for the fishing season. I have a good 20" lower from a 1997 Evinrude 115, that I'd like to put 25" shafts into. It should be the 2-piece shaft setup I believe. If I slide-hammer out the upper, which...
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    Lower cover pan seals?

    1993 115 xflow. Believe I've seen info on here on Iboats, on replacing the 2 Lower cover "pan" seal strips. But cant find the posts now. Allset with info on the cowl seals. Stumped on replacing the pan seals If anyone can help. I can either go a DYI attempt, or attempt to get original. Thanks
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    ballpark price to have front and side curtains made?

    I have a 21' walk around, with a very good bimini....Want to have the clear front curtain made, and the 2 side clear windows. down the road, I'll work on a back drop curtain eventually. Anyone have them made? and know what approximately I should be looking at? I can deliver boat to have it done...
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    Carb rebuild virgin..1993 115

    I have my OEM manual in hand, BRP kits and started to take apart my carbs.... Start of last summer I had a lean sneeze, ruff idle on the orig carbs. I know it was carbs as I quickly swapped them out with my 1989 90hp parts motor. It ran and idled great, so I actually left them in all fishing...
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    Fastrac TNT Valve body diagram? to put back loose parts-Help

    Hi, sorry for the book....But background sometime helps: I have a Fastrac that needs the manual release valve, its in decent shape but stuck.....SO....I have a spare non-working Fastrac unit (needs a motor) to practice on. Figured If I can get it fixed up, its a good spare or I could sell it...
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    Crankcase head assm? and compatibility 1993 johnson 115

    Re: Crankcase head assm? and compatibility 1993 johnson 115 added some pics. the last one is a good clean part, but different pn even though it appears identical to me.
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    Crankcase head assm? and compatibility 1993 johnson 115

    Hi all, Whenever I write, seems like a book--Sorry, pretty simple questions really. Took my powerhead off to place on a clean freshwater lower housing/swivel/bracket/tnt...My steering was so rusted, so made sense. When I took off the Phead (it runs great). I noticed the Lower Crankcase head...
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    Anchor winch/windless for 20" walkaround?

    I have no knowledge or experience with these devices. Hoping someone who actually does in this type boat can wiegh in. I fish mostly Solo, saltwater in New England waters. I would like to stay off the bow most of the time when anchoring(usually choppy waters). I am interested in the ability to...
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    Temporarily blocking the thru-hull opening for in-water trailer swap?

    Posting for a friend, I'm an outboard guy and have no idea. Friend found a terrific older Tiara Persuit 20'. The outdrive is removed/gone and the trailer shot. When he picks it up, a new trailer will be with him. He wants to float the boat, while swapping the trailer. Is this ever done? Can it...
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    Thanks to the Forum (again). This is quite the place. A moment of reflection :-)

    I've been a member since 2006 but have to voice a thanks to all those the actively participate here. Its quite the helpful community. I was thinking this today as I fixed yet another motor problem, just by doing some searching and researching what others have documented. A special thanks to...
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    Nut that holds flywhell on

    Re: Nut that holds flywhell on I fab'd a holder out of a piece of plywood. see pics. Provides enough length to counter the nut removal torque. Works even better with the block on a bench on its side. However I just did a stator today with motor on the boat, and It was just as easy to get a flat...
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    Anchor Trolley for 21footer??

    I Spent a few years when out of work doing serious salt-water offshore Kayak fishing. Loved it. Now, with my 21' walk-around (have been boating all my life), I also spend most of my time Solo fishing offshore. On the Yak, I had a nice anchor trolley I made to easily drop the anchor from...
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    Bilg pump that gets close to boat bottom

    I have a 21 walk around with an old bilge pump. Not sure what it is as its tight down in there. Buts its HUGE, and doesnt pump close to the bottom. I dont get alot of water (some thru a back hatch to be replaced) but when I pump, it never gets down to the bottom. Is there any types/brands that...
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    Trailer hit while parked at ramp lot! Whats with people.

    GEEZE, I"m probably not the first....But still PO'd. Out having a nice day on the water fishing. Came in to find not only the trailer light broken, but the steel back plate welds broken too-and hanging. I didnt notice the hit pulled the screws out of one of the bunk boards. So when I backed in...
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    Real life experiance In hull vs transome mount transducer

    Does anyone have any first hand valid experience with In-Hull mounting vs transom? I need to know how much signal loss you might have suffered going thru the hull, and what you preffer and how you use your unit. Here's why I ask: Just put in a Humminbird 587ci HD with down imaging. Very...
  19. rothfm

    Is there a happy Prop medium? specs included.

    Experimenting with props. Spec's below. Original prop runs good. WOT is in range, hole shot good. Speed not bad. I'm looking for a bit more speed so I can back off the throttle for cruising speed(is this possible?). Currently I'm "crusing" at about 5k rpm which seems high. Curious If I can...
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    Need wiring diagram for ignition switch

    Re: Need wiring diagram for ignition switch Common switch wiring diagram.
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