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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V-4 engine questions

    Moving the tell tale to the top of the engine was on certain 3 cylinder motors. ---Does not apply to your motor !!----Post #10 shows how a factory pressure gauge would be installed.
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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V-4 engine questions

    Hard for some folks to accept that they need to do a complete evaluation before spending beer tokens.-----No need for fancy gauges ( lipstick ) on what might be a pig !
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    First time boat owner

    Many parts ( consumable ) are readily available from the factory.---Many aftermarket parts as well.--And do a complete evaluation of the motor BEFORE spending any beer tokens.-----Post the results of a compression test.----Check lower unit for water intrusion.
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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V-4 engine questions

    Rusty bolt is one of 3 that holds an assembly with 2 thermostats and 2 poppit valves.----Important parts of the cooling circuit.---And absolutely not the spot for a pressure gauge !!------I suggest that you post compression test results.-----These motors are nearly world famous for broken piston...
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    Thoughts on this boat?

    New water pump impeller is a must.----Change gear oil.-----Mix fresh gas with oil at 50:1 and test run.
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    Thoughts on this boat?

    Lower unit is worth more than price of the whole thing.-----Grab it and fix it!
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    Project Boat

    Many folks would walk , wait ----RUN AWAY--- from that 35 year old inboard 4 cylinder.
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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V-4 engine questions

    I think he said it was a 115 HP motor !!
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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V-4 engine questions

    No oil pressure gauge needed..----Is there an oil tank in the boat ?----If not then likely the system has been bypassed.-----Do not spend any time or beer tokens until you do a compression test.----Post the numbers here.
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    Johnson 70 HP alternative for part for Lever to Link Guide - 0336456

    Should not be hard to make or find a good used one !
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    Looking for advice!

    Buddy bought a 62' sailboat.------At 55.000 LBS it is capable of going anywhere on this planet.------Tell us more and what boating experience do you have ?----What budget ?----Going alone?-----
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    1970 Chrysler 70hp outboard motor

    cody has not posted since Oct 10 , 2022 so likely this issue was resolved or the motor scrapped !
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    Piston tool for Chrysler 75 hp 757HB

    ??----This is all easy.---Even new pistons ( Wiseco or factory ) are tapered.----You have to know where to measure them.----------A new Wiseco piston for a 3.020" bore would measure about 3.017" at the skirt.----Simple old time stuff.
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    Piston tool for Chrysler 75 hp 757HB

    With Wiseco pistons you bore to the size it says.-----If standard bore is 3.000" and you want 0.020" O/S piston you bore and hone to 3.020" nothing to it .----Easy as can be.
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    1997 115, bogging down

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?----Perhaps test run with a different tank and hose.----Did you install a new water pump impeller 4 months ago ?
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    98 Johnson leaking hydraulic fluid.

    Sorry-----Numerous places online where you can find the parts pictures.----Crowly Marine is but one.-----evinrudeparts.ca-----Is another.
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    1997 115, bogging down

    How did this motor run for you last season ?----There are 2 different 115 HP model in 1997.----Post the model #----Post results of a compression test.
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    Thermostat johnson 90hp

    The water from the tell tale does NOT circulate through the block.------And it does NOT indicate that motor is cooling properly.----Perhap look into a blockage in water cooling jackets.----An item called a " diverter " comes to my mind.----And yes , remove and test those thermostats and inspect...
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    98 Johnson leaking hydraulic fluid.

    The parts book shows 3 grease fittings on the midsection / transom bracket.----Should be in plain view I think.
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    Trim rod size

    Farm fresh are $3.00 for me.----Get 4 dozen at a time.-----Spare part pricing is a mystery for some folks.
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