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    FUEL HOSE QUESTION

    I AM REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER ON MY 96 EVINRUDE, 115HP. I FOUND THE THE EXISTING FILTER IS 5/16 ON ONE END AND 3/8 ON THE OTHER. IS THIS THE WAY IT COMES FROM THE MANUFACTURER? I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE FUEL LINE SHOULD BE 3/8" ID, ALL THE WAY.
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    Water Seperator

    I am planning on installing a water seperator on my 115 Rude. Do you have to remove the in line filer, or just leave it there. Also should the bulb be between the tank and filter, or filter and engine. Any other tips would be appreciated.
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    FUEL/WATER FILTER/DO I NEED ONE

    I have a 96 Evinrude, 115hp, that has just been completely rebuilt. I think the only fuel filter that I have is an in line filter, that is located just before the fuel pump. I have been reading about the water/fuel separators, for outboards. My question is, do I really need to install one of...
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    ENGINE MUFFS

    I have a 96, 115 Evinrude. I am going to purchase muffs, what kind should I get? Should it have the dual water feed, should the rubber muffs be round or rectangular? :confused:
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    LEAKING FUEL FILL HOSE

    The hose between my fill cap, and the gas tank is leaking. I have tried to remove the old one, but cannot get it off. Its really hard to get to, thought I could just cut it, but it has some kind of spiral metal wire inside it. Took the screws out of the fill cap, thinking I would just be able to...
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    TRANSOM SAVER

    When I took my 115hp Johnson in to be repaired because the tilt/trim was leaking down, the mechanic told me the o rings were shot, because I had been using a motor brace or transom saver. He told me never to use one, I should always use the motor lock. Has anyone ever heard this before, I...
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    Help Installing Hour meter

    I have just purchased an hour meter to install on my 115hp Evinrude, 96. Just had the engine rebuilt, and wanted to keep up with my usage. I understand that I need a power source, that is activated by the ignition switch. I can't seem to find one. Do I have to go into the control box, or could I...
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    Marine Penetrol??

    I have purchased marine penetrol, and plan to apply to the faded, upper surface of my boat. I have recently applied color restorer and wax. Should this be removed before using the penetrol? :confused:
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    Removing wax

    I am planing on using marine penetrol, on the upper, faded fiberglass, on my ProCraft. What should I use to remove the wax. Any other advise would be appreciated.
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    Is my outboard charging system working?

    I have a 96, 115hp Evinrude. I have no reason to think that the charging system is not working, but how do I know for sure, if it is?
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    Fuel addatives

    The mechanic who just rebuilt my 96 Evinrude 115, says that i should use OMC 2+4, and Stabil. I would like if it is really necessay to use both.
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    Break in, rebuilt 96 Evinrude 115

    I am having my engine rebuilt, should be ready this weekend, could someone please give me imformation on the break in. I am having all cylinders bored, new pistons. :confused:
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    Owners Manual

    Does anyone know where I could find owners manual on 1994 Evinrude 115?
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    NEED ADVISE ON BORING CYLINDERS JOHNSON/115

    I am considering buying a 1994 Johnson 115hp outboard. The shop has the engine torn down now, and the mechanic says he is going to bore all cylinders 40 over, replace pistons, bearings, water pump and rebuild the carbs. He says the reason for going 40 over, is that one cylinder had a 30 over...
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