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    1975 115hp surging and loss of power

    Hey Guys Well I took my boat out today and had a terriable trip When I would put her in gear she would be fine but as I increased the throttle to pick speed after about 10 or 15 seconds at mid throttle or at full throttle she would be going along fine and then lose everything then pick up...
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    1975 115hp lower unit seals and gaskets-help please

    Hey Guys I have just purchased a used lower unit and I wanna change the seals and gaskets on it while its off to make sure everything is new and no water getting in. Can you tell me what I should replace and if there is a listing for them on I-BOATS Also how hard they will be <br />Thanks
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    1979 175hp will it fit a 1975 115hp

    Hey guys<br /> well my quest for a used lower unit continues <br />can anyone tell me if a lower unit from a 79 175hp will work on my 75 115hp ?<br /> thanks for all the help
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    Searching for lower unit

    Hey guys <br /><br /> I have a 1975 evinrude 115hp and I believe that the lower unit has a bad gear so Im trying to get a replacement unit im looking on ebay but the sellers dont get to specific on what years and hps there units will fit is there anyway to cross referance these lower units say...
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    1975 115HP EVINRUDE -LOWER UNIT HELP PLEASE

    Hey guys <br /> <br /> Well I changed the water pump on the motor and today is the first day took her out on the water <br /> She is pumping water great however <br /> When I put motor in drive and start to idle up she seems to start slipping and banging then she will clear up and start going...
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    1975 EVINRUDE 115HP

    Hey Guys<br /> Well season is off to just a great start <br />Started boat today and noticed after it ran for awhile water stopped sparying out the exhaust holes and the warning horn sounded I shut motor down and left off <br /> Im assuming the water pump/ impeller let go <br />glad that it...
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    1975 Evinrude 115hp

    Hey guys <br /> I replaced my intake manifold I was wondering if you could tell me which nuts I should start to tighten first and how much ft. ibls of torque I should use <br /> Thanks for the help
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    Intake gasket help for a 75 115hp

    I was wondering if you guys could help me find the intake gasket for my engine. I bought a set of carbs that are already on the manifold so I was just gonna use that one <br />Thanks for the help
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    carb swap question will it fit ? updated

    Hey guys <br /> I was just searching ebay and found a pair of carbs a with a fuel pump and the electric choke from an 82 115hp<br /> Would they fit my 75 ?
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    Help is anyone local motor has pushed my buttons for the last time

    Hey guys <br /> Not sure if we are allowed to post this but I figured I would give it a shot <br /> I live in ny and im at wits end with my motor<br />I have tried everything it is a 75 115hp. It runs like crap backfires misses wont idle nothing <br />There isnt a boat mechanic locally so I...
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    75 115hp running problems

    Hi guys <br /> <br /> Not sure where to go on this so here it is <br /> I have rebuilt the carbs, replaced the power pack and coils and changed the plugs so I took the boat out. To begin with engine does not like low idle she will miss and backfire so I rasied the cable adjustment to max so it...
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    1975 115hp control box questions

    Hey guys <br /> Well I took the box apart to see what broke inside and the piece that broke looks like a plastic gear has 3 or four teeth on it and it is attached to a metal bar any idea what it is called ?<br /> Also the gear box seems to still be hard in the shifting forward and pulling...
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    carb and control box issue 1975 115hp

    Hey guys<br /> Well I was out on the water today with my nightmare of a boat and it ran pretty good for about 2hours but im still having an issue when I put it in gear and start to give it gas she bogs down and stalls but when I open the butterflies with ths linkage she runs good <br /> So...
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    1975 115hp please help im at wits end

    Ok guys here we go I have honestly had it and tonight was my breaking point<br /> Here is what I have done and what engine is doin<br /><br /> Boat didn't want to run would keep stalling so I changed the spark plugs and coils didnt help any, rebuilt the carbs and that helped boat would run...
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    1975 115hp power pack question

    Hi Guys <br /><br /> Does anyone know if a power pack off a 1977 175hp Johnson will fit my 1975 115hp evinrude ?
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