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    stringers / strakes

    does every fibreglass boat around 15 feet have stringers at every strake?
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    hull damage maybe from rollers incorrect setup

    I notcied today that my hull has a bow in it where one of the rollers are sitting. is this caused by a rotted stringer ot bad positioning of the rollers on the trailer?<br /><br />what should i look out for..can i repair it?<br /><br />here are some pictures i took tonight. it actually looks...
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    fuel primer on 1980 115

    Hi everyone<br /><br />I have a 1980 115hp johnson. I rebuilt both carbyes with a carby kit and replaced the main fuel lines. since doing this the electric fuel primer (engaged when pushing the key in) only clicks. It doesnt pump ast all.<br /><br />I checked for crimped fuel lines or something...
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    what year without model number

    Hi looking at a 50hp johnson to buy and i was wondering what year it would be. I didn';t get the model number but the serial number is A7350424.<br /><br />from memory it has a gray cowling cover and the powerhead was black.<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />ethan
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    trim sending unit

    Does anyone have aspare trim sending unit or know where i can get ne that will send to australia. <br /><br />This is for a 1980 johnson 115. J115TLCSA <br /><br />I know of a couple of boating parts websites but have had trouble finding the part number.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Ethan
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    tilt/trim not working

    Hello all. anyhelp is very appreciated. <br /><br />Engine: 1980 J115hp - model:115TLCSA<br /><br />Problem: replaced all seals and orings in the tilt and trim cylinders today. put it all back together filled up the oil and no tilt/trim.<br />tried cycling through up down many times. letting out...
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    drive shaft bearings

    hi everyone. thanks for all the help so far.<br /><br />I am replacing the seals in the bearing housing and have found the bearings have rust on them and are falling apart.<br /><br />Can the bearing be replaced without replacing the entire housing unit or is it one piece?<br /><br />If it can...
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    fuel leaking

    hi everyone.<br /><br />I have a 1980 115 v4 johnson. <br /><br />When sitting in the water after running you can see fuel/oil drifitng around the motor on top of the water. I then cleaned inside the engine cover and it became dirty with fuel/oil again.<br /><br />I haven't owned it long and its...
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    tilt trim seal replacement

    Hi everyone.<br /><br />the tilt and trim cylinders are all leaking on my 1980 115hp. i wanted to know if anyone knew the part number required and also had any helpful hints. the part number for the end cap is 320788.<br /><br />I bought a manual but it says if the hydrolics have a problem take...
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    Help identifying Johnson Outboard

    Hi, I am trying to identify this motor. i have just bought the boat and was told it was an 87 model 115 v4 with the vro removed.<br /><br />I have since found the model# J115TLCSA and serial# 670263 on the mount and it is 1980. <br /><br />I also checked the starboard side of the powerhead and...
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    What year 115hp Mercury

    I am looking at buying a boat that has a 115hp merc on it and im trying to work out the year and what to look for on the motor.<br /><br />This is the serial #8061226. Australian also.<br /><br />Here is a picture also.<br /> <br /><br />Cheers <br />Ethan
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