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    73 evinrude 115 remote control

    having some trouble with my remote. we are renovating our boat with new seats, carpet, etc and i removed the remote in order to trim around it. i re-installed it and now can't get it in reverse. also seems that it's not in neutral either because it won't start. to remove this model i did have...
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    fuel leak?

    hey guys. i've been updating the boat for a few months now and am getting close to getting it in the water. i went to fire it up today and it didn't want to start. when i primed it the ball didn't really get hard and when i investigated i saw fuel coming from the end (clamp). tightened that...
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    tilt-trim help

    Need some help understanding how this is going to work. started installing the tilt-trim unit today and am having some trouble understanding this starboard cylinder. the port cylinder has full range of motion while the starboard only moves about 4". i understand that the starboard cylinder is...
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    RRITT.....anybody.....need some help

    i think this unit is model 172655. it's been taken apart, cleaned and put back together. anybody know how to bleed these things? i don't have a manual for this or any type of schematic besides a parts list. not sure what all the screws are for. port side seemed to work well while starboard...
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    early 70's tilt trim

    need help identifying some things and procedures for refilling and purging. can't find much info or parts on it. lucky that had a buddy come across one of these that fit my motor (73 evinrude 115).......best part is that the guy just gave it away. i believe the tilt/trim number is 172655...
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    73 evinrude 115 tilt/trim

    my motor doesn't have this but i found one adverstised on craigslist and wondered if it would work with my motor. it's advertised as a Dual cylinder Johnson/Evinrude power tilt and trim. Fits Late 70 early 80's - hp 85-200. dude's supposed to be getting me a model number but i'm just wondering...
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    faria temp sender

    got a block temp sender/gauge and am having all sorts of trouble finding a place for it (73 evinrude 115 ob). i know the sender has to make contact and is supposed to go through a head bolt but can't find one to make this happen. anybody done this?
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    new tach

    i am replacing an omc tach on a 73 evinrude 115 and not sure what pole to set it at........the replacement gauge only goes to year 77. any help?
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    changing dash panel?

    changing out all seats, gauges, carpet, etc. am changing the dash panel and would like any recommendations on what to use. this looks to be plastic covered with wood-grain sticker......backed by fiberglass covered plywood. thinking about ordering guitar pickguard material and cutting it to...
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    remote control box warm up link-set screw

    anybody know what this does? it is part #38 on this schem. (73 evinrude 115) http://epc.brp.com/Index.aspx?lang=E&s1=43547bf8-114f-40fa-aefa-a25e71c49307&brands=ej
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    new gauges

    hey guys. looking to replace old gauges and add some new. currently only have a tach and fuel. tach looks like it bypasses control box and straight to motor. not sure why. anyway, the motor is a 73 evinrude 115 and in addition to the tach and fuel gauges, i'm looking to add a temperature...
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    73 evinrude 115 water pressure gauge

    replacing my old tach and fuel gauge and would like to add a water pressure gauge. is this a good idea? any recommendations and is it an pretty easy install? thanks
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    73 evinrude 115 lower unit.....

    hey guys. bought the boat last spring and ran it a few times. changed the oil in the lower unit and it looked great. the two screws have what looked like some sort of plastic washer on them (i guess).....well, after changing the oil i couldn't find the washer for one of the screws so i used...
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    fillin' up

    happy 4th everyone i've got an older 2 stroke 115 that takes premixed fuel and was just wondering how everyone else fills the tank. the boat is new to me so i try to premix in a tank and then add it. would it be a big deal to fill it up at a gas station and then add the oil when i know how much...
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    73 evinrude 115

    can someone tell me what the grease port is for in this picture? thanks
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