I have a 1977 115 hp Johnson. Although I can get it started and it runs like a champ, it seems to start easier if the cowling is off the motor. I was wondering if anyone has ever installed vents on the cowling in order to get better airflow?
1977 115 HP Johnson 115EL77S
As I was coming back from my favorite fishing spot, I decided to stop momentarily to check out another fishing hole. Was there about 15 minutes and when I went to crank up, nothing. The only noise was from me pushing the choke in on the switch. After pulling the...
Outboard: 1977 115 hp Johnson (115EL77S
About 2 weeks ago I put my boat in the water and found out that my outboard would go in reverse, but when I moved it to the forward position I did not move forward at all. Thinking it was a spun prop, I put my friend's prop on it that was brand new and...
Johnson 1977 115 Hp Model:115EL77S
I have been working on replacing the impeller on my outboard and noticed the plastic water guide tubes that align the impeller housing to the copper tubes were in pretty bad shape. I wanted to find a replacement, but have had no luck. The OEM part number is...
Outboard: 1977 115 hp Johnson
I have been tracing a gremlin in my boats electrical system that I seem to not be able to figure out. :confused:
Issue: When I turn the key, I get a click and what sounds like a sizzle.
The battery did have corrosion built up on the negative terminal, but after...
1977 115 hp Johnson (115EL77S) Was trying to get a jump start on getting my outboard ready for spring time fishing. After I removed the lower unit I forgot that I had not put the unit in reverse :( . Now I am having trouble getting it back on. Is there anyway to put the lower unit in reverse...
Got a huge problem. This afternoon when pulling my boat out of the water I heard a rubbing noise and found the wheel rubbing against the fender when the boat was loaded.
I unloaded the boat and pulled up. The tire was no longer against the fender, but the axle has slipped up on the spring and...
1977 115hp Johnson
After fixing a water pump issue on this motor, I finally got her started, however, after about 5 minutes you here sneeze or spit back for a second and then return to normal. I went through and cleaned the carbs, but still no luck fixing the sneeze/spit. I did a search and...
Re: Rod Retaining Screw Taking Off Gearcase
Thanks guys for the help. Managed to get the lower unit off. Lots of metal flakes clogging the pee holes and the impeller had grooved the base plate. Bad news is that they do not make a water pump kit for that particular engine, so I am going to...
1977 115 hp Johnson (115EL77S).
Started working on getting the motor ready for the summer (I know I am running way behind). Last year when I put her up she was running rough, so I rebuilt the carbs, and she runs smooth, but after about 3-5 minutes she starts to overheat with the muffs on. It...
I just took my boat out of winter storage. The outboard is a 1977 115 hp Johnson. Oldie/Goldie, put is still a workhorse. I had ran all the gas out of the motor and sprayed fogging oil in the carbs before I put her away for winter, which was not much here in NC.
Today, I put in new spark plugs...
I have a 1977 115 hp johnson outboard. A classic i know..lol.. I was hoping someone could help me with an issue i keep having. After I crank up and let her idle for 5 minutes, when I try to go to full throttle the engine cuts off or seems like she isn't getting enough gas. I usually put her back...
A friend actually directed me to this website of a product called Flex Seal. This is a liquid rubber spray that can fix any leaks. In the commercial he cuts a hole in a jon boat, puts in a screen door, then sprays the screen door with flex seal and floats on out to the lake...
Re: Hull paint for trailered boat?
Yeah, roll and tip is not as simple as it sounds, but it gives decent results. Basically you do a one foot section at a time. You use a small foam roller. Roll on the paint in a small section. If you are in a hot climate, 1-2 feet is all you are going to be...
A few years ago my granddad gave me his 1972 19 foot Scat-Craft Fish and Ski. I can tell you that when i got it, it was decked on in brown seats and brown vinyl. Quite the throwback, until I added a few more up-to-date modifications. I had enjoyed using it to fish and take the family out skiing...
