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    Gear control adjustment

    I raised my engine last yr about 2-3 up to where the cav plate and bottom of the hull are equal. Since, I've had 2 issues. 1 is my reverse gear grinding in, can anyone point me in a direction as for adjusting this? 2nd, the engine won't turn as good to the left, is there a way to fix this as...
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    Can I Raise my engine on the transom?

    Can I raise my engine to the next mounting hole? Its on the lowest setting. Attached is a picture with measurements if you can read them.
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    want more top end

    Right now I'm running a 14x17 prop speeds and rpm's as follows 31mph @ 5200 25mph @ 4500 21mph @ 4000 17mph @ 3500 This is an 1977 19' renken, w 1976 johnson 115 runs good, would just like to get going a little quicker, what prop change if any should I make?
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    Water flow on a 1976 115hp

    dropped the lower unit to look at the water impeller. The impeller which is 1.5 yrs old looks almost new. Had another impeller kit, so replaced everything this evening. While the LU is down I took my air compressor and blew 90psi into the water jackets to see where or how my flow is going. I...
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    How to drop lower unit

    I have the manual for my 1976 Johnson 115 All bolts are out of the lower unit, but I can not figure out how to disconnect the shifter lever. Does anyone have any pics of the screw or pin that needs to be removed?
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    Where are my Thermostat located?

    Where are my thermostats on my 1976 115 Seahorse?
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    1976 Johnson 115 overheating

    Waterpump is 1.25 yrs old. This issue just started a couple weeks ago. Engine will run fine, but anything over 3/4 throttle for more than a couple minutes it will sound the buzzer. Where are the thermostats located on this engine? Are they easy to check? I have a new water pump kit to...
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    1993 Evinrude 150 Intruder - no spark

    My 1993 Evinrude 150 Intruder has no spark. I left the key in the "on" position for 3 days. Results were a dead battery, and now I have no spark on all 6 cyl Where do I begin looking? thanks
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    Dead Battery of dead starter?

    My boat is failing to start. I was thinking it was the starter was on its way out because the battery has a good charge on it. But I hooked the meter up to it today and the voltage drops to 5v when trying to turn the engine over. Is that a sign of a dead battery? All connections are clean...
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    Looking for new prop/ low end vibration

    1st off, my boat runs great all the time, but my prop looks like crap, has taken a beating, and I'm thinking its the reason for my low end vibration. Top end the engine smooths out. There is no direct effect on performance or ride quality, just looking to replace and keep the old for a spare...
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    Intermintent Starting issue

    I have a 1976 Johnson 115 that sometimes starts easy, and other times I have to jump the starter. It would seem to me that it is the solenoid. In warm weather it'll start 75% of the time, and in damp weather 25% of the time. After the starter is jumped and the engine warms, it'll usually...
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    1976 Johnson control cable

    I broke the gear contol cable this weekend, I found some on this website, but I'm unsure of where to measure from and what style. Can anyone help me out. I have a 19' Renken, and end to end my cable measures about 14'. Thanks
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    115 Johnson will not fire

    It only had spark on number 2 cly. while beating on top of the flywheel it finally fired. you think I'm in the right direction for replaceing the points/ timer base? or is there a different issue? engine started and ran fine the day before on its/my madien voyage
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    timing base for 76 johnson 115

    new here, and looking for the part number or online place to find a timing base ring for my 1976 Johnson 115. bought the boat about 3 weeks ago, replaced the water pump. had the boat out once, and now it will not fire. I believe the points are worn.
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