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    My 1980 115 jhonson rebuilt

    Here it is...how it looked when finally assembling... new pistons (.030") and rings, new gaskets, water pump, t-stats, seals and stuff...new lower unit bearing carriers and seals...man!!! Upload a finished pics later...and a video up and running!!! Thanks all you guys for the support and...
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    115 johnson repair issue -pistons-

    Hi everyone: I?m reboring my 1980 115, and have all set to get in pistons and all stuff, but an issue has jumped on me.. The repair shop that has worked on the motor, when cutting the cylinders to .030", didn?t reach all the way to the bottom of the cylinder (not noticed till try to assemble...
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    Crankshaft seals position

    A question here friends: I?m rebuilding my 1980 115 J, and it has seal rings for the crankshaft, but I can?t find any info about how the rings openings go, should they go all (with the block on a bench) facing down (crankcase), up (crankcase cover), alternated, ???? I think anywhere but...
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    15 hp johnson crankshaft ball bearing

    Hello friends! A little question here.........The ball bearing of the crankshaft seems ok, but as this is an older motor ('82), I?m thinking in replace it with a new one. Before I order one, I have in my hand a *** 6204 TB P6 C3, that is a polyamide cage fiberglass reinforced. The original...
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    1980 115 johnson midsection noise??

    Hello! I have been on water this past weekend, and it has been several months since last trip. Motor starts at first try, then leave the trailer and docked. At the time I was warming up, I think I?ve heard a little noise in the midsection apparently from the shaft, a little metal to metal...
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    15 hp johnson water tube

    The inner exhaust housing on my J15RCNC is corroded on the water tube outlet side, and have to replace it. The trick is, for some reason the original is old style (round at the end) and I can get my hands in a new style one, but the first one has two water tubes, (in and out), and the second...
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    OB paint

    Hello to all: Here?s one to paint gurus, I have my outboard tear apart and have almost everything to bare metal, and trying to know what?s the best course of action from here: a little sanding and just paint or primer first, etc.....any thoughts?? All input greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!!
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    J15RCNC help

    Hi friends! I?m working on a new project and starting from scratrch. Can please some one help me with the wiring diagram for this motor and torque specs for bolts? Thanks!! Here a photo of the little thing as it is right now!
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    Merry Xmas to all

    Merry Xmas and Happy new year to all Iboats forum gurus, newbies and readers.. All the best wishes for you all, and may this 2012 bring still waters, plenty of fishing, smooth running engines and a little bit comprehensive wives....(sigh).... Thanks again for all the support and every good...
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    15 Gamefisher, any good?

    Now I found someone selling an 198x (i guess) 15 Hp Gamefisher. He is asking 150..it is worth it? I?m looking for a troller to put in my 16 ft Fiberglass, and my question is are they good for salt water? I?ve read some nasty comments of them in these conditions, are they real? I think the...
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    Johnson 30 good for a Project?

    Hi ya all! I can put my hands on this m otor and I ask for any opinion of you guys and a little help to know year of this one. I know that it sat many years, and as it is 200 mi. away, assuming it turns, could be this worth bring back to life? are parts still available? are they expensive? The...
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    1980 85 Chrysler...Worth awakening??

    Hello all! I have this 1981 or 82 (not sure) 85 HP Chrysler sitting in my driveway nearly for 2 yr. Now, I?ve turned my attention to, (maybe I should sooner, but...)and I will try to explain what is with this motor and all your comments will be very appreciated......should I throw it to a...
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    1980 115 johnson firing issue

    Hello! Let me tell you my little story...Moved from my hometown (beatiful port) to a city as near from water as 50 mi. Left my boat behind just the time needed to establish properly and go get it!!, Now with me, I started to install a fast trac trim to it (this model came w/o trim, and a friend...
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    115 Johnson Overheating

    Hello friends, here?s my headache: 1980 115 Johnson, This motor is new to me, and went out one day to test it on my 15 foot boat, and when comig out no wake zone, starting to rev it up, some place around 3000 or above, the alarm went off, idle a little and alarm stops. Do it couple of more times...
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    85 hp Force can?t lower idle rpm

    Hi everybody, I have read a few post and find out some very good answers. I have one that don?t let go....My '83 85hp force, got carbs rebuild (WE-4), good spark, new plugs, but I can?t lower idle rpm's , as at inital needle setting (about 1-1/4 turns), it starts at 1750, and linkage is loose...
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