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    steering locked up, where to begin

    Hey guys,<br /><br />I have a 1970 semi-v-type 16' fiberglass. The steering has always worked fine, but the other day I went to turn the wheel to get the motor out of the way of some stuff in my garage, and wha? Nothing, locked up...glad it didn't happen on the water!<br /><br />I haven't...
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    how much trolling motor thrust?

    I have a 16' 1970 Jolly Roger (semi-V type) fiberglass w/ 1970 115hp Johnson. I want to get an electric trolling motor for it, not so much for trolling, more for emergencies and puttering around with to give the ol' Johnny some rest at slower speeds.<br /><br />I am trying to figure out if...
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    trailer lights blowing fuses

    I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. I hooked up the T-Connector (Hidden Hitch) to my trailer and the lights seemed to work at first. But come to find out, after the brake lights are applied once (they do light up), the brake light fuse blows. There is no problem with the turn signals. I have...
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    checking water spray from exhaust holes

    1970 Johnson 115hp<br />---------------------------------<br />I am just about ready to go back out on the water after fixing my motor. One thing I did was replace the entire water pump and impeller. I know that I need to make sure water spray comes out the rear exhaust holes. <br /><br...
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    motor mount hinge, locks but doesn't release

    1970 Johnson 115<br />------------------------------------------<br />I am talking manual tilt here. The motor will tilt and lock/unlock in the "trailering" (is this called reverse lockout?) position. It will also lock down on the pin from the trailering position. But the only way to unlock...
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    did compression test, what d'ya think?

    OK I finally got my 1970 Johnson 115hp all back together after it overheated (head gaskets, water pump kit, various switches, sensors, etc.)<br />I did a compression test with the throttle advanced all the way and these are the results:<br /><br />Starboard side:<br />#1 - 130 psi<br />#3 - 132...
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    which key/kill switch to install?

    I have an intermittent starting problem that I have narrowed down to the key switch (there are only 2-3 volts being supplied from it to the solenoid when turned to the "start" position).<br /><br />The original p/n is 383493 and the electric choke is the toggle type. Does anyone know the latest...
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    i'm ready to give up!...now an electrical problem

    This is the latest chapter in the series of troubles for my 1970 Johnson 115hp. It all started way back when it overheated. This is what I have done to it since it ran back then:<br /><br />-new head gaskets<br />-new water jacket gaskets<br />-new safety cut-out switch<br />-new temp sending...
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    temp unit, how does it go in there?

    1970 Johnson 115hp<br />-----------------------------------------------<br />Well, I finally got a new temp sending unit to replace the one that fried out. This is the one in the starboard head.<br /><br />The water jacket cover is off and I pried out the remnants of the old unit out. There is...
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    anyone heard of a "stinger" motor?

    Has anyone out there heard of a Johnson motor referred to as a "stinger"? My 1970 115hp has remnants of some old lettering on the motor cover which says "stinger". I have never seen this in old photos or heard of it before. Maybe it was done by a previous owner who thought it looked cool...
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    knife connection, what purpose?

    Is there a specific reason the "knife" connection is used for my shift wires? I would like to just replace them with plain old male/female connectors. I think they would be easier to work with since the old "knife" ones have seen better days.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Dan
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    up the river, bring a paddle? spark plug question

    I bought my boat because it was cheap and I wanted to fish/ski/play/cruise in my local lake and river. The river (slough)has residences on it and is narrow so it is "no wake" the whole way (few miles long). My one and only outing on it ended in an overheated motor which I believe was caused by...
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    did I damage a head or piston?

    1970 Johnson 115hp<br />---------------------------------------<br />Had the heads off. Lots of carbon build-up. My "Seloc" manual showed using a wire brush on the end of drill to clean off the carbon, so I used a fine "cup" style brush after spraying some Deep Creep on the ports and piston...
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    hole in my head

    1970 Johnson 115HP<br />----------------------------------------------<br />My wife thinks I have enough of these already, but:<br /><br />Should there be a hole at the bottom of the port side head? The starboard head has this hole (which was blocked by crud). There seems to be an indentation...
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    OBJ, one more part # please!

    OK-<br /><br />Last one (until something else comes up)-<br /><br />1970 Johnson 115hp:<br /><br />part # for the plastic valve that sits above the thermostat in the thermostat housing (not the relief valve).<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Dan<br /><br />P.S. I've got a shop manual on hold at the local...
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    what is the correct gasket maker?

    1970 Johnson 115hp:<br /><br />what is the best gasket sealer for me to use for the following items?<br /><br />-thermostat housing gaskets<br />-cover ports gasket (between head and head cover)<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Dan
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    fried temp sending unit, any ideas?

    I'm in the process of putting back together a 1970 Johnson 115hp (V-4) motor that was overheated. My problem is, the temp sending unit was fried out beyond use. It is the little wire that is embedded in rubber that fits into a hole on the side of a head. My parts supplier (usually very...
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    fried temp sending unit, any ideas?

    I'm in the process of putting back together a 1970 Johnson 115hp (V-4) motor that was overheated. My problem is, the temp sending unit was fried out beyond use. It is the little wire that is embedded in rubber that fits into a hole on the side of a head. My parts supplier (usually very...
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    Damage to Lower Unit

    1970 Johnson 115 HP<br /><br />Well, it's always something! I dropped the lower unit today to put in a new water pump and I came across some damage to the lower unit housing.<br /><br />I don't have a way of posting a picture so the only way I can describe the location is that it's the smaller...
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    Overheated 1970 Johnson 115HP

    Can someone start me off in the right direction here? I have a 16' Jolly Roger w/ 115hp Johnson.<br /><br />My last boating trip ended poorly. As we were cruising up river my wife said the engine was smoking. I, of course told her that it was just residual smoke left over from the Sea Foam I...
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