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    1979 evinrude 115 rectifier test

    I tested the rectifier per the J Reeves small rectifier reading - no reading test method I saw in an earlier post. My voltmeter shows my battery is charging when the motor is running, So I assumed I was good on the charging and ignition coils...but it fails the test on the red to yellow/grey...
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    1979 Evinrude 115 hard to start cold

    I have an older 115 that I got from family after it and the boat sat for many years. Before putting it on the water, recently rebuilt carbs, fuel pump, replaced all fuel lines+filter+bulb, cleaned out fuel tank, changed plugs, verified spark and compression, new tilt and trim solenoid, new lower...
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    1979 Evinrude 115 loses prime and dies

    Hello forum folks, This is an Evinrude issue, but may very well be outside the motor as well. I have rebuilt carbs, rebuilt fuel pump, replaced ALL hoses from tank to carb bowls, removed fuel tank and cleaned it out completely, and when I took the boat to the lake to test the motor, it primes...
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    1979 Evinrude 115 New Shaft seal leaks

    I put in a new seal kit on the lower unit and had a time with the bearing carrier assembly. Now during the pressure test, it gets to 11 psi and the shaft seals under the water pump are leaking along the drive shaft. I took it apart and checked them, they looked ok, the inner retaining spring had...
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    1979 Evinrude V4 115HP, 115999R engine cover seal

    I need to replace the motor cover seal for my 115 V4 Evinrude. iboats parts diagram shows two different (#4) seals for the engine cover but says they are both for models WITHOUT power tilt and trim. What the heck is that about? Are there enough characters with strong backs that have 115HP motors...
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    1979 Evinrude 115, milky oil in lower unit

    Hello all, I have another situation. Earlier in the week when I trimmed my outboard all the way up, I noticed gear oil running down the back bottom edge of the lower unit. Just enough to make a 6 or 8 inch stain in my driveway, but definitely gear oil. Now today, I drain the lower unit and get a...
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    1979 115 HP Evinrude sat for 10+ years...

    I just got gifted a 1979 17' Procraft bass boat with a 1979 Evinrude 115HP from my father who hasn't run the boat for over 10 years. I fixed up the trailer and drug her home. The gas tank has to be cleaned out because it is a very stale should I say varnishy smell to the olfactory senses. I am...
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