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    1996 115 Looper will only stay running with choke

    I need help from the iboats brain-trust. I just rebuilt the carbs on this non-running motor and now it starts right up but will only stay running for a few seconds before it dies. I can keep it running by continuing to push the key in to choke it. Also, I'm doing all of this from a portable fuel...
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    J115ELEDR ('96 115 Looper) Dies After 3 Seconds

    I will try to keep this short. I bought a boat and motor that had not been run in 2 years. I verified compression before purchasing. I immediately rebuilt the carbs, replacing warped bowls in the process. After putting everything back together, I can't get the engine to run more then 3-5...
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    J115ELEDR New Balance Tube O'Rings Too Tight

    I just replaced the orings that go on the balance tube, but now I can't seem to get the balance tube back in. Are you supposed to grease or heat these when reinstalling? I'm afraid if I apply any more pressure I'm going to tear the orings or break the balance tube. Thanks!
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    Did I just ruin a carburetor?

    I'm on a streak of stupidity (see other thread.) When cleaning the first carb on a '96 Johnson 115 (which is plastic) I didn't want to soak it because I was afraid of dissolving it, so I just sprayed all of the passages out with carb cleaner. Only later did I realize I was using B12 Chemtool...
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    1996 115 Looper Carb Rebuild...I need help!

    It appears that the throttle body needs to come off because that is where the jets are located, but I can't see any plausible way to get the throttle body off without removing the lower pan/cowling. I attempted to remove the lower pan, but after removing the three bolts that fasten to two sides...
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    Rebuild these seats or replace with pontoon furniture?

    I picked up this 1996 Princecraft 191 for cheap because the previous owner didn't cover it for 2 years and the bench seat is trashed. I have gotten estimates to rebuild the bench seat from $1,800 up to $3,000. I'm wondering if I would be better off modifying the bases on some pontoon furniture...
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    '75 Evinrude 115 Prop Recommendations...Porpoising

    Hey all, I have a '89 Stratos 266FS with a '75 'Rude 115 that is porpoising badly. I'm sure I'm running the wrong prop or something, its the prop the previous owner was using. Cav plate is even with the pad and the only way to get the porpoising to stop is to trim the motor all the way in...
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    '77 Johnson only one TNT cylinder is working. Any ideas?

    I'm repowering my boat and the TNT was working fine when I took my old motor off. I got another motor and am putting it on and noticed that one of my trim cylinders is fully extended and I can't push it in by hand. When I hook the TNT directly to my battery the cylinder next to the motor goes...
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    NGK Spark Plugs...any good?

    I always have a hard time finding the Champion Ql77JC4 plugs in my area. But, everyone seems to carry the NGK version. Has anyone tried them? Were the results good or bad? Thanks, Hunter edit: Motor is a 1977 115hp
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    Shift cable adjustment question

    Can the cable be adjusted at the remote? I am out of adjustment at the motor. It is going to be quite a bit of work to get the remote out so I can get to it, so i'd like to know before hand. Remote is from a '93 v4 I think. Thanks, Hunter
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    V4 and V6 Lower Unit Compatability...

    Wondering if a lu from a 1993 115 will swap into a 1988 150. Looking at brp's parts diagrams they both have the same length shift rod, but I'm not sure if the gear ratios are the same. Thanks for any help, Hunter
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    Tilt and Trim units...what are they worth?

    Specifically for a '77 115 and also for a '94 115. I have a bad habit of buying boats with bad motors and repowering with my trusty old '77 115. So, I have two great working TNT units here and am thinking of selling them...just want to know what they are worth. Thanks, Hunter
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    '77 PTT to '94 control box...can it be done?

    I just put my '77 115 with PTT on a newer boat that previously had a '94 (I think) 115 on it. Both have the big red plug so no problems there. But, the motor's PTT harness has a square plug with 4 wires, and the newer control box has a round plug with 5 wires. Can these be made to work? If...
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    Remote control compatability question...

    Will the remote from a '94 Evinrude 115 work on a '77 Johnson 115? They both have the red connector. Thanks, Hunter
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    Fixed jets??? '77 115

    Ok, so my factory manual says my motor has fixed jets? How am I supposed to adjust the idle and such? Should this just be done at the throttle cable cam? Thanks, Hunter
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    Quick help for a stupid question!!!

    Which cylinder is the #1 cylinder on a '77 Johnson v4 (115 hp)? I scoured every inch of my manual and it never mentions which cylinder is the #1 cylinder. I even examined the online parts catalog at Johnson/BRP's website and it doesn't mention it either? Help is much appreciated. Thanks! Hunter
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    '77 115 won't accelerate above idle speed.

    The past two times out my motor has run great from the ramp to the first fishing spot. When I start the motor to go to my second spot I can't get above 6 mph. If I try to go above idle speed the motor will die. I took apart both carbs and all orfices are clean and open. I tried pumping the...
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    How to clean out an old metal gas tank:

    Here are the results of my experiment, hopefully this will help somebody. I have 3 old OMC 6 gallon gas tanks. The boat they came out of hadn't been run in 17 years. The old fuel had turned to varnish and the insides of the tanks were coated in varnish and other crud. I had several nice...
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    Revving too high under acceleration.

    Motor is a 1977 115. I took the boat out for it's first cruise today, after months of repairs to the boat and motor. It started right up and I idled out onto the main lake. I then slowly applied throttle and the boat was almost on plane at 10 mph when the motor suddenly revved really high and...
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    E85 ethanol for cleaning an old gas tank

    Hi guys. I have three old metal tanks (5 or 6 gal). One is empty and is not too dirty, another had a gallon or two in it and is a little dirtier, and the third was full and is very dirty. It has a layer of black crud on the bottom and sides. I plan on putting some nuts and bolts in the tank...
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