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1974,115hp v4 'rude Starflite
Well guys, I posted last week about my head gasket problem, so I took the heads out, the STRBRD looks good (gasket and head) but the port side not only the gasket is shot but the head too! I guess the reason was a serious overheating pbm. even though I always...
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I just realized I might have blew a head gasket. Last trip to the lake, we were going full throttle and then the engine just died. Would re start with difficulties but not rev up much. When I was managing to re start it, saw smoke coming out of the back of the engine and from the lower...
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I have a 1974 Evinrude 115hp, lst time I took it out had the shift selector stuck in neutral. Well it would go forward but wouldn't enagage, just accelerate; and will not go into reverse at all. It felt like the safety push thingy wasn't doing its...
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Well I want to re do the carpeting on my bunks. What are the coments on what to do, like varnishing them before install the new one, material to use, etc? Is there another way to do it without going to the lake, launch the boat and work in the trailer?
I'm looking into paint the cowling of my 74, Evinrude 115. Anyone has some advice on techniques, what paint to use, and where can I get the original or similar stickers?
Well, at least I *think* that is what's going on.
1974, 115 'rude, I rebuild the carbs yesterday, and satrted just fine, iddling perfect and all. I started it up again this morning, no probs. So we took the boat out, Ran excellent, we were tubbing for about an hour and then the engine stalled...
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Does anybody know of a website where I can find pictures of my boat? I got this 1982 16 Cobia charger and I want to re do the interior, just need to see how they look like originally...
Hi guys, Is there a write up/thread about TACH installation and recommendations? My boat has ZERO instrumentation and I want to start for the basics.....
I know this must be an ongoing question here, but the search on this forum is not that user frienly...
The info I found on the evinrude e-tec site doesent say anything for the 1993 and under...
"Q - What kind of oil can I use for my 2-stroke motor?
A - XD30, XD50 and XD100 oil is recommended...
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I picked up this boat tuesday, last time it was used was in summer 05, it is a 77-78 Evinrude 115, Ithe guy who sold it to me said the engine is "cold start nature" and needed a shot or two of WD40 to the carbs, So tried to start it, and it fired up 2 times but would't run. Then I...
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I need some advice on what kind of anchor to get for my 16', I plan to use it on a corp lake but I don't know how deep it is.
Thanks in advaance....
Hi! newbie here...just wanted to introduce myself and my new toy...
My name is Juan and I just got this '82 16' Cobia Charger, it has a 1978 115hp Evinrude, I got it from a friend that needed to sell due to the birth of his 2nd son. Anyhow, it's the first boat I OWN, eventhough I've been around...
