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    CDI or OEM ignition parts, doesnt matter or stick with OEM?

    1979 115hp Johnson. Im working with my motor and debating if I should buy aftermarket parts or stick with OEM. The price difference for the all parts needed is about $70.00. Is it worth the savings or not? THis is to replace the fuel pump, 4 coils and two power packs. Thanks in advance for the...
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    Checking a propeller Shaft?

    I was out boating a few weeks ago and hit a floating log or something big. Busted a blade off my prop. Well now I am suspecting problems with the shaft as well. I used a dial indicator to check for straightness. How straight is striaght? what is the allowable fluctuation. I these things...
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    1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list

    Re: 1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list Out with the old In with the new Summer is coming to close here in Wisconsin but that doesn't mean boating season is over. So more work continued on the old Larson. I ripped out the old switch panel (previous owners bad joke of good...
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    1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list

    Re: 1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list Bad Linkage - Mine - Broken post and crown of post broke Good Linkage - New One Not Purchased Yet Linkage name LEVER, SHIFT LOCKOUT Not needed, locks out the shifter while in high idle or warm up so you don't jam in to gear at higher...
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    1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list

    Re: 1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list After getting back from the lake yesterday, I decided some more work can be done. The boat is solid but needs some TLC. After all, the reason I got it right. So I pulled out the back cushion from the bow of the boat and the seat...
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    Wiring a 3 lead Recitifier

    Ok I have done some searching but did not find a clear answer on wiring a 3 lead rectifier. I ordered a new rectifier, the problem is the old one has a yellow wire, a yellow/grey stripe wire and a red. THe new one has only 2 solid yellow wires and a red. Does it matter how I wire the 2 solid...
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    1979 115HP Dies at Idle?

    Ok so my motor is idling real rough and dying. At first I thought I screwed something up with the linkages when I replaced the fuel lines (they were leaking - spraying fuel, carbs had to be removed to replace them). Then I found one of the heads never heat up so I replaced the thermostats (now...
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    1979 Larson Tri-Hull - Now a what to look for list

    Once upon a time OK, so I bought a 16ft 1985 bayliner capri which was my first boat and quickly learned of all the things I should be looking, only because this boat needed the works. After a month of working with the motor (not really a month but few hours here and there) I had a good motor...
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    Transom and Stringer Repairs - Worth it or not?

    So I recently bought a 1985 Bayliner Capri, this is my first boat. Not being aware of what I needed to look for I for some reason went against my gut feeling and trusted the seller of the boat. The boat had been stored outside and was full of leaves. He said it is pretty solid and that it...
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    Engine Surging Question - 1985 85hp Force

    OK, today I went to the lake and my motor would not stay running. I got home hooked up on the muffs and found some leaky gas lines so I replaced them. Then I cleaned out the carbs. According to the user manual that came with the motor it says when adjusting the carb mixture screws, to turn...
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