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    Thermostat’s opening at 156 degrees.

    Put thermostats in a pan of water to check temperature operation. Seem to open around 156 degrees according to thermometer. Might be opening sooner but hard to tell, but that’s I when I could see movement. Fully open around 175/180. There clean freshwater parts. Is this acceptable? I thought...
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    1996 Evinrude 115 model number lookup.

    That would make sense, thanks
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    1996 Evinrude 115 model number lookup.

    I believe it’s a 1995 because it has the red plug under the hood.
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    1996 Evinrude 115 model number lookup.

    Not sure why the dealer couldn’t find the model # by using the serial number. He said nothing came up when entering it into the system. I was just wondering what the exact model is so if need to look up parts .
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    1996 Evinrude 115 model number lookup.

    I have a 1996, as told to me, 115hp 60 degree engine with no model identification tag. I have only a serial #. Went to a dealer and they couldn't help. Serial # G-4022472. does anyone know how to get model number for ordering parts? I also have a G-4160977 spare motor that i think is...
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    1991 75hp L.U swap to 1994 115 work?

    I appreciate the clarification , thanks
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    1991 75hp L.U swap to 1994 115 work?

    Thanks for your reply. I’m not sure either. Seems like the driveshaft #’s are the same so I figured I’d ask on here to see if it was possible
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    1991 75hp L.U swap to 1994 115 work?

    Hi, does anyone know if a 1991 Mercury 75 20” lower unit will fit a 1994 115 with a 25” w/removable spacer . Need a 20” for my boat as my 75 oil pump went out and rod went through block, This 115 is available but is the 25”xl motor and I was wondering if I could just swap the L.U . Thanks
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    72 Johnson 25 hp gearcase bearing head seal

    I’m resealing this gearcase with all new seals. I’m not sure how the bearing head seal is removed and replaced. Anyone have an idea , thanks.
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    ‘90 Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke carb

    i rebuilt the carb on the mentioned motor and I can’t recall on the air screw setting. I’ve seen the standard 1 1/2 turns out to 2 2/8 turns out. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks The manual calls for 100:1 on the oil ratio, seems pretty lean to me.
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    '85 Yamaha 115 vs '91 mercury 75

    I have the merc 75 hp on my 17.5 deep v aluminum f/s boat now. Tops out about 31-32 with me and my 2 kids 16/14 yr olds. Overall happy with the motor. Just picked a '85 Yamaha 115, I don't know much about theses v-4's. Not sure I'm going to swap a proven motor to me to an unproven one. Anyone...
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    '85 Yamaha 115 opinions

    I've been offered a boat and trailer with a '85 115 motor for $250. Not sure if it runs, but turns over freely, has a ss prop and in decent cond cosmetically . What should the compression be, decent motors, any major issues? Where these v-4 motors gas hogs? I have a '91 mercury 75 hp now on...
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    Going to the scrap yard

    Man, if I had the room. Boat is going to scrap yd, the motor blew and it's been sitting outside uncovered for 6+ yrs. the scrap us is giving him .40 pound. The interior wood is rotted , the owner is just done with it. I bought the Motor for next to nothing and he offered the boat to me for what...
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    '91 merc 75 hp aux tilt/ trim switch

    With the clamshell style hood there doesn't seem to be a good place to put a tilt/trim switch like the motors with a pan- 1 piece hood. Was this style motor ever avail with a remote switch, any ideas? Looks like it's gonna be a pain to put a transom saver on by yourself. Maybe use a piece of...
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    '71 9.8 mercury maker points setting

    I'm Not used to this type of system, opposite of the omc points setting, I have this motor and replaced all of the frayed, cracked wiring that was shorting out the motor. It had weak spark on both cylinders so I hope the stator is in working order, just bad wiring and dirty points.The points...
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    Mercury 75 hp compression difference

    I'm looking at buying a boat that has '91 Mercury 75 hp on it , it's just a bit out of the 10% rule on compression . Top and middle 120 lbs, bottom 105lbs, walk away or see if some engine tuner brings it up. I'll see if I can look into the cyl for any scoring
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    '91 mercury 75 hp , decent motor?

    Besides the normal things to check, compression, lower unit fluid, ect, are these decent motors? Any major problems with this yr or model? They say it just had all the oil/fuel lines replaced and runs good. What are your opinions on this motor? Thanks
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    '89 smokercraft resorter resto

    Bought this 2 yrs ago as a project. All the wood was rotted, motor didn't run and the previous owner started to take the interior apart but realized it was more than he wanted to tackle. I lost many of the pics when I first got the boat but I post what I have
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    85 alumacraft pro17 resto

    My new project for late winter early spring, paid $300 for it, they said motor was locked up- starter was rusted. Motor has good compression but didn't have time to put one and test. Main floor is solid but all the platforms and lids are rotted. Once wx starts to get warm I'll start on it
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    Will my boat be underpowered?

    I picked up a new project boat and wondering if it will underpowered , it's a alumacraft pro 17 aluminum bass style boat. 17'5 long and 73" beam powered by a '85 Mercury 50 hp. The hull is rated for 75 hp. My current boat is a smokercraft 151 resorter powered by a '89 Mercury 40 hp, tops out...
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