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    Damaged spring seat!

    my trailer is configured like the lower one in your pic. I want to keep it that way. I want to use the spring seat (in my pic above) in between the axle and spring. The spring seat holes that are drilled into my axel are damaged and will allow the spring to slide on the axle. My question was if...
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    Damaged spring seat!

    Here is the a pic of the spring seat I'm thinking of buying, along with new hardware and bushings, of course. And a pic of the leaf springs. I'm not sure if they are two completely different sizes or one has stretched. Port side spring is 25 1/2" eye-to-eye with 3 1/4" arc. Starboard spring is...
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    Damaged spring seat!

    So...In just took off the starboard components(the first one I took off was port side) . What I found was somewhat disturbing. Apparently, there are TWO holes drilled in the axle! Here are some pics of the axle and hardware. I thought I took pics of the leaf springs, but I guess not. I can take...
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    Damaged spring seat!

    Hello, I have a 1982 ranger trail single axle trailer and Ranger 330V of the same year. My issue is with the axle and suspension. It is a 2x3 drop spindle axle. I was going to replace the shackle plates and bolts because, with the boat off the trailer, it appeared to be loose. After removing...
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    82 Evinrude 115hp: How to run on stand?

    So,then I jump the solenoid posts, right?
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    82 Evinrude 115hp: How to run on stand?

    Here is what I've got so far. I'll connect battery to the top post on solenoid and the negative battery cable to the motor.Do I leave the starter wire connected to the bottom post of solenoid? Thanks.
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    78 Johnson 115 Cold start Issue

    Battery failed load test. I'll get a new one and report back with the results. Any recommendations for a good start battery for these motors. I will also run a sonar/GPS fish finder, Nav and stern lights, bilge pump, and gauges off this battery. Thanks
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    82 Evinrude 115hp: How to run on stand?

    I know how to jump the starter, but where do I connect the battery to protect the charging system? Thanks
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    82 Evinrude 115hp: How to run on stand?

    I have a spare motor that I want to test run. Do I need to hook up a remote control box to get it to run? I've only ever tested tiller motors off the boat. Is there a way to run a 115 without a remote control? Thanks.
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    78 Johnson 115 Cold start Issue

    Thanks. I will load test the battery Any idea what the cranking amp requirements are for this motor. Also, I have noticed that the motor doesn't trim up/down very fast at all. Tilt up/down is quick and smooth. Could that be battery related, as well? Mine is the old solenoid type type
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    78 Johnson 115 Cold start Issue

    Hi the problem I'm having is that my motor won't start when its cold. This motor has a choke solenoid that energizes when you push the key in. I can hear the solenoid closing the butterflies, but the motor still will not start. I have to remove the cover and operate the manual choke lever and...
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    1978 JOHNSON 115 HELP

    This was the first run on the water since replacing T-stats and impeller. Compression numbers are are between 102 and 107. I know that is rather low, which is why I want to make sure to keep the motor cool. For now, at least, it's running good enough. Gets my little ranger bass boat up on plane...
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    1978 JOHNSON 115 HELP

    Hi, My question is about these two holes at top of the midsection, just below the cover. What is their function? Yesterday I noticed that water ( a lot of it) was coming out these two holes while running at WOT, but at idle or low speed there was not. Water still streamed steady out of the tell...
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    78 Johnson 115 Start battery Questions

    Hi. I'm looking to upgrade my batteries and need to know how many CCA's are required to start my motor. I currently have one start battery and one trolling motor battery. All of my house loads are on the start battery. That said, should I get a Deep Cycle? Any advice would be appreciated.
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    V4 crossflow cooling questions

    Hi, I have a 78 Johnson 115hp. on an 82 Ranger bass boat that I've been fixing up a bit. I was finally able to get to the lake today for a test run. A few months ago I put a new remote control and cables on the boat but haven't had the time to get on the water. The motor had not been run for...
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    1978 Johnson 115 Electric Choke

    I put 12V to the coke solenoid and it worked. Then I unplugged the wiring harness from the remote control, put 12v to the connector pin purple/white wire, and the choke solenoid actuated. plugged the remote control in and pushed ignition key in.....nothing! Also not working: warning horn. Any...
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    1978 Johnson 115 Electric Choke

    Well, then it must be the wiring. This was a real PITA to wire up to my old motor. I suppose the primer could be bad. There is only one wire (purple/white) to it. Will it hurt the solenoid to put battery voltage to it to test? The factory manual only covers adjustment. Thanks!
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    1978 Johnson 115 Electric Choke

    Hello, the new remote control (BRP5006180) that I installed doesn't appear to have a way to operate the motor's electric choke. On the old controller you'd push the key in to operate the choke. Would it be possible to wire the choke to a toggle or momentary switch? ANY ideas would be...
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    78 JOHNSON 115 WATER PUMP AND SHIFT ROD

    Hello, I am replacing the water pump and wanted to ask what type of sealant I need to put on the pump housing O ring? Also, is sealant required on the other gaskets in the water pump assembly? Also, since I have the lower unit off, would it be a good idea to measure the shift rod height? I...
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    1978 JOHNSON 115 THERMOSTAT HOUSING HELP

    The new thermostats, gaskets, springs, etc arrived today. Do I need to put any sealant or adhesive on the gaskets? If so, are there any recommendations?
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