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    1978 evinrude 115hp no idle/low idle problem

    I have an 1978 Evinrude 115 hp outboard, model 115893c with low idle/ no idle issues. It has always ran under normal conditions, meaning wide open and cruising speeds, but never idling or low speeds. I used the manual to check the ignition system and found I needed a new key switch, so I...
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    Link and sync 1978 115 hp evinrude

    I have a low idle and slow speed issues with my motor. I was told to follow Joe Reeves WOT timing procedure. I am a rookie, does this procedure work on older motors such as mine. My motor runs fine at anything above slow speeds. I followed the procedure, with all spark plugs removed (do they...
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude outboard low idle issue

    I have a low idle issue with my outboard. It will run for a minute, but will start to sputter, then wheeze/whistle and die. It runs great wide open, even at lower speeds it's o.k., but close to idle or no wake speeds it's rough. The previous owner had overheated the engine, so I had two of...
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude outboard

    I have fuel dripping out into the spill well when I have the outboard tilted up after use. On an older outboard, should this be expected? I happen to think it shouldn't, I think I have too much fuel left in the carbeurator, but I don't know where to start troubleshooting. I have included some...
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    grinding when shifting into forward

    I have a 1978 115 hp Evinrude outboard and just had the water pump replaced along with the seals. I have not had any problems with shifting and/or grinding into forward gear prior to the water pump being installed. I took the boat out today, and when I shift into forward, I get the grinding...
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