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    12v not getting to starter solenoid

    I have a 1981 115HP Johnson outboard. It always ran great, but haven't run it in 2 years. Tried cranking yesterday and the starter solenoid clicked but starter motor did not turn. I measured 12.8v at thick red cable input of solenoid from battery. I measured 12.8v at small terminal on...
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    How much is this boat worth? 21-foot CC

    Hi, I am thinking about buying this boat. How much do you think it is worth? I know it depends on a lot of factors, but maybe you can give me just a ball-park figure because I have no idea. It is a 1988 21-foot center-console. Boat is supposedly in excellent condition. Has power trim tabs...
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    How to change impeller - 1981 Johnson 115 HP, 2-Stroke, 4-Cyl.

    Hi, I would like to change the impeller to my 1981 Johnson 115 HP, 2-stroke, 4-cyl. I have a Seloc manual but it looks like a lot of pictures are missing in order for a newbie like me to do the whole task. Could anyone give me some info? The water pump is working fine, but I hear it is a good...
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    Anatomy of a Johnson 2-Stroke - learn by numbers

    Hi, I bought my boat about 1.5 years ago. The engine has run great the whole time. I know very little about engines, but I want to learn about them so that if it starts acting up, then I'll know what's going on. I'd also like to learn how to do maintanence. I haven't had a chance to order...
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    Cable/Pulley Steering Pin keeps breaking - too much resistance to turn

    I have an old 1959 boat that has a cable and pulley steering system. It is extremely difficult to turn at 10 mph or greater and the pin keeps breaking. I have tried putting grease on the pulleys and that barely helped any. I'm am thinking that I should put some grease on the actual motor...
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    What type of paint to use to re-paint motor?

    I want to paint my old Johnson motor. What type of paint should I use to do this? Is there a specific brand I should use? Also, the engine cover is a little cracked...anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks.
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    Good service manual recommendations and need to find model #

    I am about to buy a service manual for my 1979 or 1981 115 HP Johnson V4 2-stroke outboard. I found the Seloc 1973-1991 60 to 235 HP Johnson/Evinrude repair manual. But...all of the reviews are bad for this manual on amazon. Most of them say they didn't even mention their engine at all in the...
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    Thinking about adding Achor Winch - your thoughts?

    I am thinking about adding this anchor winch to my boat. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=91015&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults Getting the anchor out from underneath the floor of the boat is difficult and...
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    Boat Jacks for Painting - where to buy

    Anyone know where to buy some cheap boat jacks to paint the bottom of the boat? Used would be great if anyone knows where to get them. :cool: Thanks. Lance
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    Nut behind steering wheel keeps loosening - Help me!

    Hi, I bought an old 1959 wooden boat. You can see the steering wheel in my picture. The steering system is a pulley system where the cables wrap around the steering drum behind the dashboard. There is a big nut that holds the steering drum onto the bolt. But...there is a little tension pin...
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    Can engine run with only 2 out of 4 spark plugs?

    My engine only has 2 out of 4 spark plugs. It was like this when I bought it apparently, and it has been running great for the past year. Is there a reason why someone would've taken out 2 of the 4 spark plugs? Thanks for your help...I am very new to engine troubleshooting.
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    Does Gasoline deteriorate Plastic?

    Hi, I have had 2 fishfinders. The first one came with the boat and was probably from the 80's. I noticed that the plastic was really damaged (deteriorated). I thought it was from the age. Then one day, the transducer ripped off in the water because of this. I bought a brand new fishfinder...
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    Fuel Leak + No Spark Plugs but runs great - help - 115 HP

    Hi, I have a 115 HP Johnson outboard (either 1979 or 1981) (the title says it's an '81 but the manual says it's a '79, so I don't know which one it is. Here is my problem. I noticed my brand new fishfinder transducer mount plastic was deterioating. Then I realized it's from fuel dripping down...
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