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    Any Tips for Replacing carry handle on 1976 15hp Johnson?

    The carry handle is broke and I've ordered a new one. I won't get to it until late spring as the outboard is up at the cabin where I don't have an many tools as I have here. Anyway, is there any special procedure to follow to get the old one off and the new one in without screwing it up? I've...
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    1982 Johnson 115 warm start dying problem

    Hi guys. It?s been a while since I needed help from this forum but now I do so here goes. 1982 Johnson 115hp. I replaced the powerhead 8 years and it has run great up to last year. On some occasions, and only when the engine is warned up, I will motor some where and stop for say 5-10...
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    '76 15HP water pump/impeller-what all needed

    I have ordered a complete water pump kit for my '76 15hp Evenrude. I have the manual but it's upnorth. and need to know what else I need to bring along.<br /><br />Besides the obvious wneched and such, what else do I need to do the job. Like gasket sealers, lockite.?<br /><br />Do you have to...
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    Recoil spring spring sliped into can

    I'm hoping someone can shed some light on an odd problem I'm having and why it has happened.<br /><br />The other day I went to start my 1976 15Hp Rude and the rope didn't retract after several pulls I took off the cowl and saw that the end of the recoil spring had gone into the can. I removed...
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    Genesis Owners-what are you going to do?

    Is everyone going to give up on there Genesis's as MinKotka did, and take there trade down offer?<br />I sure hate to give up the Stow/Depoy feature.<br /><br />Just looking for opinions.<br /><br />StillFishin'
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    Do You need a anti-syphon valve inthe tank?

    I don't think I have one in my built in al. tank. I thouht I've read that they cause more problems than what they cure. So do we need one?<br /><br />StillFishin'
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    V4 115 does not quite reach WOT

    MY 82 115 runs fine almost all the way to WOT, reaching ~5200rpm at about 7/8+ of the trottle handle pushed down. When pushing the trottle handle down the finall bit and get to WOT, the engine faulters alittle and drops about 100 rpm. I have been afriad to leave it a WOT for long in case it...
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    Plug wires-replacing

    My 115 omc is 21 years old and I'm thinking about replacing the plug wires. Can I just go to an auto parts store and get bulk wire? If so what would you recommend?<br /><br />thanks<br />StillFishin'
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    OMC Compression testing-Alternate W?

    I have done a search on checking compression and it seems that the preferred way is to:<br /> 1. Disconnect plug wires.<br /> 2. Take out all plugs.<br /> 3. Hook the plug wires up to a spark tester.<br /> 4. Check compression one hole at a time with a screw in type tester.<br /> 5. All...
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    Slight Hesitation at WOT-Plug wires?

    I have a slight hesitation at WOT otherwise my '82 OMC 115 runs fine. Just put on a new powerhead this year and cleaned carbs but the old powerhead did the same thing last year.<br /><br />Since my plug wires are 20 years old I was wondering if that could be the problem? Also, can I go to an...
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    Spark Plu wires-when to replace

    My spark plug wires are as old as my engine- 20years. I have noticed a little stubmbling at WOT and I'm wondering it it could be the wires. Alos can I just get auto wires as replacements.<br /><br />thanks guys.<br /><br />StillFishin'
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    Control box problems '82 OMC

    I had to crack open my control box to tighten the high speed idle lever and while in there noticed that the shift lockout lever(~1/2 X 2 1/4) was in bad shape. I ordered a new one and the new one had a longer bottom flange. It was too long and after gringing it down everything works OK except...
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    Postion of Primer Bulb?

    My primer bulb has the output end lower than the input end. After the boat sits for a week, I always pump the bulb and have noticed it doesn't want to get hard but the engine usually starts. I'm thinking that the reason is the postion of the bulb. <br /><br />Is it better to have the output...
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    OMC Fast Idle Lever-Lots of Slop

    '82 OMC fast idle lever has lots of play in it when I raise it up from the down postion. I have to raise the lever over half way up before I start to feel any resistance in the lever. The butterflies do open but not until the lever is all the way up. I didn't think it was that way when new...
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