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    89 OMC Cobra - No Forward or Reverse

    If it matters engine is in a 1989 Four Winns hull 2.3L Inline OMC Cobra Stern Drive Boat will not go forwards or reverse However, when I shift into forward gear or reverse gear the engine will bog down for a second which tells me it is shifting properly. It will sometimes propel for a short...
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    1969 Evinrude 115hp V4 2 stroke carb tuning

    I am in need of tuning my carbs on my 115hp evinrude There are 4 adjustment needle screws on the front of the carbs that adjust the air/fuel mixture ratio. Can anyone give me any advise on tuning it to run at its best? It seems to idle low so I'm not sure if I need to screw them in more or out...
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    Evinrude 115hp 1969 questions - after rebuild

    Engine: 1969 V4 Evinrude 115hp 115983E 2 stroke What does the bell crank do? I do not have the linkage for mine and I'm wondering if it is needed. I have the crank itself but the linkage is all gone. also my low speed (lean to rich) is not connected to anything, does this matter? It seem to...
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    Impeller replacement

    Re: Impeller replacement I'd say that quality's as bad. Couldn't find a break in the wires to pull them apart from the electric shift so I just pulled the electric shift completely out. Wasn't the most fun thing to do but it worked.
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    Impeller replacement

    I am currently under going replacing the impeller in the lower gearcase. My problem is the gear case is stuck to the exhaust housing... are there any tips or tricks that I can do because it just does not want to come off. I have removed the 4 bolts connecting it to the exhaust housing. Are there...
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    1969 evinrude 115hp waterpump kit

    I have found a few places to find waterpump kits from but I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere online. I found my impeller is rather cheap but the whole kit is quite expensive... just trying to locate a cheaper price. 1969 Evinrude 115HP V4 115983E Waterpump kit Please let me know if...
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    Simple question about running out of water with flush/muffs - fresh rebuild

    I am currently undergoing a 1969 evinrude 115hp rebuild and here shortly I am going to be at the finishing steps and be ready for the first start. First.. what things do I need to watch out for when I go for the first run.... - should I go to the lake or find a tank to drop the lower end in and...
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    115983E 1969 Evinrude 115hp gasket or sealer

    Rebuliding a 1969 evinrude 115hp engine V4 and I'm in the process of putting the block back together and was wondering if I could reuse the spaghetti seals between the two halves of the crankcase or if I can use a gasket sealer such as permatex high temp sealer. Running a thin line on each...
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    1969 Evinrude 115hp Distributor question

    I am currently in the process of removing a bad piston. From what I've learned I had to remove the flywheel/distributor cap/rotor, and now I'm at the bottom of the distributor and I'm stuck. There is some sort of pressed on ring on the end of the crankshaft and the bottom of the distributor is...
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