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    1976 115hp johnson dies when put in gear.

    When I start the motor it idles fine about 900 rpms when I try to put it in gear it dies. I have tried to idle it up but there is no more room to the screw. I have heard about link and synk but don't know if that applies to my motor. The screw I mentioned is on the arm that moves the stator...
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    1976 115hp johnson starting problems.

    Ok I have rebuilt the carbs and replaced all the fuel lines. I have a new line to connect to the fuel tank and a new tank ( 5 gallon portable) and new fuel mixed 50:1. When I try to start when cold I have to spray fuel into the carbs to get it to start. Then when I stop on the lake for any...
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    1993 Ford Crown Vic

    I have a 1993 Ford Crown Vic 4.6L V8. I started it up today and it wont idle. It revs up to normal idle and then almost dies then back up to normal idle. It will keep doing this until I put it in gear then it will idle fine. It does this hot or cold. <br /><br />I have removed the Idle Control...
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    1976 Johnson 115 hp no take off power.

    I have a 1976 115hp Johnson on a 17ft Sunbird.<br />It takes forever to get on a plain. It like I just have no take off power. During take off I am at WOT and I have about 3000 RPM it eventually<br />get on a plain and tops out at 4900 RPM. I have tried 3 diffrent props a 16, 19, 21 pitch I get...
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    1976 Johnson 115 hp trim tilt

    The motor will not stay up. When i'm on the lake it will not trim up while I am moveing its like it doesn't have enough lifting power. When I stop it lifts fine but when I lower the motor it struggles and moves real slow. Ihave rebuilt both of the pistons. <br /><br />Do I need to look into the...
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    Need help with tachometer hook up.

    Hello <br /><br /> I am trying to hook up this tach to my 1976 115hp johnson outboard. The tach has a sticker that says it works for 5/6 pul/rev alternator equiped outboard. The sticker also has a number on it 174887. <br /><br />I need instructions on how to hook this up. [/IMG]<br /><br...
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    Rebuilding johnson Carburetor

    I am rebuilding a 1976 115 hp johnson carburetor. In the manuel it says the float drop should be 7/8-1 1/8 in. Does this mean that anywhere in this range is ok or one need to be 7/8 and one needs to be 1 1/8?<br /><br />Thanks for all the help.
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    Installing carburetor core plugs

    Do I need to compress these core plugs or is it ok to just push them in. <br /><br />They are just pushed into place in the picture.<br /><br />Carburetor is off a johnson 115 1976.
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    Tachometer

    I have a 1976 Evenrude 115hp 4 cyl outboard. I want to get a tachometer for his motor but I dont know what will work with this motor.<br /><br />Is there a specific type or brand or do I look for the type of hook up it uses?<br /><br />What do I look for and what type of hook up do I need?<br...
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    Rebuliding 1976 115 johnson Carburetor

    I am rebuilding the Carburetors on a 1976 johnson 115. I am wondering if any body has a guide or just some advise as what to look for and what I need to make sure gets clean and if there are any adjustments that I need to make. <br /><br />I am useing Iboats 18-7046 carburetor kit. It has no...
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    Looking for a simple part.

    I am looking for the nylon spacer(connecting rods piviot on these) on the carburetor for a 1976 115 hp Johnson. I can't find it on IBoats. If anybody has a part # it will help.<br /><br />Thanks for the help.<br />
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    Messege for Rick K

    Hey its Bill about the older Johnson 40 hp.<br /><br />I don't have your email address. Please advise on how to get ahold of you.<br /><br />Thanks
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    older johnson 40hp

    I am looking controls for a older johnson 40hp. When I say controls I mean the starter switch it has a old style connector that I have never seen. I am not just looking for a switch but the interface with the motor. It is not the round plug it is square. I will update this fourm as soon as I can...
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    115 johnson no power

    Hello all and thanks in advance for you help.<br /><br />I have a 115hp johnson 1976 on a 17ft sunbird.<br />This motor takes forever to get on a plane and just seams to have no power what so ever. Here is a list of this I have already checked.<br /><br />Carbs- Just rebuilt<br />Fuel- New bulb...
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    Need Tach advice

    I am looking to install a tach on my 1976 115 johnson. I have looked online and i don't know wich one to get. I hope you can help me with this and maybe some websites to order from.<br /><br />Thank guys
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    1976 115 johnson carburetor rebuild kit

    I have searched on I boats it only has kits with out floats.<br /><br />Does anybody know where to find the entire rebuild kit.<br /><br />thanks for the help
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    Need prop information

    I have a 1976 johnson 115 hp <br /><br />I am looking to buy a new prop but I need to know what pitch. I have the motor on a 17ft sunbird. I would like something in the middle speed and take off. <br /><br />Thanks alot Bill
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    Question

    I know I am soposed to write this in mariner topic but i can get anybody to answer me.<br /><br />Does anybody know what fuel mixture to use for a 3.3 mariner? The serial number is od912941.<br /><br />Thanks guys
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    Meriner 3.3 question

    Hello<br /><br />I have just aqired a mariner 3.3 hp outboard.<br /><br />I was wondering if anybody know what mixture of fuel to oil I need for this model? <br /><br />I don't know the year but if it helps I have the serial number it is (od912941)<br /><br />Thanks for all the help.
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    Question about coils

    Does a cracked coil mean a bad coil?<br /><br />All four of the coils on my 1976 115 hp johnson are cracked and some are leeking a black tar substance.Just wondering if its time to change them.The problem I am haveing is no power. It takes a long time to get out of the hole and only does about...
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