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    Gasket Sealant and Loc-tite

    I am in the process of installing new head gaskets and head cover gaskets in my 1989 115 Yamaha. Looking at the manual it says to use Loc-Tite on the head cover s. What strength should be used? Also, is any gasket sealant supposed to be used with either the head gaskets or the head cover gaskets?
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    1989 Yamaha 115 Service Manual

    Hello, I am looking for a PDF version of the service manual for my 1989 115 service manual. I have found a few links by searching on google for manuals, however they do not offer a preview and I want to make sure that I am purchasing the correct manual. The model number is 115ETLF. I prefer...
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    What tires are you running?

    Hi, I have a 20' Misty Harbor Pontoon that came with a single axle trailer. It has 20.5x8x10 tubeless high speed tires on it (10 ply). The original tires lasted for years with no problems, but after I replaced them this year I have blown 3 tires on very few miles. I repacked the bearings this...
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    Impeller noise

    I have a 1973 115 Johnson that I just started up (on the muffs) for the summer. Once the fogging oil burned up the motor seemed to run fine and was pumping water well. One thing I noticed was a sound coming from the lower end. I shut down the motor and turned the flywheel by hand and could here...
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    What tires are you running?

    Hi, I have a 20' Misty Harbor Pontoon that came with a single axle trailer. It has 20.5x8x10 tires on it (10 ply). The original tires lasted for years with not problems, but after I replaced them this year I have blown 3 tires on very few miles. They run hot and blow out. So I am wondering what...
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    1979 Johnson questions

    I am looking at buying a 1979 Johnson 115 (115TL79R) with power tilt/trim that needs a new stator. I have a 1978 115 (115ML78C) without power tilt/trim with a working stator and timer base. I am noticing that motors from these year used a 6 amp stator if there was no tilt/trim and a 10 amp if it...
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