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    Evinrude 115 1998 fuel tank options

    Hi I have a 115 SPL on a 17 foot Fletcher , currently I am running fuel from 3 X 25 Ltr (6.6 Gallons) tanks that are linked together so switching over is simply a manual valve operation. I don't currently have a fuel gauge so never know when the fuel will run out until it actually stalls because...
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    1998 evinrude 115 spl e 115 ts l ec m cylinder id

    Hi guys I think I'm confusing myself with the manual...............(it's not hard to do :facepalm:) can someone confirm deny the below picture is correct? Cheers
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    WOT Timing Procedure Evinrude V4 115 SPL 1998

    As per Joe's post HERE I don't fancy setting the timing at sea and WOT so thought I would try it Joe's way. I have a couple of questions, can someone help me out please? How do I identify if my engine has the FAST START FEATURE, I'm assuming it hasn't but as I dont know what to look for i'm...
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    Spark tester

    Hi Can anyone advise me how to make a spark tester, Thanks Ben
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown Both heads off, deflectors replaced......I was surprised I didn't notice how bad they really were! Tod thanks for the heads up on the deflectors in the first place :)
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    Evinrude holes worn in lower Crankcase head assembly

    Re: Evinrude holes worn in lower Crankcase head assembly Hi Dougpatt, I have the 115 spl 1998 and its the same. They are correct, I actually think they are there so facilitate easy removal of the seal (I know it certainly made it easier for me to remove the seal!), Put it back no worries but...
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown Job Done...............Video is here Timing hasn't been completed yet as I don't have a timing light and I recon it will be beneficial if I get it done by the experts. Its been run twice for 5 mins .starts first time every time......................................BTW...
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown ............... Feel free to comment.........please:) Ben
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown And
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown So Far
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown OKAY .......I purchased a new starboard-side head, as you can see from the pictures a ring snapped and smashed the head and piston . Pistons changed re-bore done, new starboard-side head purchased and ready to fit (or so I thought) ......The head I purchased (although...
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown Do you mean at points 1,2+3? Ben
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    Evinrude 1998 115 SPL trim gauge wiring diagram

    Hi can anyone tell me how the trim gauge is wired on my 115 1998 Evinurde ? It doesn't work, I've checked the sender pot and that's ok (although it was stuck) AND I've also replaced the wires that go from the pot to the power head. Three of them, they were melted at some point possibly due to...
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown OK. The block is in for boring , 0.030 and that's only because I couldn't get hold of 0.020 pistons. I have some other questions for you experts ................ If I'm re-boring to 0.30 do I need to change the head ? I'm guessing no but would like some expert...
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    Evinrude 115 stripdown

    Re: Evinrude 115 stripdown Well #1 piston is out , top ring totalled..............#2 piston Partial on the top ring (about 1/4 of ring missing) #3 + #4 look fine. I personally don't think its lack of lubricant more lack of cooling ? any ideas anyone? I'm off to get the bores checked tomorrow...
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