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    power pack 1979 johnson 115 v4

    my engine had one cylinder not firing was not getting any pulse to the plug on one cylinder. i swithced the power packs to see if i would replicate the problem on the other side. However when I switched the power packs all 4 worked. may this be a temporary fix? can power packs go then not...
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    1979 v4 only 2 cyl firing

    I have 2 of 4 cylinders working. one on each side of the engine. i figured the problem cannot be power pack because each side has one cyl going? When i pull the plug boot off the two cyls the engine make no diference. on one cly i still seem to be getting power because i hear the cliking...
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    tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

    My engine is stuck in the up position. I found the relief valve on the right side of the bracket. Or at least i thnk it did there is a hole there that has screw in it. my question is. if i turn that will i be able to freely move the engine up and down manualy? Also does that screw come all...
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    Johnson 115 1979 tilt/trim problem

    The engine is stuck in the up position. the tilt trim motor makes nosie but does not move the engine either up or down. First of all is there someway to override the power tilt system so i can get the engine back down so i can get the boat out of the water. It seesm to me that the moter is...
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    stator wires 1979 115 hp

    I replaced my stator, rectifier and a power pack. engine seemed to be running fine but after running the engine even for a short while my battery dies, stiff as a boot dead. at first i thought the battery was old but this has happend several time to different batteries. i have now switched...
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    JOHNSON 115 1979 STATOR REPLACEMENT

    I have had many problems which i have finally attributed to a bad stator. Due to signs of the insulation melting off under the flywheel, and because it is the final thing i have not been able to rule out. I could not figure all the testing procedures in the manual. anyway i m going to replace...
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    Carborator problem Johnson 115 V4 1979

    I have fuel dripping out of what i believe to be the manifold silencer. it is a little hole down to the bottom right on the manifold. anyway the engine sputters and loses power intermittently. i checked compression and is good. At first thought i may have a stator problem but i discovered...
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    Sucking air V4 1979 johnson 115

    I am going thur a checklist to determine why i intermittently loose power. i was told I may be sucking air. I have eliminated the chance that it is in fuel line from the tanks. How do i check for a leak in engine & carb area? I was going to run engine until gas is gone then blow air in and...
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    1979 Johnson 115 v4

    Let me preface this by saying this does not always happen but most of time. Boat will not come off plane, just almost makeing it to full power while doing this makes fluctuating high pitching sound. Then suddenly will go like hell like it was wound up. It will then unannounced go back to no...
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    115 johnson 1979 v4 seahorse prop ?

    How can i check to see if my prop shear pin is broken. i put in gear and tired to spin from the prop. is that all i have to do. is there another way to check is pin may be broken. What should I be looking for.
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    1979 V4 JOHNSON SEAHORSE 115 HP CARB E

    115 1979 eninge runs rough at low speed occasionally skipping & sputters out unless i give it more gas. i have replaced thermostats and replaced fuel line. when running full throttle or 3/4 the engine runs fine. when i slowed up to go under 5 mph i smelled gas and then engine sputted out. i...
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    1979 115 hp Thermostat replacement

    I am replacing thermostats on johnson 1979 v4 seahorse 115 hp. i have trouble reaching the bolts holding the housing for thermostats. i have removed the plastic water sheild around the bottom of engine but i cannot seem to get rachet on the bolt too well because it is very old and beginging to...
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