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    Spark plugs for Johnson 115

    I have got a 1980 115 Johnson running on NGK spark plugs. This forum isn't very complimentary about any other plugs than Champion.<br /><br />Should i change them to Champion plugs? What benefits will i get?<br /><br />Stephen
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    Servicing Tach

    The tach on my 1980 115 johnson is sticking occasionally. If you tap it, it will register the RPM fine for a while, but ultimately sticks again. <br /><br />Can you service Tachs by adding some lube some where?<br /><br />Stephen
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    Throttle position for maximum timing advance

    OK, i cleaned the carbs out again today. I really made an effort to get everything spotless. <br /><br />Now a quick question about link & Sync. Now that i have my carbs back on, i checked the idle timing which was 4 degrees BTDC. However when checking WOT timing, i noticed that the timing gets...
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    difficult starting and sneezing at idle

    Hello all,<br /><br />Glad to report i have a semi healthy 1980 Johnson v4 - the drilling of the small holes in the white pressure relief parts of the thermostats worked a treat. No more getting warm.<br /><br />Anyway, the boat now has a new issue. she is very hard to start when warm - plenty...
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    Thermostats in right??

    Hi All,<br /><br />Just installed some new thermostats in my 1980 115 V4 Johnson. There were none in when i bought the boat. However now the boat noew runs fairly hot on the hose. I haven't let it get hot enough to sound the horn, but i have got a feeling it would sound if i left it.<br /><br...
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    Doesn't want to start

    Hello ALL,<br /><br />Well Summer has finally arrived here in South Africa, so i thought i would take my boat out. The motor is a 1980 115 hp Johnson.<br /><br />The problem is that the starting was erratic, now it is almost impossible to start it. I figured it must have something to do with the...
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    Trim Tilt Switch

    I have a 1980 115hp johnson and the trim tilt switch that is housed in the throttle housing has gone. Does anyone know where i can get one?<br /><br />Stephen
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    RPM for 115 Johnson

    What is the operating range for my 1980 115 Johnson?<br /><br />I am currently running a 17 pitch and getting 5200 RPM at WOT in slightly choppy water. The boat is a 16ft run about.<br /><br />Stephen
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    Weekend

    Hi All,<br /><br />Just thought i woould give you some feedback on this weekend's boating.<br /><br />My Johnson 115 hp (1980)now runs really well, but i am only getting +- 5200 RPm at WOT and around 38 MPH . The boat is a 16tf run around. The prop is 17 pitch. <br /><br />The timing has been...
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    Trim/Tilt

    The trim tilt on my 1980 115 Hp Johnson runs great lifting the engine, however when lowering the engine it sounds strained. I have also recently blown a few fuses.<br /><br />Any idea what i should be looking for?<br /><br />Stephen
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    How to test a rectifier

    Hello All,<br /><br />Firstly, I finally got my boat going (Replaced one power pack and all of the coils) this weekend and she flies!!!<br /><br />When i got back home i noticed that the red wire coming from the rectifier was loose, i re-joined the wire right at the rectifier base (The rest of...
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    # 3 is dead

    The saga continues....<br /><br />Took my boat out again this weekend, only to find out that the number 3 cylinder on my 1980 115 hp Johnson had no spark.<br /><br />The shop has just replaced the coils. I tried swopping plugs/leads around etc, but there is just no spark. The shop said they...
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    Indentify part

    Hi All,<br /><br />Thanks for the feedabck on drilling the holes in the prop. The boat isn't currently running, but will be soon, so i will try it before drilling any holes. Maybe i do need a new prop!!!<br /><br />I was wondering if you could help me identify a part on my 1980 115 Johnson...
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    Drilling holes in Prop

    My boat shop has recommended drilling some holes in the prop on my 1980 115hp Johnson. He wants to drill them just in front of the blades close to the gears housing. The prop is a 15.<br /><br />Please can you tell me what the benefits are and if they are as good as what the mechanic said, why...
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    Feedback-more troubles

    Hi All<br /><br />Just thought i would give you some feedback on my Johnson 115hp and the mech removing the thermostats and skimming the head.<br /><br />Eventually found out that the thermostats have been put back in, i think only after i questioned the mechanic. I don't think i will ever find...
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