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    head cover and head gasket question

    I have a leak at the head gasket on my 115ESL73M Johnson. Compression is still good on all cylinders, so I decided to change all four gaskets for the peace of mind. Never done this before, but I pulled the first head cover off and scraped the gasket (really brittle) I have a couple of...
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    Blown head gasket?

    I finally got my 115 Johnson started up (115ESL73M)on muffs. Rebuilt carbs and new ignition switch. She fired right up like a champ. I ran it for a few minutes on the muffs at idle and shut her down to run a compression test. Had about 126psi on #1 and #3, and 120psi on #2 117psi on #4. That...
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    Ignitions switch wiring

    Well I picked up a 115 Johnson 1973 (115ESL73M) and the ignition switch won't budge. So I got a new one, and when trying to wire it up I find the wiring has been "worked on" before. Many pigtails, some connected to each other some just laying loose. Some wires just cut off. I can't find a...
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    motor weight?

    Another quick question about this Jonny (115ESL73M) Anyone have an idea of what these v4's weigh in at?
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    ignition switch question

    I recently picked up and old boat that I am taking to the dump, but keeping the motor 115 Jonny (115ESL73M) to rebuild/scavage parts for my 135 Rude (135383M). I built a stand for the motor, and am ready to mount it, but the ignition (key) switch does not turn. I picked up a generic at the...
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    Lower units compatible?

    Well my 135hp evinrude Model # 135383M is still at the shop for an eval. It froze up on me and I didn't know what else to do. I went to check on it (to no avail) however while up there I bought another boat motor and trailer for $100 (I figure I can't loose, worst case scenario I have an...
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    Won't turn over

    Just got home from the lake and havn't had much time to look over my motor, but was wondering if anyone had an idea where to start. Went out for the day and all was running smooth, then all of a sudden I heard a sound that wasn't right. I am still not sure what the sound was, I just knew I...
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    new fuel lines?

    I have decided it would be a wise move to replace the fuel lines inside the engine comp on my 73 Rude (135383M) Question is can I pick up line at the local farm and fleet, or do I need to head down to the marina? If I can pick it up at the local shop...looks to be 3/8" would that sound right...
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    new coils???

    I have a 73 Evinrude Model # 135383M that is a serious bear to start. I have tried all of the fixes I can find on the posts. I usually get her going in the driveway morning of trip to the lake. I drive about an hour and a half and then struggle a litte to get her to start. I have been working...
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    adjust engine mount

    I have been reading other posts and think I may have come across a solution. I am running a 1973 135HP Evinrude Model # 135383M on a 17 ft glasstron. I get about 5000 to 5200 rpm WOT. I cannot get a slalom skier up, it will pop a 2 ski right up. Was considering trying a different pitched...
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    Alternator or No Alternator??

    I have a 1973 135HP Rude Model:135383M and was wondering if that model would recharge my battery during the course of the day. I wouldn't know where to look on the engine if it has one. Thanks.
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    73 Evinrude, Power Tilt stopped

    Well, after a long winter of learning, I have done quite a bit of overhauling. Even got the engine to run again, but the tilt cylinders were leaking. I couldn't find the correct spanner wrenches to disassemble them so I had that done at a shop. Reassembled the tilt system, filled resivoir, and...
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    Carb Kit ID

    Hey guys, I bought my first boat this fall...1973 Evinrude 135HP Model# 135383M. The boat had not been run in ten years, starts very hard (45min to an hour) I checked the fuel tank (needs to be replaced) it was full of varnish. I removed the pickup filter and put two inline filters in. This has...
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