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    sneezing back through carb

    I have a 78 115 johnson. It ran decent the first two times i took it out, had a slightly cough every 5-10seconds at idle and seemed to idle a little low. None the less it ran great once we got moving. Last time i took it out it was almost impossible to start and once i got it running it was...
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    coil question

    I have a 78 115 johnson I checked my coils w/ the screw driver in the plug and jumped it to the spark plug. 3of4 would jump 1/2in 2 maybe a little further. The 4th would only jump about a 1/4in. My motor runs on the water but is fairly finicky on start up and seems to idle too low. I have the...
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    buying boats to fix...

    So i bought a fishing boat and it need minor maintence items i have it running now and my wife wants a ski boat. I am considering purchasing a 2000 omega 22 1/2 foot ski boat the ad is below. My question is i know the motor isnt going to break free it will likely need a hone and bore if it...
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    Choke question

    I have a 78 115 Johnson. My question is the choke suppose to stay open once the key is pushed and push again to turn off? Or do you have to hold it?
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    1978 115 johnson/evinrude

    Where do you guys suggest picking up a manual? 115etl78c j4981848 are my numbers.
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    what did i tear up?

    Tested the boat out on the muffs. Not knowing much about boats it appeared all was good. Guy said he replaced lower unit on this motor about a year ago. So me and a friend went for a test run this past weekend. Well the boat wouldnt hardly idle without using the fast idle lever. after letting it...
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    Throttle wont move?

    Re: Throttle wont move? throttle correct?
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    Throttle wont move?

    Re: Throttle wont move? this is the shifter correct?
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    throttle wont engage?

    I have what i believe to be a 88 evinrude. tag says 115et17__ i cant read the last 2numbers. Its on a 93 alumacraft. I just purchased it on the notion everything worked when parked. i got it started and attempted to place it in gear and the shifter will not move. This is my first boat but i...
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    Throttle wont move?

    I have what i believe to be a 88 evinrude. tag says 115et17__ i cant read the last 2numbers. Its on a 93 alumacraft. I just purchased it on the notion everything worked when parked. i got it started and attempted to place it in gear and the shifter will not move. This is my first boat but i...
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