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    RPM Struggles - too much spline grease or new seals or linkage or...?

    I just changed the impeller and driveshaft seals on my 1979 Johnson 115 HP - in another thread I posted my travails of getting the drive shaft splines to release from the crankshaft spline hub when I was releasing my lower unit. New seals are great and have solved the lower unit water problem...
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    79 Johnson 115 - Lower unit STUCK - Now What?

    Okay, I am about 99.9% certain my drive shaft is rusted into the crankshaft spline thus preventing my lower unit from coming out. I tried a block of wood and mallet, tried wedging/prying but I don't want to break something. She won't budge. I'll let it sit overnight and hope gravity does its...
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    115TL79R / 140TL79R engine cases

    Anyone know the case spec differences on the 1979 Johnson/Evinrudes 115 and 140. Are the cases physically bigger on the 140? I have the shop manual on order but if anyone has the infor would be appreciated.
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    Lower unit leak test

    Pulling the lower unit to find my gearcase water source - can I pressure/vac test the unit in a tub of water once I've pulled it? Should it be supported in a full down position or does it matter (presumably not laying on its side)?
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    1979 Johnson 115 HP source of water in gearcase?

    Big family ski n'fish trip starting in two days, so I go to change the lower unit lube today and I suddenly felt like making a sandwich - peanut butter specifically. Hhmm, that's no good as I watch the smooth brown concoction flow into my catch bucket. Motor has been sitting for almost two...
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