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    Gel Seal?

    Just a quick question. Is there any other product that would replace the "OMC gel seal" that the manual calls for when reassembling the crankcase on a rebuild. I have some high temp RTV seal on hand but thats about it. I have a '80 Johnson 115.<br /><br />Thanks for the time
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    Wiseco pistons

    I'm looking for a little help with a rebuild project on a 1980 Johnson 115. I'm starting to put everything back together after reboring. My old wrist pin bearings fit the new wrist pins alright, but one is damaged. I got new wrist pin bearings with the Wiseco pistons, but they are different than...
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    ?'s on rebuild

    Just got my 1980 Johnson 115 powerhead tore down to block.Lucky for me the crank looks good.Just a few questions I need some answers on.<br /><br />1) Had piston meltdown which caused damage to cylinder wall and head.Will be taking to shop to bore all four with new pistons.What has to be done to...
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    Has this motor been rebuilt?

    I am getting ready to rebuild powerhead on a Johnson 115 V4 (1980).Is there a way to easily tell if it has been worked on before such as boring or new pistons.I am new to outboards mostly auto experience.I just don't want to tear it all down to find out it has already been bored to max.<br />One...
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    Johnson V4 powerhead removal

    Just started the process of rebuild on a 1980 Johnson V4 115.Got my factory manual and removed all the necessary nuts and bolts..etc. for the powerhead but can not get off.Searched the forums with no luck on a similar problem.It is loose from the bottom plate on all sides.Matter of fact I can...
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    Fiberglass TLC

    Just bought my first boat.Needs some motor work but in the meantime would like to clean it up.Overall in pretty good shape but has some oxidation on top part.Also the fiberglass on top feels "rough" like fine sandpaper as compared to lower and hull section which are nice and smooth.Will this...
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    What's it worth?

    This is probably a stupid question, but I am new to boating and need some straight answers.I have a Johnson 1980 115 V4.The motor needs work to say the least.Took it to a dealer wrench to do an overall check(compression,pressure and vacumn,..etc)The word is the powerhead needs to be totally...
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    Best repair manual?

    I'm looking to get the best service and repair manual for a '80 johnson V4.I'll be doing a rebuild, so I need one that gives me all the nuts & bolts and not just general maintenance stuff.<br /><br />What's the best and where can I get one?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1980 Johnson 115, bad piston

    I posted a few days ago, but it got wiped before I could check back.My question is I just bought my first boat and I knew it had motor problems.I pulled the head on right side to find the bottom piston chewed up which scored the cylinder and damaged the head.I have heard several different...
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