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    1981, 115hp evinrude tilt and trim problem

    The original motor stopped working. Motor replaced, but now the center piston will not move. Motor runs but no movement up or down. What do I look for next?
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    1981 115 HP Evinrude - rough idle, hard to start

    Condition: Engine is tough to start and idles rough (mildly) but eventually dies (seems to not get enough fuel) if I keep it close to idle (for trolling). Under full load the engine runs like a champ. Engine did not have this problem in the spring. It sat idle for a couple of the summer...
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    Questions...Merc 110 9.8 hp 1969

    Background... Motor last used about 6 years ago...New impeller/tune up, used once or twice and then put in storage 6 years ago. Always ran fine, except lower unit seemed excessively hot to the touch. Restarted today in the tank just fine. Ran for about 5 minutes to check it out. Questions...
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    WOT Adjustment on Trailer

    How much water should cover the lower unit when making the WOT Adjustment? I'm assuming as long as the lower unit is covered, it will be fine. Correct? I'd like to make this adjustment while on the ramp if possible, but I'm worried about having the boat in gear and at WOT while on the...
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    1981 115 HP Evinrude Link & Sync

    I've been looking for a set of Link and Sync instructions for my '81 115 HP Evinrude. My Seloc manual is a little confusing to follow. It also discusses using a timing light--which I don't own or know how to use--yet. Anyone have a link to a set of instructions or a good, simple set of...
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    fuel pump repair/maintenance '81 115 HP Evinrude

    Looking to test fuel pump this weekend. If failing--how do I repair it? My manual is vary vague. I have a fuel pump kit but no instructions. Thanks in advance- Stephen
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    Semi-random loss of power

    1981, 115hp Evinrude<br /><br />First time out this season we had no problems. Second time out this season we decided to pull the kids and wife in the tube. <br /><br />1st problem- Engine ran well with everyone in the boat (no tube). When I began pulling folks in the tube the engine ran normal...
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    filling hole from thru-transom fitting

    I will be removing a thru-transom fitting (located below the water line) that is no longer needed and is currently letting water seep into the transom core. The hole is about 3/4" in diameter. The transom is typical fiberglass and plywood construction. I would like to just fill the hole and be...
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    wiring batteries

    The boat I bought currently has two, 12 V standard auto batteries wired for 24 V. To keep from draining these to often, I was contemplating putting in two more and setting up all four for 24 V service (two parrallel sets in series).<br /><br />Anyone ever wire four, 12 V batteries for a 24 V...
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    humminbird wide 3d vision transducer

    The used boat I bought came with a Humminbird Wide 3D Vision depth/fish finder. It appears that two elements are not working properly in the 6 element transducer. Is this a typical problem?<br /><br />Replacement cost for this transducer is high. If its a common problem, I'll start over and...
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    EM 48 blowing fuse

    Well I have a 16' 1976 Charger Deckboat with a 1981, 115 hp Evinrude. Mounted on the Evinrude is a Minnkota trolling motor, EM 48. The trolling motor is 24 V and is blowing the fuse after about 1 minute of use. <br /><br />First trip out we used the trolling motor with no problems. Second and...
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