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    Crossflow V4 trim indicator position has changed suddenly- sender or gauge?

    The trim indicator position on my 95 115 crossflow changed suddenly over the last couple trips out. It was reading normal but suddenly started indicating very low. I looked in my manual today and tried to adjust the sender by loosening the bolts and rotatining. I could not get any adjustment...
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    '95 115 Evinrude Crossflow- Dead key ignition & won't trim??

    Yesterday I put the boat in the water, trimmed the motor down, then went to start. When I turned the key I head a very slight electrical "pop" noise and then the key was dead. I also lost the ability to trim from both the remote control and at the motor. Occasionally I get a very faint/weak...
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    Hood Latch Rattle Solutions?

    I've got a hood latch on my V4 that I can't stop from rattling. The rear two are great but the front one rattles like crazy. The hood seal isn't in too bad of shape, it compresses well. Is there anything a guy can do to the latch itself? Thanks!
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    Intake Recirculation Hoses- Crossflow 115

    I'm getting ready to put the intake manifold back on my new powerhead. I want to check to make sure all the recirculation circuits are clear. Do they all flow from the crankcase to the manifold with one way check valves?? Can anyone run me through which hoses are what and what direction flow...
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    Help diagnosing crossflow V4 failure!

    Looking for some input on the failure of my 95 115 crossflow V4. The #3 upper piston ring broke and subsequently destroyed the piston, head, exhaust ports, and bore (large chip). The #1 cylinder also had a broken upper ring but had not completely failed. There was nearly no carbon build up...
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    Need recommendation for Evinrude V4 replacement powerhead suppliers!

    I've got to get a new powerhead for my Evinrude 115. I am looking for recommendations for reliable powerhead suppliers. I know ORB builds for a lot of people. But, any others to consider? Pricing all looks similar so I just need to know who you'd recommend. Thanks!
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    Need opinions on port damage- 115 Crossflow

    Just want to get some opinions on the port damage to my 95 115 crossflow. Had a head gasket leak that eventually ate up the gasket causing poor cooling to the #3 cylinder. Heat and piston finally got hot enough to cause failure of the top ring. With the piston still in the block I didn't...
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    115 Crossflow Bubbleback Port Damage- Need Input

    I've got a 95' Evinrude 115 Crossflow Bubbleback that had a piston ring failure on the #3 piston. The ring broke and was pulverized before blowing out the exhaust. All the ports on the cylinder got knicked up but the exhaust side is obviously worse. I have attached a photo of the damage (had...
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    Nissan NSF8A3 low end carb adjustment???

    My '09 8hp Nissan 4s has always had sort of a dead spot from right off idle till it picks up speed. I've got a Trollmaster on the motor and can advance the throttle quite a bit from fast idle till it picks up speed. I've read that many of the Merc guys with the same motor are removing a welch...
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    Idle Air Jet Question- 115 Crossflow

    I've got a 95 115 Evinrude crossflow motor. Right before I purchased the boat it was tuned up. I have the receipts and one thing noted is the idle jets were changed (to be leaner). This work was done at a much higher altitude than I am at. The motor has idled OK but I have always felt that...
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    2009 Nissan 8hp 4 Stroke- No Spark

    2009, tiller model, manual start, 8 hp four stroke. Second time on the water this year. Motor started/ran fine last trip. This trip motor would not start. Fuel was getting to the cylinders, plugs were wet. I thought I had flooded the motor but could not get it to start. When I got home I...
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    2009 Nissan NSF8A3 Vibration/Noise

    I've got a 2009 Nissan NSF8A3 that I use as a kicker motor on my walleye boat. I've probably got around 200 hrs. on the motor. I have slowly developed a vibration at certain throttle positions as the motor has aged. There has been a bit more noise that has showed up as well. I recently...
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    Solas Amita 4 Pitch Selection

    Still trying to find a prop for my 17.5' Sea Nymph w/ 1995 Evinrude 115. I've been running a 17p Stiletto, getting around 35mph @ 5100 RPM, holeshot is OK, but lots of porpising. Tried out a Powertech RAF in a 15p, ran about 34.5 mph @ 5200 RPM with better grip but much, much slower and little...
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    Evinrude 115hp Prop Help

    I have a 1995 Evinrude 115 mounted on a 1992 Sea Nymph 17.5' aluminum deep V. Boat is stern heavy with kicker and batteries. I've ran a 17p Stiletto Advantage 1, I am getting around 5100 RPM with a speed of 37-38 mph. Overall grip with this prop sucks, blowout occurs at pretty shallow trim...
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    Porpising- Weight Distribution & Motor Height

    Background- Aluminum hull, 17.5', 115 Evinrude. 17P Stilletto, 5100 RPM, holeshot OK, top end 37.5 mph, bad porpising at even moderate trim angles. Overall prop grip is poor in turns, etc. Transom was just replaced, issues got much worse after the replacement. I've done quite a bit of...
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