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    first tach then motor goes screwy

    I spent a good 2 hours on the water without problems the other day then decided to head back in. I ran the 1978 115hp Evinrude at about 4000rpm then gave an extra throttle to 4500. Suddenly I heard it "pop" a couple times then the tach was bouncing around zero. I backed off the throttle and the...
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    jerky tilt/trim on 115 Evinrude

    The tilt/trim on my 115 Evinrude is very jerky when you lower it but is smooth as silk when you raise it up. After searching prior tilt/trim posts I realize the problem may be low fluid levels and/or air in the cylinders. Question is...not having a manual on hand where would one find access to...
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    '78 Envirude 115hp - no take off power

    I recently inherited a 17' Glastron boat w/ 1978 Envirude 115hp. The motor is very slow to get the boat moving but eventually gets there. Once it gets the boat up and planing on the water it seems to run fine. I was told one of the cylinders (?) is not firing. Is there any problem running the...
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