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    winterizing 115 johnson

    am wondering if there is anything that needs to be done to winterize 1975 115. will the block drain or not. its my first winter on the water. just looking for input. thanks
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    adding vro unit

    i have a 1975 115 johnson and also a 1984 115 johnson. i am wondering if if possible to install a vro unit on either or both of these motors. thanks
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    switching motor brands

    my boat currently has a mid 70s mercury and i am switching to a 1975 johnson 115 v4. i am wondering if the steering tube is the same on both motors and also if the throttle and shift cables are compatible. the boat is a 1987 suntracker party barge 24ft. it has morse controls.the motor i am...
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    850 merc. no start

    I really screwed up. I have a 1975 850 merc. and i have two batterys on the boat, well the worst thing that could happen did. I accidentally hooked them up so they would be 24 volts, not 12. The motor started then i noticed the amp gauge was pegged out and realized what was wrong and shut down...
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    bass boat pulls to the right

    i have a 1984 16' hydra-sport bass boat with 115 johnson. just bought the boat and dont have much experience with these things. when running the boat i have to hold the wheel to the left or else it will want to turn right. the motor had a trim tab on it, it was centered i took it off but it...
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    850 merc. hard start, wont open up

    i have a 1975 850. when trying to start cold it really takes alot of cranking to get her to fire.when it does start it runs ok but doesn't like to idle in gear. when at full throttle runs like a top. i always use fresh gas but i use gas with 10% enthanol in it. i have heard it helps keep the...
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    85hp merc no spark

    i have a '75 85hp merc. ran like a top. shut it off after getting to fishing spot, then after an hour tried to start and nothing. no spark. all boat mechs. told me it was the switch box. so i changed it and it started right up. let it idle for a minute then shut off to reinstall the shroud...
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