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    PProper spark plugs

    Hi, I recently purchased a 1985 yamaha 115 hp model 115AETO. could someone please tell me the proper spark plug and gap? thank you
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    what length shaft is my motor

    Hello, 1973 evinrude model 1155393M. What length is the shaft I think is what I am trying to ask. I am looking to replace this motor and looking at other motors they are stating 20" or 25" shafts. This is on a pontoon if it matters. Thanks, Curtis
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    prop question for a pontoon boat

    I have recently purchased an old playcraft 24 ft pontoon boat with a evinrude 115hp motor. ( Model 1155393M). My question is: What is the max rpm for this old motor? I am getting 4,500 rpm's at wide open throttle. I am used to seeing 5,500 rpm's at wide open. I am running around 24 mph.I have...
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    No spark on one side

    Hi, I have a 1973 evinrude 115 hp model 115393M. I just recently purchased this motor and have discovered it doesn't have spark on the left 2 cylinders ( standing behind the motor) is it common that both coils go bad at the same time or am I barking up the wrong tree? thanks curtis
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    what length cable do I need ?

    Hi, I have bought an old 76 playcraft pontoon that I am fixing up, I need to replace the steering cable. I can not find any writing on the cable at all, no name, numbers, nothing. I think I will buy a cable kit that comes with the part that sits behind the steering wheel, that the cable goes...
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    Proper motor controls to buy

    Hi all, I recently purchased an old pontoon with a 1973 115hp evinrude model # 115393M. I am replacing the console as well as the old controls. My question is: What is the proper name of control box I am looking for. It will not be side mount. It will either install in the console where just...
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    Is this normal ?

    Hi, I just recently purchased a 1998 mercury 9.9 EL. I had a new water pump installed in it because I didn't know how old the one that was in it was. I have not run this motor on the water only in a tub of water. My question is: The water that comes out of the tell tale comes and goes. It will...
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    advise on motor purchase please

    I am looking for a small motor to use as a kicker for my Lund 1775. I have found a 1998 Mercury Tracker Pro Series 9.9 EL electric start 4 stroke. It includes the controls. Owner says it runs great, he is getting rid of it because he went to a 25 hp. I don't have a model # nor have I seen it in...
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    Wanting to buy a manual. What do I have? L115GLEOS

    Hi, I am looking to buy a service manual for my motor. It is a 1995 L115GLEOS. I have been looking but am a little confused as I don't know what I have really. I see talk of cross-flow and looper. What do I have and what is the difference? I see manuals for 90 degree CV. I guess what I am...
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    Time to change thermostats?

    Hi Late last fall I bought a 1995 Johnson 115 hp (model L115GLEOS) . I am going to change out the impeller this winter and was wondering if I should replace the thermostats also. I am unsure how often a person should do this.It was not running hot last fall I just want to make sure I am doing...
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    1979 55 hp evenride water in lower unit

    Hi guys: got a question for you all. Late last summer I bought the motor mentioned, put new oil in lower unit and had it on the lake for maybe an hour. Later I discovered it had a LOT of water in the oil. So naturally I want to fix that. I am guessing there is 3 seals. one behind prop, drive...
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    1994 90 hp bad compression on 1 cylinder

    Hi folks, need some advise. A friend of mine has a 1994 yamaha 90 hp motor.Last year he ran it out of oil. Ever since then he noticed it not running as good as before and lacking power. Last night we done a compression test, with all spark plugs removed we had 120 on top, 118 on middle, and 60...
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    1979 evinrude 55 hp fire on one cylinder

    Hi,I stumbled across this site a few weeks ago and I must say I am impressed ! You guys are the best.Was wondering if you could help me out with my problem.I just recently bought a 1979 evinrude 55 hp (2 cylinder) Trying to figure out why this thing wasnt running right I have discovered it is...
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    1979 evinrude 55 hp water impeller replacement

    I recently purchased a 1979 evinrude 55 hp (2 cylinder i was told they made a 3 cylinder the same year ? ) The motor has not been started in several years and of course I want to change the water pump.Here is my question.If I understand correctly to un hook the shifting linkage it is under the...
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