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    sudden power pack failure - Evinrude 115 v4

    Engine is a low hour rebuilt 1982 evinrude 115 v4 (though i suspect previous owner reused many parts). Recently got the boat out of winter storage and it fired right up in the driveway, let it run for 10 min or so to check the temps/leaks etc. All good. Sat for 2 weeks and then i started it up...
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    Fuel Tank Cleaning

    This summer I picked up a 1979 Glasply 19ft runabout for a pretty good price. Needed a few things but got it running and had a blast on it. Previous owner said he had no idea the condition of the main tank so I just ran it off some gas cans. Now that it's winter, I pulled the 50gal aluminum tank...
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    Evinrude Tilt/Trim issue

    I have a loud popping/creaking noise coming from the main piston of the tilt/trim hydraulics for an Evinrude 115 (early 80s v4 crossflow). I verified with a mechanics stethoscope and it is definitely coming from the red circled area the entire time the engine is moving up or down (worse when its...
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    Evinrude 115 v4 stalling in gear when cold

    I have a new to me boat with an early 80s evinrude v4 crossflow outboard on it. Had it out 3 times now and the engine runs perfect once its warmed up. When the engine is cold it will start immediately while holding the choke button in for ~5 sec then release and idle just fine but as soon as you...
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    Evinrude 115 operating temp on muffs

    I recently picked up my first boat, a 19ft 1979 glasply runabout in amazing shape from the original owner really cheap (trailer needed work and boat needed a good cleaning). Has not been on the water since 2013. Outboard engine is a early 80s evinrude 115 v4 crossflow with low hours on a...
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