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  1. rothfm

    Decarb during Rebuild break in period?

    I Rebuilt a block I had previously taken apart and stored. Its a 1984 Johnson 115 PowerHead on a 1993 mid/Lower. Hey, it got me back fishing. Actually the rebuild went nicely, I had all new parts and a new piston/ring set. Eventually I'll do the original 1993. I'm doubling the oil, and...
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    Driveshaft binding up crank on v4?

    I know there are threads on this type thing, but since the upgrade it appears theres only an overall search, not in each section. Here Goes! My 1993 115 blew up...So happens, I had a 1984 Powerhead measured, machined & Ready to put together. It came out nice. This is temporary until my other is...
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    Is this a crack in Rod cap?

    Hope pic posts, havent had luck with pics lately. Was reusing my rods and caps on a rebuild, and noticed this line. It was dark so I lightly sanded it so I could see it better. Not sure if its a crack, or what? I can just barely feel it with my fingernail. But the others sure dont look like this.
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    Harness compatibility? 1993 115 to 1984 115.

    While my current block is bieng re-worked(1993 115)....I have a real itch to be on the water and fishing. I'm landlocked! I have a good powerhead, 1984 115 flatback, that was already dissassembled, cleaned and rebuilt sitting idle(bored, new pistons and rings) ready to go. I have verified its...
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    WSM brand pistons??

    Saw some crossflow pistons online of WSM brand. Never heard of them. Should i consider or stay away?
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    Block compatibility? 115 crossflow

    I see these post around but still really dont have a definitive. The PN's are different So i guess the answer is NO. Here's what I'm facing. My running 1993 broke a ring. I took it apart. My machine shop said holes are not in spec and not round. I do have a 1989 90 block, and a 1984 115...
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    Power steering causing a stall?

    Helping out a friend with his 2003 EFI 5.0 with Alph Gen2....Finally got it running and cooling ok. Was idling great on hose. We never gave it any throttle just idle and idle rpm seemed fine. We decided to turn the wheel to test the Steering, and rpms dropped and it died. Started up and tries...
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    Help with a 5.0 EFI impeller water flow

    Posting for a Friend..I'm an outboard guy and his first boat....Here goes. New to him 2003 5.0 Efi with Alpha Gen2. It has a heat exchanger(fresh water cooled), and fuel cooler from what I can gather. Outdrive was on bench all winter getting some new seals, bearings, impeller kit etc.. all that...
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    What gives with posting pics?

    I'm sure this isnt the place to ask, but the forum I'm on the most. I'm abreast of the upgrade issues...But been trying for 4 days now to get a post in with a couple pics. I used to post pics before. Just cant seem to do it without multiple error messages!!!!! Really want to get some opinions...
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    opinions on Cylinder condition. Repost, trying photobucket link vs pics

    Link at bottom to photobucket pic.... 1993 115. Took apart on bench after a problem. Starboard upper piston broke outter ring. I will dig into underlying causes eventually. Surprising there is little damage, didnt see any until I took out the piston. The walls are fine, no lines that can catch...
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    DUPLICATE POST disregard.--Probs with posting due to upgrade. "opinions on Cylinder condition" see prior post.

    DUPLICATE POST disregard.--Probs with posting due to upgrade. "opinions on Cylinder condition" see prior post. Hope I can get some thoughts on this Cylinder. 1993 115 starboard upper broke an outter ring. Could only see any damage when I took out the piston. No lines that catch my nail. It...
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    crackling sound from warning horn, and jumpy tachometer?

    I've read similar threads others posted with similar odd noises from the warning horn, bad horns, wiring, grounds etc.....Didnt quite see my whole symptom. 1993 Johnson 115. Last trip out above 3k, I hear 'Crackling" from the remote warning horn. I know my motor very well. I immediately took...
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    Running too cool. 1993 115

    In the fall i did new stats, and diverters. Both heads always regulated at 140 after coming up to temp. This Spring, Was having issues at cold starts, with starboard side getting too hot before the stat would open. Would go to 180+, all i had to do to bring it down was give it a short REV or...
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    PowerHead gasket dry?

    My Orig OMC Manual states 1993 115hp crossflow PH gasket goes on dry. Why does every one I see, have orange RTV or some other material on them? Just curious. I'm ready to put my had back on a rebuilt Exhaust housing, Swivel assembly and want to be sure it dont leak. I have a original OMC new...
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    Happy with my prop, but what will a 4 blade get me?

    1993 Johnson 115 90deg crossflow. I'm happy with about 5400 rpm wot..I currently run a 13 3/4 x 15 and am happy with it. I run smaller carbs vs the originals and I know I've dropped horsepower, to be remedied when I put on the original 5/16 throat carbs back on after rebuilding. Wondering if...
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    2 piece driveshaft question

    Hi all. Read some posts that were not entirely clear to me....Putting together a spare motor for the fishing season. I have a good 20" lower from a 1997 Evinrude 115, that I'd like to put 25" shafts into. It should be the 2-piece shaft setup I believe. If I slide-hammer out the upper, which...
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    Lower cover pan seals?

    1993 115 xflow. Believe I've seen info on here on Iboats, on replacing the 2 Lower cover "pan" seal strips. But cant find the posts now. Allset with info on the cowl seals. Stumped on replacing the pan seals If anyone can help. I can either go a DYI attempt, or attempt to get original. Thanks
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    ballpark price to have front and side curtains made?

    I have a 21' walk around, with a very good bimini....Want to have the clear front curtain made, and the 2 side clear windows. down the road, I'll work on a back drop curtain eventually. Anyone have them made? and know what approximately I should be looking at? I can deliver boat to have it done...
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    Carb rebuild virgin..1993 115

    I have my OEM manual in hand, BRP kits and started to take apart my carbs.... Start of last summer I had a lean sneeze, ruff idle on the orig carbs. I know it was carbs as I quickly swapped them out with my 1989 90hp parts motor. It ran and idled great, so I actually left them in all fishing...
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    Fastrac TNT Valve body diagram? to put back loose parts-Help

    Hi, sorry for the book....But background sometime helps: I have a Fastrac that needs the manual release valve, its in decent shape but stuck.....SO....I have a spare non-working Fastrac unit (needs a motor) to practice on. Figured If I can get it fixed up, its a good spare or I could sell it...
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