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  1. rothfm

    pok marks(holes) in port passages on '84 115 (pics)

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone has seen this, or has any thoughts? I'm rebuilding a 1984 Johnson 115. Got the block back from the shop. Measured, cleaned, honed and ready for me to continue. Upon looking closely, I noticed several ports have small "pok" marks...ie...little holes in the side of...
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    Is there any tricks to getting a manual release valve out of a TNT (1984 Johnny 115)

    Got my entire motor down to a pile of parts, literally. Soon to go back together. The manual release valve wont turn, I want to replace it, so I took the snap-ring out, but cannot pull that valve assm. Last time I did one just taking the ring off, it popped right out. This one however doesnt...
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    Reed plates dont sound the same when tapped with finger on workbench? 1984 Johnson115

    I had another post asking about what the reed plates actually did. But Yet another question now. When I lightly tap the reed "fingers" against thier backing plates on my workbench...3 of the assemblys sound solid against thier backing. One Reed Assm has several fingers that make a hollow sound...
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    Can TNT Tilt Ram shaft be removed?......1984 115hp Rebuild question. PIC attached

    Does anyone know if the main tilt ram shaft/head/eye can be removed from the cylinder? See attached pic for reference. I'm taking apart (very slowely and carefully--due to corrosion) brackets and TNT from my motor. I want the TNT and have another complete swivel assm already. The very last thing...
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    Piston Pics, are these worth cleaning up??

    Got my 1984 Johnson 115 pistons out finally. 2 of 4 have a patch of moderate to heavy carbon build up (thus 1 broken ring!). Are these worth cleaning up???..I"ve tried a couple different cleaners, that havent cut the carbon/varnish. Otherwise they seem ok. Sort of explains this new to me...
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    Rebuild Question Johnson 115, piston sizes. hopefully not a dumb question here

    My 115 teardown (first time) went smooth and uneventful. I had 1 outter ring break (prior to my purchase) it tested fine and had good compression. When I got into it, it Had no damage other than a pocked head and Piston. Walls very smooth. My plan was to replace offending Piston & Head, hone...
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    Socket size for Rod cap bolts in 1984 Johnson 115? PIC attached.

    finally split my PowerHead...Long slow process but going very good. The omc manual calls for a OMC socket to remove the rod "cap" screws...they are a Bristol/Star type pattern I believe its called. Seems an 8mm might fit, but the issue is the clearance. The heads are sort of recessed and there...
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    Pics of my Homemade Flywheel holder used on my 115

    Maybe this will help others... I had my Johnson 115 powerhead on the workbench (with flywheel), and needed a cheap way to hold things still to remove the nut and while using a puller. Made a simple wooden holder-See pics The "arm" portion is long enough to rest solidly on the bench. The Circle...
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    V4 Bore Honing? 1984 Johnny 115

    1984 Johnson 115 replacing rings. Got my Power Head all apart finally. Going to take it to a shop to be cleaned, and honed as well as measure the holes and remove 2 broken bolts I cant get out. I never honed before, I take it its recommended at this stage-But does it take material off? Should...
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    Flywheel holes different size than expected?? 1984 Johnson 115

    Hi, I've read all the flywheel threads on this but a bit confused. Got my 1984 Powerhead on the bench and working on removing lots of crusty screws. Initially, I had the whole motor hanging in my basement by those holes, after chasing/cleaning the holes with 5/16 x 18 thread Tap. Tap went in...
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    What are/do Reed assemblys do in my crossflow v-4's? Learning during teardown.

    Hi All, Sure learning alot while I am taking apart a couple of Johnson 115's for rebuild the winter, a 1984 and a 1993. Whichever comes out good goes on the boat, the other will sell or keep as spare. Just about ready to open the case, all parts are photographed & labeled to the 9th degree...
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    1984 johnny 115, how far do the 6 powerhead mount bolts back out?

    Looking for someone that has removed these crossflow Powerheads before. I'm beginning my first powerhead rebuild..I go slow and careful not to break anything, I'm good at getting old crusty bolts/screws out too. The 6 long bolts (3 per side) were tight, Had to apply heat/cool....But they all...
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    replacing EZloader hubs, not a clue I have to admit!

    I'm a boat and motor guy for sure...But never did much to a trailer. This winter I want to replace my hubs and springs. Springs I know. But hubs...Not a clue. Trailer is a EZloader, 1993 vintage. I thought they would unbolt from the back and come off. But a quick look shows no Bolts in back...
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    Hate to ask a model/year question!!!!! But what is a "AT".......J115TXATS ???

    Hate to ask a model/year question!!!!! But what is a "AT".......J115TXATS ??? Ok, In the multiple listings/sites I typically use, I see year codes ET for 1993 and AT ( I have an AT). This is a 1993 Engine, so what gives with the "AT"? "A" is not shown in any of the Year breakdown lists...
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    No Feedback Telflex Steering?

    What is it exactly? Asking because my New-to-Me boat seems to have it (marked on the wheel housing) and I'm not sure what to expect with it. If I grab the 1993 Johnson 115 by hand, I cannot get the motor to move. Yet it moves fine/easy by the steering wheel. Disconnecting the steering arm/link...
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    Removal of bottom paint?

    Bought a 20 walkaround fishing boat. It has bottom paint but will be exclusively trailered. the bottom and a bit on the sides are a crappy looking Blue. Is there a way to remove the bottom paint...if not all, maybe just the more visible portion on the sides, and I will do the bottom in a sharp...
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    Potential boat purchase advice? Pics...

    Ok, While I know what Sunbird boats are ( I have one, a 17 Center Console) and their reputation etc.....Ive come accross a Neptune 202 20' walk-around that appears to be in pretty good shape, the owner is pretty particular. Motor is a 115 bubble back cross-flow. All 1993 including decent...
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    88spl running great but have to use the warm up lever on warm restarts?

    My 1995 Rude 88Spl is running real well after alot of work on it this winter. Idles great, plenty of smooth power. It really purrs. This issue is minor and I can live with it, but thought I'd ask.............. When its warm and shut down- and restarted, I have to use the warm up lever a bit, to...
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    1969 Evinrude 6hp...Nothing in orig OMC manual re shift shaft repair

    I'm finally done working on my V4, moving on to a old Evinrude 6hp I just bought, to use as a kicker/troller. The shift lever is broke, I got a omc manual off ebay--but no mention of this lever, or how to take it apart. I'm thinking of trying to drill a hole through, just behind where it broke...
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    First test start of 1995 after much winter work...anxiety relief needed!

    Hello, I hope someone can relieve my anxiety...its probably unfounded at this point but I'm nervous!! My 1995 88spl-last falls purchase...I did the Head gaskets, Thermostats, Pump kit/impeller/lower unit seals/ All Deflectors, and lots of wiring clean up stuff. Started right up on last years...
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