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    Spark plug wire for 1975 Johnson 115

    They have used that " weird " connecter for over 50 years.-----Must be very good and reliable I say.
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    Johnson V4AL-14 not pumping Cooling Water

    There is no tell tale.----Folks maintained the water pumps back in the day._--You need to install a new impeller.-----Lots of u-tubers can give you tips.----
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    9322B 9.5hp evinrude oil mixture

    Smoke is the nature of a 2 stroke engine.-----But many folks are confused by the topic of oil / smoke / lubrication.
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    1977 Evinrude 115 HP

    Tear motor apart.-----Inspect all parts.-----Check your budget.-----You need 4 new pistons.----4 new ( updated ) wristpin bearings------New waterpump kit..------Gaskets.----Make sure lower unit is in good condition .-----Perhaps a teardown and inspection there with a seal kit.----WISECO is one...
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 Electramatic

    You can put that ultra pro gear in there.-----But is is electric shift and a TYPE-C gear for electric shift is to be used.----Now marketed as " PREMIUM BLEND " by BRP-----Time to talk to your local shop as the internet will sell you what you ordered ----Right or wrong.
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    Evinrude Big twin 40

    They came with a 10 amp belt driven , optional generator.-----But today you might be able to fit an alternator from small car.----Depends on what tools / ambition you have.
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 Electramatic

    Your location.-----evinrudeparts.ca -----Is but one excellent source for parts.-----Check gear oil for water.-----Test electric shift function before spending any beer tokens !----Can be done with 12 volt battery and motor does not need to run to at least get an idea on lower unit condition.
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    1977 Evinrude 115 HP

    Welcome to the broken piston ring club.-----It is a bad design of the top piston ring that leads to this failure.------Thousands of these motors from 1973 to 1998 have had this failure.-----And almost all the rest will soon fail.
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 Electramatic

    Take the lower unit off.----Inspect water pump impeller and housing.-----Post the compression test numbers.---Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or better on both leads.-----Do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending any beer tokens.----
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 Electramatic

    STOP-----Do you not have a dealer that can help you find the correct parts ???----Those E=BAY listing are not even close for your motor !!!
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 Electramatic

    I meant to type in 66 but slipped up.-----No difference between the 2 models.-----Different color paint for 68.
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    Johnson Super Sea-Horse 40 Electramatic

    It is a 1968 model.------It left the factory with a 10 amp belt driven generator.------It needs that as gearshift draws about 1.5 amps when underway.-----A fine motor if you have the knowledge to do simple maintenance.-----It will need a new water pump impeller before launching.----Your...
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    They have had the jet in the bottom of the bowl since about 1950.-----Only time there would be an issue if folks leave fuel in the carburetors.-----Empty carburetors stay clean.
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    33 hp Johnson no spark

    There are many folks who embrace older motors.------Parts are cheaper.----But you have to take the time to learn how to maintain these motors.-----They are sweet running motor when in good condition.
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    1988 Lowe 14v transome cap question

    Can you take the wood out now ?-----You might be able to put new wood it without the grinding.-----Hint----I do not see any welding burn marks on the plywood that is there now
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    Hey Newbies

    Sometimes I think I should reply with.-----" I had a motor just like that.----Did exactly the same thing as yours.---After a new powerpack and coils it ran like new again "-----Just for entertainment.
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    Model number

    Those decals were used on 89 models.
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    What is the main cause of an outboard that's hard to start again after it's already warm

    Motor needs 4 things to run. ---Fuel.---Crankcase compression.-----Cylinder compression.-----Spark at the right time.----Simple trouble shooting finds where the issue is.
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    1993 Nissan 90 hp need ignition box HELP

    Are you sure of the year on this motor.-----Contacted the local Nissan repair shop ?--
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    There are places ready to build more dams for hydro-electric plants.-----But 100 years from now folks might say " we need fish to eat , not cheap electricity "------And you are right the average human knows very little about the grid and what it takes to run it.------So if an electric car runs...
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