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    NEW REMOTE CONTROL TO OLD MOTOR

    The only used remote controls that I could find (with working trim switch) cost as just as much, or more then the brand new OMC box that I bought. Yes, it is costing more in the long run, but I can't turn back now....Le$$on learned, lol! Any thoughts as to why I have low voltage at the "Down"...
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    NEW REMOTE CONTROL TO OLD MOTOR

    Hello, I have a 1978 Johnson 115hp Crossflow on an old Ranger Bass Boat. The remote that was on when I was given the boat turned out to have broken plastic piece rattling around inside the box. There was also no trim/tilt switch on the throttle/gear selector lever. There was, instead, a toggle...
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    Johnson 115hp Need to lift motor off transom to install steering cable...Questions!

    Hello, Motor is mounted on 1980's Ranger Bass boat. I'm replacing the steering system on it because the old cable is bent (the opening for cables & wires does not line up with tilt) Since the old cable was already bent/kinked I pulled it out of tilt tube( with the help of a brass drift and...
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    1986 YAMAHA 50HP 2STROKE NO REVERSE STARTS IN FWD!!

    I hope it's that easy! I'll give it a try Thanks!
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    1986 YAMAHA 50HP 2STROKE NO REVERSE STARTS IN FWD!!

    Hello, I've got a 1986 50 ELJ 2stroke motor. Just did full rebuild of powerhead. Also replaced plugs ,coils, and water pump. Put motor back on boat and hooked up control cables. When I start the motor (On muffs with shift/throttle lever in N) the prop is turning in fwd direction. When I move the...
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    Remote Control Cables

    Hello. I am replacing the remote control unit for my Johnson 115ETL78C. I ordered a new one (BRP) and the wire harness adapter. I not sure weather I should order the pre1979 or post 1979 cables. Thanks in advance for any information you might share
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    Johnson 115ETL78C Throttle Linkage Question w/pics!

    I have tried adjusting the black wheels on the cables at the motor, but it didn't even move the lever at all. It felt more like the cable was pushing towards the remote control, but that lever didn't move. I will try again after work. Thank You for taking the time to read/respond to my posts...
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    Johnson 115ETL78C Throttle Linkage Question w/pics!

    Compression test numbers are: 110/110/115/110. The engine was not to operating temp because when i start the motor on muffs it revs very high just dies when I move the warmup lever to the RUN position. When I start the motor on the water same thing except I push the shift/throttle lever...
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    Johnson 115ETL78C Throttle Linkage Question w/pics!

    Is the throttle return spring supposed to return the timing plate to its starting position? Flywheel removed, timing plate moves with little to no resistance. No dried grease is apparent. Removed control cables and operated throttle manually (pics 1-3). When I let go of throttle it only returns...
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    Late 70's Lower unit identification

    This is motor is new-to-me and so is the old bass boat that it 's mounted on. I've taken it to the lake twice. It runs, but there are definitely some issues. The biggest being that it "clunks" hard when going into forward gear. The second is that it won't idle properly. I don't even like to...
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    Late 70's Lower unit identification

    Here is my motor (115ETL78C) and the lower unit I got off of Craigslist. The guy said it was off of a 1978 150hp Johnson ( or so he was told by whoever sold it to him) He told me he bought it to use on his motor (175849C), an evinrude , but it "wouldn't work... The two lower units look the same...
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    Late 70's Lower unit identification

    Thank you, anyways.
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    Late 70's Lower unit identification

    Fresno, California
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    Late 70's Lower unit identification

    Are there any kind of I.D. numbers or Markings of any kind on lower units I have a 78 115hp V4 and I'm shopping around for a lower unit. The problem is that they all look pretty much the same. buying used off of Craigslist is enough of a gamble. I would hate to buy one that wasn't compatible...
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    1978 Johnson 115ETL78C Lower unit

    This is my first post to the forum, but I've found some good info here over the years. My question is: I have a Johnson 115ETL78C V4 crossflow. Will a lower unit from a 78 Johnson 150hp (don't know model# yet) work on my motor?
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