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    78 Johnson 115 Cold start Issue

    Hi the problem I'm having is that my motor won't start when its cold. This motor has a choke solenoid that energizes when you push the key in. I can hear the solenoid closing the butterflies, but the motor still will not start. I have to remove the cover and operate the manual choke lever and...
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    1978 JOHNSON 115 HELP

    Hi, My question is about these two holes at top of the midsection, just below the cover. What is their function? Yesterday I noticed that water ( a lot of it) was coming out these two holes while running at WOT, but at idle or low speed there was not. Water still streamed steady out of the tell...
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    78 Johnson 115 Start battery Questions

    Hi. I'm looking to upgrade my batteries and need to know how many CCA's are required to start my motor. I currently have one start battery and one trolling motor battery. All of my house loads are on the start battery. That said, should I get a Deep Cycle? Any advice would be appreciated.
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    V4 crossflow cooling questions

    Hi, I have a 78 Johnson 115hp. on an 82 Ranger bass boat that I've been fixing up a bit. I was finally able to get to the lake today for a test run. A few months ago I put a new remote control and cables on the boat but haven't had the time to get on the water. The motor had not been run for...
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    1978 Johnson 115 Electric Choke

    Hello, the new remote control (BRP5006180) that I installed doesn't appear to have a way to operate the motor's electric choke. On the old controller you'd push the key in to operate the choke. Would it be possible to wire the choke to a toggle or momentary switch? ANY ideas would be...
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    78 JOHNSON 115 WATER PUMP AND SHIFT ROD

    Hello, I am replacing the water pump and wanted to ask what type of sealant I need to put on the pump housing O ring? Also, is sealant required on the other gaskets in the water pump assembly? Also, since I have the lower unit off, would it be a good idea to measure the shift rod height? I...
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    1978 JOHNSON 115 THERMOSTAT HOUSING HELP

    Hello, I have a 78 115 v4 and I want to check/change the thermostats. I have the factory service manual, but it's not clear (or I'm just not seeing it) if its's absolutely necessary to pull the power head. Can the thermostat housing be removed w/o hoisting up the powerhead?? Thanks!
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    ARE 1978 JOHNSON 115 & 1982 EVINRUDE 115 PARTS INTERCHANGEABLE???

    I've been looking for a motor to replace my 78 Johnson 115. Would like a four stroke to access more lakes (CA regulations), but I cant justify spending that kind of money on my 1982 Ranger 330V. I've come across a 1982 evinrude 115 for $1500 (Craigslist) . I inquired about the numbers and the...
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    Bass Boat Seat Pedestal Question

    Hello, I have a 1982 Ranger 330V bass boat that I need to get front and rear seats and pedestals for. As I am finding out, there are several different types and I have no idea which type is the correct one for my boat. All I really know is that the diameter of the holes, in which the pedestals...
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    Tilt/Trim Goes Up, But Not Down

    Hello, semi-new to the forum (only posted a few times) I have a 1978 Johnson 115hp V4. My tilt/trim setup is the older solenoid type. My problem is that when I push the trim/tilt switch down all I get is a slight bump of the T/T motor but now downward movement. When I push the T/T switch UP I...
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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!!

    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!

    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

    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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