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    Compression Test ? 86 Johnson 150hp

    Looking at a 1986 J 150hp that has been sitting for about 2 yrs. Went to look it over this weekend Cosmetic wise in good shape. Did a compression test after spraying wd-40 into each cyl and spun over a few times. Average reading was 50 to 70 lbs. My guess is that thats pretty low. Guessing it...
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    weight difference between Even 115 and J 150

    I have a 1974 Ev 115hp that has seen better dayson a 83 Larson Deep V sport boat. <br />Found a 1985 Johnson 150 hp in good shape and runs fine. How much more weight am I adding to the transom. Boat is rated from what I can tell at 150hp. Is there any formula to verify what it should be? Rating...
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    Renken 22ft question

    Thanks for the feed back earlier on Renken boat issues in rough water. I brought the boat home this weekend and have not finalized the deal but am storing it for the winter at my place. Guy that owns the boat ran out of Yard space. I have it parked next to my 17ft Larson sport boat. The hull...
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    Renken 21ft cuddy 1988

    Looking for info on a 21ft Renken that I am thinking about picking up. Boat is in overall good shape other than a blown 350 V8 Chevy motor with a Mercruiser. solid boat no holes or patches, good interior etc. Motor seized this season due to oil issues. (lack of)Price is right and I have a brand...
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    74 Evinrude Gas, pressure no sense..

    Took boat out last weekend seemed to have starting problem resolved with ears on,until I put in the water. Lowered tilt and dropped motor into the water. Primed bulb and noticed gas on water surface. Cranked motor and hit choke and would not start, fired as the exhaust seemed to be burning some...
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    Fuel line bulb pressure

    On my 1974 115 Evinrude I got the choke working fine by changing out the spring. Original problem was Butterflys were not holding tight while choking. Spring had stretch to much. <br /><br />I noticed while priming the bulb that it built pressure and at one point with the pressure built as I...
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    Spring helped, Fuel bulb ??74 Evinrude 115 Choke issue?

    I have been working thru starting problems on my 115hp Evinrude all season and have one final issue that I am not sure about. On a cold start no matter how long I hold choke switch, Throttle lever raised gas is primed it takes forever. When I hit the choke switch the coil pulls in and butterflys...
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    Where is the signal output forTach hook up ?

    I have an 83 17ft Larson sport boat with a 74 Evinrude 115. There is a tack on the dash but the previous owner had cut the connections. Probably during a motor swap. If i want to hook back up with the Evinrude where should I tie in. I belive it would be a 2 or 3 wire connection with one to the...
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    Will Evinrude Starter match 25hp to 115

    I have a starter recently installed on a 25hp (Mid 70s yr) Evinrude that the guy scored the cylinder on and gave me the motor for parts. It has a brand new starter on it. I haven't looked at the mounting yet but will tonight. Can you tell me off hand if it would fit a 1974 evinrude 115hp.<br...
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    1974 Evinrude Flooding on start attempt

    I have a 1974 115 hp Evinrude. Initial problem was starting and would not idle. Once it got running always ran great rest of the day. Until next time I put it in the water. Had a rebuild done on both Carbs, replaced slow idle jets and adjusted. Seemed to be fine. Ran fine for first trip out then...
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