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    Tilt/trim woes. Steel pin stuck/seized inside aluminum

    Hi everyone, My tilt trim motor is giving up. I figured before it gives up entirely I replace it. The unit is from a 1978 Evinrude (model 115893) V4 Crossflow 115hp. They use the 3-wire tilt/trim assembly. I am trying to remove the entire assembly so I can work on it on my bench. The 3-wire...
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    Oh no! Ive done a bad thing :( need machining advice.

    Hi everyone, I've accidentally damaged the mating surfaces of the head and block on my Evinrude 115hp 1978 model (model number 115893C). :eek: :facepalm: There are small scratches on the surface which is causing the head gasket to leak. I tried sanding it back with fine sand paper (starting at...
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    Replacing stock reeds with Boyesens. Need to replace/resize jets. HELP!

    I recently installed model B144 Boyesen Reeds in my Evinrude 115hp V4 1978 model (model number 115893c. I believe this is a Crossflow type). I had read in several places that a replacement jets (or resizing jets) may be needed. I also found a few places that said it didn't matter. I'm certain...
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    Using Amsoil Saber in my V4 115hp Evinrude (1978) - my experiences

    I know there are more Amsoil Saber threads all over the internet than you can poke a stick at, but ill add my own to the mix too :) Firstly, id like to let you all know of my experiences with Amsoil Saber (full synthetic, pre-mix, 100:1). [For those of you that dont want to read the whole...
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    Convert 115hp to 140hp Evinrude (1978) - Bubble back upgrade

    Hi all, So I did quite a lot of research on this and found there two threads: http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...6-bubble-back/ http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=258737&page=1 The first thread was completely detrailed by everyone feeding the troll, who kept coming back fore more...
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