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    Deck plate question?

    I posted earlier about water getting into my fuel tank through the fuel sending unit seal. I finally got a good tight seal on the sending unit but as a further precaution I would really like to stop water from getting through the access deck plate. I have always had a small puddle of water on...
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    polypropylene fuel tank question?

    My boat has a 55 gallon poly fuel tank. A couple of years ago I had to replace the fuel sending unit. Apparently I didn't tighten the screws all the way and eventually I started getting problems with water in my tank. The other day I replaced the unit and the screw holes are not in the greatest...
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    Timing question 98 Evinrude 115 SPL crossflow V4

    I have a question about timing. I have had this outboard for years actually 20 and never messed with the timing before.. Never had the need to, however I have had some performance issues lately and everything else seems to check out OK so I thought I would check the timing. I have one of the...
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    Suggestions needed for boat with a bow pulpit

    I have a Wellcraft 190ccf. I have had the boat for almost 20 years and there is one issue I have always had. When loading the boat on a steep ramp I have to start with the wheel wells out of the water or the pulpit doesn't clear the winch. Then I have to get back in the truck and back the boat...
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    I asked my general prop question now for a more specific question.

    I have an old stainless prop in my garage from one of my past boats. I have looked all over the body and hub for pitch & diameter and can't find them. There are a number of various numbers stamped in various places on the prop. I wondered if any of these numbers might help identify the make and...
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    General prop question

    I'm getting ready to shop for a new prop. Searching online I see a pretty big price difference between a prop from Evinrude and one of the aftermarket brands. I was wondering if there is that much difference in quality and performance. Don't want to go cheap but if there is little or no...
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    98 Evinrude 115 crossflow V4 Idling question

    I spent a week at Marco Island and did a lot of boating. My boat ran OK but just seemed a little off. It seemed to take a little longer to get on plane, top speed was maybe 5 mph lower than normal and she didn't idle as well as normal. Now that I am home I am starting to check things out. I...
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    Probably a dumb question but.

    Is there a reason why the opening on the pee hole is so tiny? We have some pretty coarse sand in our area (yeah I know you are not supposed to be dragging bottom but it happens) anyway I was thinking about opening mine up a little but didn't know if that would reduce water pressure too much. Is...
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    I know it is not normal but is this a sign of any kind of problem

    When I turn my key on my tach very slowly creeps up to 1000 rpms. That is without the motor running. I know in the past turning the keyswitch on would zero out the tach. Is this creeping tach a sign of a potential problem? Maybe a short somewhere or is it nothing to worry about?
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    Trailer bunk carpeting?

    I am doing some work on my boat trailer this weekend, rented a slip at the local marina for the weekend while I work on the trailer. Anyway one of the items on the to do list is to replace the carpet on the bunks. We have a couple of trailer parts stores locally so bolts and brackets should not...
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    Need a little help with the warning horn system on a 98 E115TSLECM

    This motor is not oil injected so the overheat horn is all I have to deal with. Let me give you a little background. My boat came with a Johnson J115TSLECM about 3 years ago the warning horn quit working. I never could get it working after that. That Johnson went bad on me and I lucked into a...
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    What did I just screw up?

    There is no excuse for stupidity but here is what happened. I just put new battery cables on my boat. I have a 98 115 Evinrude. I got home late and was working in the dark by flashlight (big mistake). I hooked the battery cables up backwards. Sparks flew. The good thing is I had not hooked up...
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    Intermittent problem with all my gauges going out at once

    I have been having a problem with all my gauges going out at once, then they all come back at the same time. Would this be caused by a bad engine ground or a bad ground to the helm? Or either? or maybe something else? I would apreciate some suggestions from those smarter than I. Thanks.
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    Trying to get an old boat back into shape question?

    My boat is 15 years old and I have always used it mostly in salt water. It has been sitting for about a year due to a bad running engine and other minor problems. I just put a new (used) new to me anyway outboard on it and took it out for a test run today. It apears my engine problems are solved...
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    Troubleshooting warning horn system on a 1998 J115TSLECM

    My 98 Wellcraft came with a J115TSLECM, a buddy of mine had the same identical boat with an E115TSLECM. His motor was in a lot better shape than mine so when he repowered to a 4 stroke he offered to give me his Evinrude. It was a simple swap, just bolt it on and plug it in since the motors are...
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    factory service manual

    Can anybody tell me where to get a service manual for a 1998 J115TSLECM? If you go to BRPs website they only carry manuals for 2000 models and newer. They refer you to the publisher who only lists models before 1996. Seems like there are 3 years that are caught in sort of a catch 22.
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    Question about Etec binnacle mount controls

    I have been searching for a motor to replace my blown 98 115 Johnson and have located an Etec 115 that barely fits into my budget. The problem is it comes with a side mount control which is unuseable with my center console. I was wondering if it is possible to use the wireing harness with my 98...
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    looking to repower my Wellcraft 190cc

    I've been searching craigslist & some of the local dealers for an outboard in the 115-150hp range and am just not finding many. I'd like something 1998 or newer and would like to get this done for less than 4,500. Would be willing to go higher for a suitable newer motor. Need a 20" shaft and...
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    20" Shaft vs 25" shaft

    My current motor has a 20" shaft I need to repower and found the same motor with a 25" shaft. What kind of problems might I encounter?
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    Repowering?

    My 98 Johnson 115 is history. Something internal broke and she froze up solid. Anyway I have found a really great deal on a 115 Yamaha. The Yamaha comes with controls but what I was wondering about is would I need to pull a new set of wires to the helm? I am assuming the Yamaha electrical...
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