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    Correct order for tilt trim solenoid wires.

    So i have to rewire the tilt trim solenoid and cant remember how they connect to the solenoid. Luckily the wires are labeled but i cant remember what connects to what. I finally got the motor running good with 125psi even an all 4. Now i need a new control box and to rewire the solenoid. Anyone...
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    1979 Johnson 115 testing the coils

    I have a 1979 Johnson 115 sea horse with no spark on top port cyl. I have replaced stator, timer base, and have ruled out power pack issue. Rectifier seems to be alright I get readings one way but not the other. I figure its got to be a coil. Its the kind that comes with the spark plug lead all...
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    1979 Johnson 115 Now no spark in top port cylinder

    For those of you who have replied to my other posts, thanks. Here is where I stand after replacing a bad timer base. I was getting no spark on the port bank ( 2 cyl)...I replaced the timer base which was what the tech told me was bad. Now, it's getting spark on the bottom port cyl but not the...
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    Bought a used timer base, harness missing a wire connection.

    I bought a used timer base off ebay for my 79 johnson 115, and seems to be the same except for the fact that my old timer base has 3 wires coming off the connector, plus one more wire boac/yellow stripe, going to another harness with a big red thing. The new timer base has the three wires but...
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    Flywheel and timer base installation.

    SO I got a stator and timer base coming in later this week. Question is, are there any specific things to do when replacing stator and timer base, or is it just plug and play type deal? I don't have a manual and right now I am broke. (I own a boat) lol. Any help/input greatly appreciated.
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    1979 Johnson 115 flywheel question..

    So i tried to remove the nut from the flywheel and it kicked my ass. Question is if the nut is a reverse thread or regular righty tighty lefty loosey? This thing didnt budge either way. Stupid waybud to pose the question right? lol Thanks, Les.
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    1979 Johnson 115 re installing flywheel.

    So in light of my motor's electrical problem i posted before (not firing on one bank), i have decided i will remove flywheel to inspect stator, and magnets. I have seen plenty of how to videos for removing the flywheel but barely anything on re-installing it. Is there a process for this? Can...
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    1979 Johnson 115 Not firing on port bank.

    So i am trying to rule parts that could cause the port side bank to NOT fire at all. I know that could be a bad stator, power pack or coil. But could I rectifier also cause these symptoms? Sorry if its a silly question but I am not the most knowledgable person when it comes to outboard...
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    1979 Johnson 115 won't start after warm up.

    So I took the boat out today, and started fine at the dock, while the warm up lever was about 1/4-1/2 way up. I lowered the lever after 3-4 mins of warming to iddle. Tried to engage reverse, engine cuts off. Warmed up some more, tried again, engine cuts off again. After that, it would not start...
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    Gear oil seeps out through drain plug and propeller.

    Engine: 1979 Johnson 115 Sea Horse. I bought this motor and runs pretty good but i noticed that when parked in driveway abd tilted all way down, gear oil seeps out through the propeller shaft housing, also through where the lower unit meets mid section. Seller said they changed the water...
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    1979 Johnson 115, no temp gauge.

    So i just bought a 1977 MFG Caprice Bowrider with a 1979 Johnson 115 in very nice shape, but the boat has no temp gauge and I do not feel like taking it out without a temp gauge. I am aware that these motors have a temp switch on each head, wired to a "hot" alarm at the control box, but I am not...
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    1979 johnson sea hirse 115 location for tachometer wire.

    I need to know where to connect the tachometer wire to my 79 johnson sea horse 115. Any help?
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    Need help getting to the dog clutch.

    I am looking at a 125 force that keeps poping out of gear, most likely a dog clutch gone bad. Does anyone has any idea where to find intructions on how to remove prop shaft and getting to the dog clutch?
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    1979 Mercury 150 won't start.

    I have a 1979 Mercury Black Max 150 that will turn, but won't start. I had a primer bulb issue but solved that by hooking straight to a separate tank. Now, my problem is the fact that will not start. New gas, pulled out the syphon fuel pump, and it is very clean, gaskets look very good. I am...
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    1976 Mercury 150 not picking up gas.

    I have a 1976 mercury black max 150, v6. I replaced the primer bulb and it's not picking up gas. There is gas in the fuel filter separator, but when I prime, nothings gets through. Any thoughts? Also, the steering cable seems to be stuck inside the part it connects to at the transom. Is there a...
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    1991 Mercury Black Max 150 compression question..

    Ok so I am looking at a 1991 Searay 180 Bowrider with a 1991 Mercury Black Max 150. Looks, great, fires right up, sounds beautiful. Did a compression test and its running even at 60psi on all 6. My question is, is this kind of low for this size engine? Spark plugs look almost brand new after...
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    T-Craft turns over but does not start.

    So I am about to go check out this T-Craft and the owner says it will turn over but does not start. I will be doing a compression test on a 4cyl gm motor, just to make sure it has good compression. It sounds to me like its more of a fuel problem. What other things could I check that could be...
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    Upper oil seal bad.

    So I have to replace to upper oil seal. I was told that water can come up through and end up in the ujoint bellow. When it does, ultimately, where does this water end up at? The bilge? I am not sure about this. Like I posted once before, my boat lets out about 2/3 to a gallon of water after a...
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    Cost of replacing bellows, gimbal bearing, and ujoints.

    I am looking into replacing the main driveshaft bellow, the gimbal bearing, and the drive u joint. Anyone has a ballpark of this should cost here in the southwest florida area? I probably could diy but I just dont have the time plus I dont have nesseary bearing removal tools, etc. Any help...
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    Trim limit sender question.

    Hello all. I recently installed new trim limit sender, but I am having trouble adjusting it. I lined the marks on the back of the switch, and installed. After that, I can adjust how far out of the water i want the lower unit to come out. I cannot adjust how low it will go into the water. Is that...
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