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    1974 Rude Ignition Problems

    I have a 1974 115hp getting no spark.<br /><br />I replaced the powerpack a while back and the motor ran fine for a 1/2 summer. Then the motor died and will not restart. Seems to be the pack again. No spark.<br /><br />Questions:<br /><br />What caused the new powerpack to fail so soon?<br /><br...
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    Converting to an I/O

    I have an old boat with a 1969 Johnson 115hp. What is the possibility of converting to a small I/O. I have the space and the transome to fit it. <br /><br />What is the weight difference?<br /><br />If the glassing in of the motormounts fairly straight forward?<br /><br />Any Major obstacles?<br...
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    Converting to an I/O

    I have an old boat with a 1969 Johnson 115hp. What is the possibility of converting to a small I/O. I have the space and the transome to fit it. <br /><br />What is the weight difference?<br /><br />If the glassing in of the motormounts fairly straight forward?<br /><br />Any Major obstacles?<br...
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    1974 Rude 115hp v4 - no Spark

    This engine apparantly had a pack go out. A new one was purchased from a boat dealer. Ran great for 2 months, then started cutting out and now won't start. No spark. We have went through the checklist in the service manual and can't seem to narrow it down. It seems that the pack is gone. <br...
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    Desieling

    I have a 1999 V6 Mercruiser that has a tendency to desiel(after burn). I use high octane fuel, and it still has the problem. We have tried adjusting the timing. Any help?
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    Johnson Outboards and Forum Seperation

    Does anyone, besides me, think that this outboard motor forum should be divided up a little. Seperate questions by motor type. Johnsons and Rudes, Mercs, Force and Chrysler, General motor questions. If I had any help or information to offer to someone, it would only be related to Johnson and...
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    1969 Johnson 115 won't start

    My 115 will not start. When I turn the key on the starter will crank good, but no start. Then when I let off the key it hits once or twice, but won't start. Any ideas?<br /><br />Seems strange that it hits when I let off the key.<br /><br />Help
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    1969 Johnson 115 - floods too easy. Needs help.

    My motor floods way too easy. I have found that any time I want to start the motor cold and have not previously ran the carbs dry, the motor will flood. If I start with no gas in the carbs, it will start. Takes a while to get gas to the cylinders. No choke needed even in below freezing...
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    Depth sounder - Transducer mount

    Can virtually all transducers for depth finders be mounted to the hull for a through the hull echo. I do not want any more holes in my transom. I have access to the hull and would prefer a more forward mount as opposed to a transom mount. The instructions with the finder are silent. <br /><br...
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    1977 OMC out drive OEM steering cable.

    My father-in-law has a 1977 deckboat with a OMC outdrive. It has a through the transom steering connection. The plastic cable shield broke apart so a new cable is necessary. The part of the steering arm that mounts to the motor is on a tapered shaft and I have been told that I need to buy a...
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    OMC Outdrive Steering Cable. 1977 style.

    My father-in-law has a 1977 deckboat with a OMC outdrive. It has a through the transom steering connection. The plastic cable shield broke apart so a new cable is necessary. The part of the steering arm that mounts to the motor is on a tapered shaft and I have been told that I need to buy a...
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    Self bailing boat - terminology

    This is a new term for me. How would you describe a self bailing boat. I need to have some examples to think about.<br /><br />Arlan
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    Teenagers and boats

    My dad let my brother and I take a 15' runabout out for a skiing outing when we were around 18 or 19. The only problem was that for someone to watch us ski, we only had my brothers girlfriend.<br />While I was skiing, I think my brother was spending too much time watching his girlfriend and not...
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    Flooding motor

    I bought a boat with a 1969 Johnson 115Hp last August. After replacing the power pack, among other things, I got the motor running and everything seemed to be great. Then a problem came up. After the boat sits for a day or so. It would flood out when trying to start the engine cold. I mean no...
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    Floatation

    I purchased a 1969 fiberglass deckboat that has no floatation at all. The boat runs great without it but I would like something to keep it afloat if it got swamped. <br /><br />Question: If I fill the hull with air-tight pop bottles and or antifreeze jugs, will that be enough? I could probably...
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    Transom mounted steering tube vs. engine tilt tube

    I have a 1969 Johnson 115 Hp. This motor does not have a tilt tube. It uses transom mounted steering. <br /><br />The problem is that it also has an aftermarket tilt (CMC) that moves the engin back about 6". When I turn all the way right(fully extend the steering) I can't turn back. Too much...
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