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    Thin film of RTV on lower unit or NO?

    1976 Johnson 115. I'd like to change impeller on water pump and notice that there is red RTV at the mating surface of the Lower Unit and motor. Is this supposed to be there? I don't see any sealer being used when I watch other LU repairs on Youtube. If it is not supposed to be there, any...
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    Broken Fuel Shut off Valve - 1957 3hp Options please.

    1957 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin. Broken Fuel Shut off valve and disintegrated in tank screen. This looks like a standard threaded fuel fitting with an in-line filter should work. Fairly tight quarters but new valve is basically unavailable and in-tank screen is pretty pricey at $40. Any thoughts...
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    1957 Lightwin 3hp- In storage 30+ years... My Plan

    A couple of years ago, I bought a 1957 3hp Lightwin for $35.00 from a guy on Craigslist. Had been in his family since new but hadn't been run in 30+ years. Pulls over well. I get 65 and 68 psi compression. Not really on stand, so I can't pull real hard. Coils are falling apart but rest of...
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    Revive 1958 3 hp Evinrude Lightwin - Spark Plug Wires ... Prop rubber?

    Recently acquired 1957 3hp Lightwin. Model 3022 for $40. Seller said it was his Dad's motor and he could remember going out with it as a kid. Said it worked fine. When asked how long it had been sitting he guessed that it has not been in use for at least 30 years. I suspect that he tried to...
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    Hot No Start: Link and Sync or Choke Problem: 1976 115hp

    Johnson 1976 115 hp Glastron T-17B Boat is running well. Pulling wakeboarders right up out of water at 7,000 ft elevation. When I shut down motor after running and try to restart, It just won't restart without some persuasion. I have to go through the same procedure #1 shown below as I do...
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    Steering Cable: Cut or lift motor

    My 1977 Glastron T-178 with Johnson 115 hp outboard appears to have been built around the steering cable that is now binding so badly that I believe it is a safety hazard. I think that I should cut the cable for removal and steering rod. The S turn that the cable makes now proves impossible to...
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    Starter: Bendix rises won't spin

    First trip out on lake this year... I know that's not nearly enough. Boat started in driveway and at dock great and several times throughout the day. About an hour before sundown, tried to start boat, Bendix gear rises to engage with flywheel, stops and falls. Starter not really spinning...
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    Why isn't Johnson 115EL76 listed

    I've had my 1977 Glastron T178 for about three years and am quite happy with it. I am concerned every time that I go to get parts for the motor. The manufacturers plate shows 115EL76, which indicates that it is a 1976 115 hp motor. I have yet to find a marine store online that shows that a...
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    438559 Fuel Pump Rebuild Kit

    Does a rebuild kit exist for this pump OMC 438559? I can't find any cross references. Complete pump is about $90. If I have to replace, which pump should I replace with? I'd like to get one that is rebuildable. Sierra shows that pump #187352 is a replacement for this pump but there is only...
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    1976 Johnson 115 (high altitude) stalls on accelleration

    I just bought a 1977 Glastron with a Johnson 1976 115hp outboard. Took it in to the shop in Big Bear Lake, CA (6,750 ft altitude) for re-propping was 19 now is 15 pitch. Motor runs well but sometimes stalls at low idle for trolling and Always stalls when trying to pull a 100 lb wakeboarder out...
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