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    lowrance ?

    I thinking about getting a new fish finder.I fish in fresh water and depth is usually 100' to 200'. For the past 13 years i have been using a wide vision from humminbid but now i'm thinking about getting a lowrance LCX-17M or a X-136DF. I want duel freg so i can see my down rigger ball.Can you...
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    control box question also

    On my control box there is a on-off switch under the key switch. the on-off has a plastic cover on it with a slot on top. Is this my emergency cut off and what should be attached to it so i can shut down fast if i needed to? Thanks again to you all.
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    Timing question

    I have a 1979 115 I6 the timing should be set at max 21 degrees. I know if you adusted it higher you would burn a piston. What would happen if it was set at 18 degrees?would i not have full power? I have not timed my motor but i think the last mechanic who worked on it set it at 18 because there...
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    Draining carb bowls

    I was wondering if it was possible to drain the carb bowls on my 1979 115 I6 without taking them apart. I looked for plugs to open but did not see any.I want to get all the gas out of them for storage.Any tricks for this.Thanks again for the help you guys are great.
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    115 control cables question

    I have a 1979 115L6 and i need to change the shifter and throttle cables due to old age and freying. Is this hard to do and how hard is it to get the adjustments right. I'm pretty mechanical as I fix machines for a living. Also can anyone tell me the model # of the control in the picture. I...
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    need good inline tech

    Hi i was wondering if anyone knows of a good inline tech in the Hudson valley area of New York.I hope the answer is yes.Thanks
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    changing cables

    My gearshift cables are old and getting frayed.engine is a 1979 115 inline.Is this a easy job to do and are there any tricks to it?Thanks for the help
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    Changed prop and lost power?

    I have a 18' bowrider with a 1979 115hp I6.The old prop was a Michigan wheel 13x19 and the top speed was 42mph@5500rpm.I was sold a new michigan vortex xhs 13x19 part 3992105 and now top speed is 36 mph@5300.Now the boat wants to stall when i start to pull a skier.both props are the same size...
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    help with part #s

    I have a 1979 115hp inline6. does anyone know part #s for the carb kit and a # for a distributer cap.Does the carb float come in the kit or is it a separate #. hank yiu ahead of time for the help.members on this forum are so helpful.thanks.also this is my first post.I broke the ice
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