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    Impeller kit for Merc 1992 135hp blackmax

    I’m am trying to find the right impeller kit. A google search brings up quicksilver Model: 96148Q8. Will that work on a 1992 135hp V6 blackmax?
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    I think I need a new key switch for my 73 115 hp Johnson (4 cylinders)

    I installed a rebuilt powerhead about 5 years ago (thanks to help from this forum), and since that time the outboard has ran rather well. Over the past three years, the boat has only been out on the lake about 6 times :( I tried to start the motor over the winter, but couldn't get a spark...
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    How often should I replace impellar housing on 1973 Johnson?

    I last replaced the water impellar and the impellar housing on my 1973 Johnson/Evinrude Starflite 115393 two years ago. I haven't used the boat as much as I would like, but its time to replace the impellar before it fails. Since I replaced the housing two years ago, would it be ok for me to...
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    2 questions about LED trailer lights

    I'm looking to replace my aging trailer light system with an LED kit. Are there any kits that are particularly better than the other? What is a good kit for the cost? Also, I would like to run a seperate ground if possible and not rely on the trailer chasis. Are most LED kits equipped with a...
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    Trolling motor: Electrical interferance with fishfinder

    Hello all, I have my trolling motor connected to the same deep cycle battery as my fishfinder. The power leads for each device are ran along opposite sides of the boat, however there is common contact at the battery terminals. When I hit the pedal for the trolling motor, the inrush current...
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    Engine runs great, lower unit may be going now.

    Last Sunday, I took my rebuilt 73 115HP Johnson out to start the break-in procedure. The motor ran great and so did the lower unit, it shifted rather smoothly for an old system. Today the motor still ran great, but the lower unit wouldn't switch into forward gear at idle. It acted like it...
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    Before/After pics of 73 115hp Johnson rebuild

    I was able to successfully upload the before/after pics of my 1973 115HP Johnson. The pics show the old motor with molten piston and the installed rebuild that I purchased through iboats.com. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u54/myhysteria/before3.jpg You can see that the top piston got...
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    Rebuilt 73 115hp runs great!

    I took the boat yesterday to the lake to start breaking in my rebuilt 73 115 hp Johnson. Running 24:1 fuel ration and following the break-in instructions to the letter, the rebuilt started right up and ran smoothly for two solid hours. During the second hour I brought the motor to WOT a few...
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    Is it ok to run out the fuel in a 2 stroke?

    Is it ok to disconnect the fuel line and run the outboard until the carbs are empty or can this lead to engine damage?
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    Looking for a new tach

    I would like to purchase a new tach for my johnson 73 115hp. Can I simply purchase any teleflex tach for outboards to use for my motor, or do I need to select on specifically designed to recieve pulses from the 73 115hp? Does the new tach need calibrated? If so, how do you calibrate?
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    Bad advice from the rebuild manufacturer?

    I was reading a post in this forum about what type of fuel to use when I realized that the shop that I purchased a 115hp 1973 Johnson rebuild from told me to use 93 octane. Some replies to the post say to use no more than 89 octane; of course it depends on the motor year. What type of fuel and...
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    Having spark problems with my new rebuild

    I've finished installing my rebuilt 73 115hp Johnson and tried to start it today. Needless to say, it didn't go so well. The engine isn't getting any fire. We noticed metal shavings falling from underneath the flywheel. We took the flywheel off and found two loose bolts. In our hast over...
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    Is 3M Marine Adhesive 5200 good for the waterpump plate?

    Is 3M Marine Adhesive 5200 good for the waterpump plate?
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    New waterpump and housing, do I need sealer?

    I've gone ahead and ordered a new waterpump kit which includes a new housing (plastic as opposed to the old metal one). Do I need to use any sealer on the grommets or on the bottom gasket? If so, what kind should I use?
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    How do you find a good mechanic in your area?

    Sorry for asking this sort of question twice, but I thought that I'd be more general so that folks may answer. How do you find a good johnson outboard mechanic in your area?
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    Is there a good Johnson mechanic in the Knoxville, TN area?

    I'm getting close to finishing the reassembly of my 73 115hp Johnson and I would like to find a mechanic to do the timing and such. I'm going to try to link n sink the best I can (enough to see if it starts), then I'll take it to the mechanic for final adjustment and timing. There are a couple...
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    tilt & trim maintenance on my 115hp 73 Johnson

    I have not performed any maintenance on my tilt & trim since I purchased the boat last summer. Everything seems to work well, but is there any maintenance that I should do? Maybe lubrication?
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    How do I add a kill switch?

    The previous owner never installed a kill switch. Since i'm installing my 73 115hp Johnson rebuilt powerhead, I thought that I'd go ahead and put in one. I noticed at the store that one of these switches had three terminals, what is the best way to wire these things up?
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    Does my new fuel pump fit?

    I just ordered a new fuel pump for my 1973 115hp Johnson. I got the new pump from ishopmarine using the parts list thats on their site (its just like BRP). Anyway, the part # is 438559. The reason why I'm wondering is that although the new one looked identical to the old one, the top of the...
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    installing a new hour meter

    I'm installing a new hour meter on my rebuilt 73 115hp Johnson. I would like to wire the meter to the control box in such a way that it only operates if the engine is running. I want to avoid clocking hours while only the accessory switch is on. I haven't looked on a diagram to see which wires...
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