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    evinrude 1984 e115tlcrd remove lower unit

    I am trying to remove the lower unit from the above Evinrude ob motor to replace the water pump. I have removed the shoulder bolt from the shift rod (it is free), the trim plate and the two 5/8" bolts under and just ahead of it, and 4 ea 5/8" bolts from the gearcase flange. That makes a...
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    Steering question

    I'm not sure what you call it, but I think it is called positive steering or no feed back steering. While steering the boat my steering hangs up and I have to increase pressure and it will turn free, then it will stick again. It hasn't been a big problem, but I feel it is a sign of something...
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    Battery charger question

    I have a battery charger, but no manual. The charger has a 12v or 24v setting switch. It also has a Charge or Activate switch. What is the Activate position for? I have never used it. Don't know what it it's function could be. I usually use the 12v and charge settings never "activate" Thanks...
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    Question on soldering trailer light wiring

    I just finished replacing the trim motor on my old evinrude. While I go my boat and trailer under the shed and it is too hot to fish I had the idea to replace all the old wiring ,broken lights etc and be ready for September. I forgot I don't have a good soldering tool. I got 3 hand held...
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    How do you decide what hole to install the thrust rod?

    I removed the thrust rod from under my power trim for my Evinrude 1984 E115TLCRD to help facilitate the necessary removal of the power trim unit for motor replacement. While the unit was out I cleaned and repainted the housing and brackets holding the unit. Now I can't remember what hole to re...
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    Evinrude trim question after replacing trim motor

    I am replacing the trim motor on my Evinrude 1984 E115 TLCRD. The trim unit is on my bench. When motor is replaced is it possible and practical to check the unit for operation before reinstalling on the boat? If so, what procedure do you suggest? Thanks jimpittman
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    Installing trim motor on evinrude 1984 115hp TLCRD

    I am ready to install my new trim motor onto the trim/tilt unit of my 1984 evinrude. The trim motor mounts just above the filter for the hydraulic pump. The filter has a soft spongy gasket/seal? between the filter and the base of the new motor. The filter and gasket/seal ? are both in good...
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    How does power trim work?

    I am in the process of replacing the rusted out motor on the trim unit for my Evinrude 1984 115 TLCRD motor. There are two wires that go to the motor and two separate wires going to a toggle type switch in the same area as the motor. It comes from and goes back to the area of the relays for the...
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    How to remove frozen SS bolts Holding power trim unit on 1984 Evinrude 115 TLCRD.

    Trying to remove power trim unit to replace motor, pump and what ever on the above motor. Got the pin out of the tilt piston using heat a BFH hammer and lots penetrating oil, but SS bolts holding the rest of the unit are frozen. Tried box wrench at first and graduated up to impact wrench. Got...
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    1984 EVINRUDE 115 HP E115TLCRD Tilt Piston top pin removal

    I am trying to remove the top pin from the tilt piston in order to access the screws holding the motor for the power trim. The casing on the motor has corroded and the motor has to be replaced. I removed the wire clips on each end of the top pin on the tilt piston, tried driving the pin out...
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    Power trim/ tilt bypassed, Can boat be operated?

    My power trim on my 1984 Evinrude 115 quit operating at the boat launch after loading on trailer. Trouble shooting indicates a problem in the motor. My question is this: If I open the relief screw and lower the motor can I use the motor until I can properly fix the trim problem? Thanks jim pittman
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    Evinrude 115 hp E115TLCRD Not firing on two cylinders

    My old Evinrude has been getting harder to start lately. Today I found that two cylinders on the same side (starter side) are not firing. Is there something rather simple for me to do that may save a trip to the shop. I thought about swapping powerpacks to opposiste sides, but thought there...
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    How to load power pro onto bait caster

    Someone gave me a spool of 30# power pro at christmas and I want to load it on my calcutta bait caster. My question is " do I leave a cushion of the monofilament line on the spool or do I empty the spool completely and spool the new line on. Any tips for usin this type of line? Thanks jimpittman
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    Lowrance Mark4 GPS/Sonar

    Has anyone out there purchased or are using a Lowrance Mark 4 unit. I received one for Christmas and am disappointed with the outdated map used for their chart screen. It has to be over 50 years old, as it dosen't show structures such as locks and bridges and canals that have been in existance...
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    Is foam insulation below deck of aluminum boat necessary?

    The previous owner installed 4 layers of 1" foam sheeting below the aluminum deck of my 16 foot aluminum flat boat. It is between the ribs. I want to lift the deck and clean the inside bottom of the boat. Should I re install the foam sheeting. Someone told me this is a hazzard as the boat...
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    Power trim switch problem

    I have an old Evinrude 115 hp. It's about a 1988 model. It runs good but the power trim rocker switch located in the control box throdle handle is not making contact for the up position. You can't fish in Louisiana with out being able to tilt your motor. How difficult is it to make a proper...
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    Trailering motor in the up position

    I have a 115 evinrude on a 16ft alluminum flat boat. I have been trailering the motor in the up position and used one of those portable aluminum motor supports that one end fits on the bottom of the trailer and the other end on lower unit of the motor. I noticed the other day that the motor...
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    Water in 2cycle oil. Can I use it?

    I know I am going to get clobbered on this question but I hate to throw away 3/4 gal of outboard motor oil at $21.00 a gal. It seems that I have an undetermined amount of water that seeped or condensed in a one gallon container with a screw top sitting in my boat for a couple of months (April &...
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    Towing old motor in partial up position?

    This is probably a waste of your time , but I have an old 115 hp 1988 (rebuilt in good shape) Johnson motor. I have it on an 18 ft wide, deep flat boat. I recently changed trailers to a lower trailer ( easier to launch at the short boat launches in louisiana). My problem is that I now have had...
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    Receiver up or down?

    I have a Toyota 4 runner six cylinder. I use a 3" off set receiver. The manual says that the off set goes up for 8 cylinder models and down for six cylinder models. What is the reason for this. What will happen if I use the receiver in the up position instead of down? jimpittman
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