Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-01-2008, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-30-2008, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 74
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-30-2008, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 74
1973 Potter SF - Fuel Tank Sending Unit Location
This season my fuel gauge stopped working and through a little trouble shooting, I've determined it is likely the sending unit that has failed. Assuming my fuel tank is original to the boat, does...
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Forum: Performance
06-11-2008, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 106
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Forum: Performance
06-11-2008, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 106
Re: 1973 20' SF - Engine Trouble?
Gents....Thanks for all the advice...Well, my mechanic pulled the head off and this is what's going on (as reported by my father):
"John removed the head and it appears the "o-ring" (this is the...
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Forum: Performance
06-08-2008, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 106
Re: 1973 20' SF - Engine Trouble?
Thanks. The plug does look the same as the others as far as i can see. This model engine, strangely enough, does not have head gaskets (60 degree V4). Instead this model uses o-rings beween the...
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Forum: Performance
06-08-2008, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 106
1973 20' SF - Engine Trouble?
All,
I posted a few weeks ago regarding my engine compression issue. I have a 1996 Johnson 115 HP Outboard (new to me this season). Compression reads 110 psi on 3 and only 60 psi on 1. I tried...
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Forum: Performance
05-23-2008, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 417
Re: 1996 Johnson 115 HP V4 - Low Compression one h
I did spray the cylinder with the PowerTune...It's been sitting since Sunday. I plan to run it this afternoon and check the compression again...Keeping my fingers crossed. I will let you know what...
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Forum: Performance
05-19-2008, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 417
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Forum: Performance
05-17-2008, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 417
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Forum: Performance
05-16-2008, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 417
1996 Johnson 115 HP V4 - Low Compression one hole
I recently purchased a 1996 115HP engine for my 20' Potter. I had my mechanic mount it on the boat this week and asked that he perform a compression check. Reads 110 psi on 3 and 60 psi in the 4th....
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-14-2008, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 81
1973 Potter with 115 Johnson - Prop Sizing?
I recently purchased a 1996 115 HP V-4 Johnson for my 20' Potter and I'm trying to guage the prop size before I put her in the water. Any thoughts? I'm thinking 13 1/2" with 15 degrees pitch. Does...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-14-2008, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 64
Re: 20' SF with 1996 Johnson 115 V-4 (enough power
Thank you for the info! The next question becomes prop size and pitch...Everything I've read leads me to 13 1/2" with 15 degrees of pitch...Does that sound about right? I know I'll have to test it,...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-12-2008, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 64
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-12-2008, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 64
20' SF with 1996 Johnson 115 V-4 (enough power?)
All,
I just purchased a 1996 Johnson 115 for my 20' Potter Built. Do you feel that the 115 HP is enough power? I was looking for a 150 HP, but came across a deal on the 115 that I could not pass...
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