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    1977 vs 1978 Evinrude

    I have a 1977 Evinrude 140hp v4. Model number 140783S. But when I look for parts alot if not most say for a 1978 to 1998?? Was 1977 a one off year?? Or is the 1977 and the 1978 powerhead the same?? Any information would be appreciated
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    It is FINISHED!!!!!!!!!

    Hi all, I have post a few time on telling about my very first motor rebuild. It is a 1977 Evinrude 140hp V4. First a few things that I did. I found that the seller I got the boat from was not as honest as one would like. But I can not blame him for my ignorance. I should have checked a few...
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    1976 Lund Tyee 1950

    I have a 20' Lund Tyee from 1976 and I am redoing few things...Like the floor and I am adding a gas tank. The question I have is about the gas tank? Does the tank need to be grounded to the hull?? Or just the gauge and another question about the gauge?? Is this like an auto gas gauge and does it...
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    1977 v4 140HP

    I just finished my complete rebuild on my v4... now it is time to take it to the lake for a test run?? I have a question about the break in?? How should I run this motor for a break in period?? What RPM for how long?? Changing RPM every few minutes?? *** Also I was wondering if I should run it...
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    77 140hp choke soleniod

    I was wondering if any can tell me if there is supposed to be a spring under the plunger that goes into the automatic choke solenoid ? If so where can I find one?? I MUST HAVE LOST IT DURING MY REBUILD... NOT BAD IF THAT IS ALL I LOST. Thanks Larry P.S. It has been a year in the making, but I...
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    Tilt & Trim 1977 4v 140hp

    I have searched hi and low and can not find the part number for my tilt motor on my 1977 Tilt and Trim. I need a part number ?? Anyone out there have that info? Thanks
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    Evinrude Prop

    Just picked up a new old stock prop for my 1977 Evinrude 140hp.. It is missing the round plastic piece on the back of the prop there is a groove in the back behind the blades where it goes?? What is this called and should I get a new one or can I run it like that????
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    V4 Power Head??

    What blocks are the same on the 4v?? I have a 1977 140 V4 out being bored. But can not seem to get it back?? it has been 3 months and the guy from Great Lakes Marine in Denver can not seem to get my block back. I am looking for a replacement? What block can I use? I have everything else.
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    Motor Rebuild Pics...1977 EVINRUDE

    This is not tHE motor yet.. The block is still out being bored. But I just finished the motor cover and thought I would share a few pics.... This is my first try at this but I think it turned out pretty good.
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    1977 EVINRUDE 140HP V4 Rebuild

    Hello, I found out I bought a bad motor and now it is time to rebuild it. The carbs fouled up and I burned(or the old owner Burned) the # 4 piston. I have decided to rebuild it and to replace all 4 pistons. So I am having it bored .030 + on all cylinders and installing new pistons , wrist pins...
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    1977 Evinrude 140hp Plugs?

    I bought a Lund Tyee 1950 with a Evinrude 140 V4. It was not running right so i took the plugs out and found that they are different than the recommended plugs? They are a L77JC4 the book calls for UL-77V? my concern is the plugs I pulled out? One of them had the ground leg bent over flat like...
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    Propper Props???

    ok... going to try and make this easy to read. i have a evinrude 140 hp outboard motor. looking to change props. i am running a 13.75" X 15 now. Looking to gain top end and help plane out better. I do not know a lot about props and the changes that a new prop will make. Can anyone please...
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