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    How replace the foam insulation in your cowling (outboard cover)

    Pulling this thread from the distant past......because my boat was born in the distant past. 1985 VRO 140. Does anyone have an update on different approaches? After reading the thread, my thoughts are: 1) Clean it up great like Mitch, 2) Spray it with rubberized undercarriage spray like...
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    Bypass Water Control Valve on 1985 Evinrude VRO 140 V4? Help Please.

    I have a 1985 Evinrude V4 VRO 140. The Water Control Valve is pissing water out continuously. The parts are no longer being manufactured. Here are the parts: Evinrude 0394407 (entire valve) Evinrude 0330262 (wiper) Evinrude 0329787 (seal) Q1 ? If the seal is pissing water, is it...
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    Evinrude VRO V4 140 - Pissing water from engine.

    Howdy all, I have a 1984-ish Evinrude 140 VRO V4. It is pissing a stream of water from a round thing-a-majigger near the throttle control. See pic. Like to know what it is, what to replace, and how to find the specs/instructions on how to do that. Ive attached a photo. The stream is coming...
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    Prop Nut - Tighten or loosen to install pin?

    All, I am putting a new prop on my outboard. After putting on the new prop (trial run, hand tightening only - haven't greased yet), I noticed that the nut may not be aligned for pin re-insertion. If after putting on grease, and re-installing prop, washer and nut, there is still mis-alignment...
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    How to Change Water Pump in Volvo 4.3L Penta V6

    My buddy's engine is overheating. Need to know how to test water pump (i.e. will it be loose like in an auto) and to learn how to remove and replace and even where to buy a good rebuilt water pump. Do they have thermostats (scuse if a barney question).
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    Changing Water Pump - Gear Case Oil

    Guys, I am now sure servicing my water pump is in order after my boat was not run for 3 years, regardless of stream from tell-tale. I also intend to change the lower gear case oil. What order should they be done? It seems to me that I should empty the gear case, then do the water pump...
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    How to install new temperature gauge

    I need to install a new temperature gauge on my Glastron SSV-187. It looks like a standard 2" gauge.
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    Gelcoat Restoration, Protection & Maintenance Questions

    I just bought a 1985 Glastron. It sat in the hot desert sun for a couple of years and the gelcoat needs some work. Attached is an image. On the image you can see the gelcoat: Below the bumper looks decent. My thoughts are 1) light polishing, 2) 3 coats of wax. Below the bumper the gelcoat is...
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    Water Pump Working? What to Expect?

    All, I started my '85 Ev 140 VRO for the first time in 3 years. It turned over, but then I shut it down to learn more about what to look for to make sure the water pump is working. I ran it for about 20 seconds. Water peed out of three holes in the back of the lower case, 2 under the...
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    Cost/Process of Converting from VRO2 to OMS

    Does anyone know the cost (parts only) of converting my Ev 140 VRO from VRO2 to OMS?
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    Results of 1st Start of 1985 Ev VRO 140 After 3 Years Asleep

    I started my 1985 Evinrude VRO 140 today (out of water) after it had not been operated in 3 years. I did the following prep: 1) Siphoned out all the old fuel and filled the tank with 10 gallons fresh. I siphoned the fuel out using the fuel line outlet on the transom - very handy! 2) Checked...
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    Trying to Remove Steering Cable to Clean Tilt Tube

    My steering is difficult on a used boat I just inherited. Glastron 18' with an Evinrude 140 VRO, with Rack steering. Initially the steering was frozen. Lubed a few zerks and worked it to point where now the wheel turns pretty easy when turning engine to starboard, but takes a lot of muscle to...
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