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    Spraying Rustoleum / Tremclad on Fiberglass Top Cap - Couple of questions

    Hey Everyone, I'm looking at painting my topcap with Rustoleum or Tremclad up here in Canada, and I just had a couple of questions before doing so. The formula I found for spraying was about a 30%-35% Thinner (Acetone), and about 6.5% Enamel Hardener. Questions: 1. Will Adding this much...
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    Johnson shipmaster type 400 box - need adapter 479

    Hey everyone, I recently picked up a shipmaster type 400 control box for my 140hp evinrude. The problem is that I currently have type 479 cables on my outboard right now, so rather then buying 2 new 400 cables with motor end adapters, are there any control box side adapters for my currently...
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    1978 Starcraft Tri-Hull Rebuild Project

    Picked up a 1978 StarCraft Tri-Hull with a 1978 140HP Evinrude on the back, got a pretty good deal on it :). Motor runs like a top (after rebuilding the carbs, Link and sync, re-did timing, adjusted transmission linkages), great compression. Transom is wet and starting to rot, so I figured it...
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    Broken Shift linkage at controls

    Hey Everyone, It appears I broke the shift cable (at the control side), my cable got pinched somehow at the engine where it goes into the housing, and I moved the throttle forward and it kind of grinded then was loose, I looked down at where the shift cable goes into the controls and I saw a...
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    13"x19 pitch to 14"x21 ?

    Hey everyone, A friend of mine is selling a 13-1/4"x17 pitch and 14"x21 pitch props. It's a screaming Deal.... the 17 pitch seems in spec, but I'm unsure of the 14" prop..So I would like to ask advice if it's worth the purchase. Currently have a 1978 140HP Evinrude with a 13"x19 Pitch, and...
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    How to lower my idle, evinrude 1978 140hp

    Hey everyone, I have a 1978 140hp(140843c) that idles to high (about 1100rpm when warmed up), and I would like to Lower that number. I've performed a link and sync, the butterfly's are closed when in neutral, the timing has been adjusted, it's runs perfect when in gear(about 750 rpm all the way...
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    Prop recommendation 17' Bowrider + 140HP Evinrude

    Hey Everyone, I'm looking for a prop recommendation for a 17' Starcraft Tri-Hull Bowrider with a 1978 Evinrude 140HP(140843C). Currently, there is the stock prop which is pretty banged up, it's an Aluminum 3 blade (not sure of the pitch). I like to do lots of watersports, fishing, and...
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    1978 140HP Evinrude only starts with quick start... then is fine

    Hey Everyone, Problem: I have an 1978 140HP Evinrude(140843c), and it only starts with a pinch of quick start sprayed into the air horn. After it's started it runs and starts fine no problems at all, runs perfect. I'd like to quit using quick start as it can damage the engine, any ideas why...
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    1972 4HP Lightwin Slowly dying on top end

    Hey Everyone, I have a 1972 4HP (4206S)Lightwin outboard. Problem: I've recently starting having a problem with the top end; When full throttle for about 3-5 Minutes the engine slowly starts to die, slowly winding down until it dies. On "slow" it trolls just fine, it only seems to die when...
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    Top end problem with a 4HP Evinrude 4206S

    Hey Everyone, Intro: I recently picked up a 1972 Evinrude 4206s outboard. This motor needed new rings, so I tore the block apart and swapped the rings (one was seized), the cylinder walls were in really good shape, and swapped the gaskets. Started 3rd pull, dialed the carb in so she runs very...
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