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    New control box/cables help

    I'm rebuilding this engine 1979 140HP Johnson, it did not have a control box and cables, I've purchased a new box with new cables, the problem is when the cables are loose they work flawlessy, however when I put them in the trunnion on the engine block they bind and I can't shift am I missing...
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    Repair Manual Differences

    What is the difference between an Evinrude and a Johnson OEM Manual.
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    Help in selecting parts

    My compression is low, right now is 120,90,90,70. I have tried decarbon a couple of times, and since boating season is coming to an endI figured I'd go ahead and replace the rings, the problem I'm having is figuring out what all do I need to order, I know I need a head gasket set, but when I...
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    Throttle/Gear line lenght

    I have an 18FT closed bow boat that needs a set of cables for throttle/gear how do I go about measuring the lenght?
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    2 dead starters, what could possibly be?

    About 2-3 months ago, the engine 1979 Johnson 140HP was starting fine, each and every time. 3 weeks ago, the starter started getting hot and would not turn the engine over, I checked everything (I hope),. I went ahead and ordered a new starter, it came in, I installed it and it started fine the...
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    New starter causes solenoid to go bad?

    2 months ago I replaced the solenoid on a 1979 Johnson 140HP, it was just clicking, it worked fine, then last week the starter went bad, I put in a new starter, it started tight up a couple of times without a problem. Yesterday, I turned the key and all it did was click, tried a few times same...
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    Johnson Sea Horse Tuneup.

    In the mercury section there's a document about a link and sync after engine/carburetor rebuilt, I'm looking for something similar to it for the Johnson, on this engine a 1979 140HP, I have done a carburator rebuilt, new starter/solenoid, new impeller, some new wiring, and I would like to do a...
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    Battery keeps dying

    This morning I hookep up the battery to my Seahorse 1979 v4, it started ok, I worked on the engine, after 4-5 hours I attempted to start it again, the battery was dead, the only thing attached was the engine, I haven't been able to jump it either, however I did notice that the battery cables and...
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    Pressure Washing a Sea Horse

    i'm getting ready to refinish my engine, i did a lot of greasy work on the powerhead itself, it should be ok for me to pressure wash it , I figure I ask before I do anything stupid.
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    Tilt Motor Replacement?

    My tilt motor case is rusted out, it still works, but it is rusted, If I decide to replace the motor do i have to remove the whole unit to get to the screws? It is a 1979 SeaHorse V4. Thanks
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    How easy to replace an impellr on Johnson?

    I've replaced impellers on Mercury's before, this is my first attempt at replacing an impeller on a 140HP 1979 SeaHorse, how easy or hard is it, anything in particular I need to know. Thanks
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    Another sad day at the lake

    2 weeks ago, I put my boat in the lake, an old 66 inline 6, everytime I'd put it in gear, it would die, carbs flooded. I rebuild the carbs all three of them, I've rebuilt the fuel pumps, I put the boat in the water this week, same thing, except seems like it was leaking more. What is going on?
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    Dual Coil and Tach

    I'm getting ready to do the link&sync on my inline 6, I have a tach meter that needs to be connected to the coil for the reading, does it matter which coil? I have 2. Thanks
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    Motor Lock?

    I have a 1966 Inline 6, that when ever the engine is in gear, there is a latch underneat that grabs on to the trim rod so it cannot be lifted, that's fine, I'm assuming that it supposed to work for the reverse side too, my problem is that when I put it in neutral and try to lift the motor I...
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    Mercontrol Help

    I picked up an old Mercontrol that was dissasembled and I'm going to use on my 1966 inline 6, is there an initial setting for the throttle/shift cables that I need to make before I screw it back together?
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    LU Leaks water

    This was the first time I got ths engine to start, I have replaced the impeller and seals, where the lu attaches to the leg it leaks water it looks like it's not making a good seal by the side bolts, will that hurt the the engine? Can I put a gasket or sealant or just leave it alone, everything...
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    Pressurizing the lower unit.

    Can anybody tell me how do you put air in the lower unit and keep it in there to do a leak test, when you remove the air hose, won't air escape before you can put the plug back in, or am I completely off the mark.
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    Help selecting a VHF radio

    I'm looking to buy a portable VHF radio, so I can use it between my 2 boats, I have no clue on what's out there or what to get. Of course price is also a factor. Help I really need a reliable radio. Thanks
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    Does a 66 inline 6 charge the battery

    How can I check to see if it charges the battery when it's running, is it supposed to?
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    Primer Bulb Question

    My primer bulb never gets hard, it stays soft but it does deliver fuel to the engine, sometime I think too much where it spills over. Do I need a new one?
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