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Old June 22nd, 2007, 06:27 PM
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Default 1978 Evinrude 140HP V4 missing a piston.

Hi everybody. I recently aquired a boat with a slight problem.



I tried looking for the model number of this motor but I couldn't find it. I looked on the transom and I couldn't see any freeze plugs on the motor. I just know 1978 Evinrude 140HP V4 with electric start and power tilt and trim.

I am going to try to rebuild this engine. My main concern right now is: Is the cylinder re-sleevable?

Thanks, any other advice is appreciated.
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Old June 22nd, 2007, 06:53 PM
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Default Re: 1978 Evinrude 140HP V4 missing a piston.

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I am going to try to rebuild this engine. My main concern right now is: Is the cylinder re-sleevable?

Thanks, any other advice is appreciated.
Sure is, if you can find a machine shop that has the experience to do it. I'd be concerned with what other internal damage was done to that motor. Piston pieces had to go somewhere.
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Old June 22nd, 2007, 10:11 PM
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Default Re: 1978 Evinrude 140HP V4 missing a piston.

i guess that one didn't seize!!!
parts for those engnes are everywhere, i think all of the v-4 models of that era were pretty much the same block/bore/stroke. BUT i have been known to be wrong once!
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Old June 23rd, 2007, 08:56 PM
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Default Re: 1978 Evinrude 140HP V4 missing a piston.

Okay, so there is chance that its repairable. Whats a good place/site to get parts for these engines? ex. sleeve's, pistons
Thanks
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Old June 23rd, 2007, 09:19 PM
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Default Re: 1978 Evinrude 140HP V4 missing a piston.

i get mine off of ebay, right now there is a nice v-4 block, cheap. i myself prefer the weisco pistons, a tad bit noisier, but will handle nitrous!!!
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