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    kill switch?

    First, if my fuel line is not air tihgt or pressure is leaking that could lead to my eninge not turning over right?? Secondly how do I disconnect the kill switch. I have found the black and yellow wires.. . now what??
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    Starting problems

    I have a 1990 Johsno VRO 140. The VRO pump has been pulled off, and it is set up to have 50:1 mix. My mechanic had it running and said it was rady to go. He said I need a kill switch though. Of course I get it and I can't get it started. My question is is the fuel line right next to the VRO oil...
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    Tachometer??

    Have a 1990 johnson 140 VRO. i have my Truck tach that i bought. It a racing Tach and it looks really cool. I wanted to put it on my boat.. My question is there a tach wire that I can wire straight into like a car and the use the postive and negative to the battery?? Any help thanks<br />Andrew
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    Amount of Fuel Needed

    Okay guys, I have a 1990 Johnson 140 VRO. I have a 17' ChrisCraft fiberglass. My question is what size fuel tank would you guys carry for a day of fishing. I have a 12 gal but I am guessing that will not last long with this size motor.
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    1990 Johnson 140 VRO

    -- I have recently just purchased the engine. About a week ago. ANd I have been wokring on getting it water ready.. I have been hearing rumors that some 90's model Johnny's have had quarks when the company went bankrupt?? So where does my motor fall and do they really have a bad history.??<br...
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    Almost done.

    Okay, I think I have the power tilt and trim hooked up to my relay. This is a 1990 Johnson 140 VRO. Now here is my question can I used regular hevy gauge wire for the batttery leads? I think I found the positive conncetion bove the starter where do I hook the negative battery connection. Also...
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    Fuel line, Oil injection connections WHERE??

    Okay my first post might have been to long.. where is the nipple for oil injection and fuel line connections located on the powerhead, for 1990 Johnson VRO 140
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    Fuel line, Oil injection connections WHERE??

    Okay my first post might have been to long.. where is the nipple for oil injection and fuel line connections located on the powerhead, for 1990 Johnson VRO 140
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    Need help badly

    Okay guys, I have a 1990 Johnson 140 VRO. I am switching from a 71 Evinrude 135. I have hooked up everything that I know how. this motor is a lot newer and has power tilt and trim. I have the throttles hook up and the power cable big red one from the throttle hooked up. I have the VRO oil tank...
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    Need help badly

    Okay guys, I have a 1990 Johnson 140 VRO. I am switching from a 71 Evinrude 135. I have hooked up everything that I know how. this motor is a lot newer and has power tilt and trim. I have the throttles hook up and the power cable big red one from the throttle hooked up. I have the VRO oil tank...
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    HOw much to paint?

    can a local body shop paint your boat?? I have heard the Automotive paint is similar to Marine paint. I have a 17' Chris Craft that is fading and needs a new gel coat. HOw hard is it do it myslef. Is there anything paint that is ready to paint without primeing. Any suggestion. With primeing do...
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    Bottom Paint??

    I have a 1986 Chris Craft, the bottom paint is coming off and the whole thing is faded form being outside. I want to try and restore it. Is there any type of paint at my hardware store that I can paint the bottom with?? And then any suggestions on the sides and the rest of the boat??<br />Andrew
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    Screw went throuhg bottom of fiberglass hull?? Help!!!

    Alright guys, this project boat I got an 86 Chris Craft 18' I have been working on it all summer. Just got an engine and refurbished the interior. But as I was checking the hull I found a drywall screw came through the fiberglass and you can see out side the hull. I checked all my recent...
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    VRO what is it?

    Hey guys, just need some clarification. Ijust bought an 86 Johnson 140 VRO. It will be here Monday. The guy said that he sent the oil tank and hoses with it. My question is, VRO is that oil injection like a Suzuki DT or is it a seperate tank that sits with the gas can?? Not sure how to hook it...
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    Evinrude 50hp

    I own a 17' Chirs Craft Cavalier Fiberglass tri hull. It has been converted to an outboard? Would a 50 hp enigine get me in the water and be able to do some tubing.. Any guesses on speed? I just don't have the money for a bigger engine. I have seen Fiberglass Whaler boats with 50's put on them...
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    Evinrude 50hp

    I own a 17' Chirs Craft Cavalier Fiberglass tri hull. It has been converted to an outboard? Would a 50 hp enigine get me in the water and be able to do some tubing.. Any guesses on speed? I just don't have the money for a bigger engine. I have seen Fiberglass Whaler boats with 50's put on them...
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    Bow pads?????

    I am currently redoing an 86 Chris Craft Cavalier bow rider? I need to find the pads that run along the edges of the front. Anyonw know where I can get replacement pads for that?
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    Oil Injection

    My question is, an engine with oil injection, do you run just regular gas in the can(no premix) and fill the oil resvior up with 2 stroke oil correct? and the engine mixes it. Specifically 87 Suzuki DT 140. Thanks guys,
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    Chyrsler Charger info?

    Is a 82 Chyrlser Charger 140 a good motor? I am just looking to find some more info out. I am looking at getting one and was wondering what you guys thought.. are they that much worse than OMC brands, just the drift I catch from reading forums? Any info or history would be very helpful. Oh where...
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    Inboard to outboard conversion?

    My buddy is looking to buy this boat for real cheap, the inobard was taken out beacuse of cracked block but a frame was built to convert it to an outboard by some guy who builds boats. It stick out about 2 feet form the boat. I looked at it and it looks soild an it floats, can anyone see any...
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