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    Starter burnt out?

    Yesterday while trouble shooting my engine the starter stopped working. It would only spin, but the top part never pops up. It seems like it spins at a slower speed now. <br /><br />The parts store says I need a new starter. My questions is does this sound like the bushings were burnt or...
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    Batteries not charging....where to start?

    I have a '84 140hp Evinrude. Everytime i run the boat i have to use my charge to start the motor. I know my motor has a charging system however i am use to working on cars and not boats. Where do i start my trouble shooting?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Marvin<br /><br />www.speedjunkie.org/boat
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    cleaning out lower unit

    I pulled the lower unit out of my '84 Evinrude 140.<br /><br />The oil mixed with water. However i had just changed the oil last week and ran the motor for the first time since that change today. I am assuming the seals or something just happen to go bad or let go today while running the...
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    Need new nipple off of carb. Where to find new one?

    I am in the middle of a carb rebuild on my '84 Evinrude 140. As i was removing the bottom carb i snapped off part of the plastic fuel niple on the bottom of the fuel bowl.<br /><br />A picture of this part can be seen here ---> http://www.speedjunkie.org/images/fuelnip2.jpg <br />...
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    Carb rebuilding

    Do I need to put glue on my carb gaskets? Or can i install them dry?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Evinrude model year?

    I need to find out what year model# E140TXCRD was made. I thought it was a 1984 model, but my local Marine parts store says they cant locate a carb rebuild kit for that year. I am trying to rebuild my carbs. But for future knowledge I think knowing the correct year would be good.<br /><br />I...
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    Carb rebuild ?'s on Evinrude vro 140.

    I have a 1984/5 140 hp motor model E140TXCRD. What is the recommended carb rebuild kit? Would I require one kit for each carb? Sorry for all the questions, but I want to get this done right the first time. Please feel free to leave any tips or recommendations.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Marvin
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    Evinrude throttle woes.

    Yesterday I replaced the throttle cables on my '85 140 Evinrude. The old cables were breaking apart and prior to that I noticed the engine would not go into reverse.<br /><br />After i replaced cables, the gear lever that one of the throttle cables connect too is very hard to move. Meaning I...
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    Can't get it up!.......Evinrude motor

    Last week i was finally able to get my 1985 Evinrude 140 running. However the tilt button no longer works properly. I use to be able to raise and lower the motor with it. Now it will only lower the motor.<br /><br />Where should i start looking to fix this problem? <br /><br />The entire box...
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    Trailer axel repair

    I have a double trailer only its missing one axel. Before i can purchase a new axel I need to know what lenght to get. How do i measure my one good axel?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Marvin
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