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    87 Evinrude 140 carb rebuild question.

    Hi, I have a newly acquired 1987 Evinrude 140 VRO. E140TLCUA Still using the VRO system. PO did a carb clean but did not disassemble them so I want to. I will get an oem manual shortly. Through my recent research of carb rebuild kits, I have found the rebuild kits are very basic looking. And...
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    Help with compression test!

    I would like to compression test a newly acquired motor to have a baseline if I have future problems and to see if the motor is in as good condition as it seems. I have a loaner compression tool. The controls and battery are currently hooked up but there is no safety lanyard on the controls. I...
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    Newbie needs fuel tank help!!

    I recently purchased a 1980 Grady White Tarpon 190 with an 87 Evinrude 140 VRO. (Still using VRO system) The previous owner put 10 gals of fuel in the tank to run it for me before purchase. The motor cold started great and idled great, etc. He purchased the package to steal the motor for his...
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    What are these? Propped trim tabs or for trolling?

    Hi, I'm new with boating and just purchased a Grady-White. While searching around looking at other peoples Gradys to gain ideas and upgrades for mine, I came across this post. I noticed his trim tabs had props!?! Are they an alternative for trolling or for stabilization under power? I tried to...
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    Whats under the carpeted deck in late 70 to early 80 GW's?

    I've been looking at a few older GW's in the 17-18' range and they have what looks like carpet or vinyl deck covering. Whats under that? Did GW use fiberglass over plywood underneath or should I expect to see the decks covering glued directly to marine plywood?
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    Boat recommendations for 70 hp Johnson??

    I have a sweet, recently rebuilt 92 70 HP Johnson outboard. I am in the market looking for a new boat, center console or open boat. I mainly and mostly will use it for fishing bays and rivers, but would occasionally like to take it out further (within sight of land of course). I called on one...
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    Cheap fix for deck to hull crack?

    I have a 73 MFG Gypsy 15' converted to a center console. I got the boat pretty cheap but its not the "long term" boat that I want. I figured it was good enough to get me out there killing fish until I could afford something bigger. But its good for the meantime. 99% of the floor is solid, but...
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    Is there a cross reference for swapping a powerhead? 25 hp to 30 hp

    For a winter project, I was researching rebuilding my powerhead for reliability purposes where I'm unsure of the condition of mine. I found a 25 horse rebuilt powerhead for relatively cheap. The seller states that is a "fine spline" drive shaft but does not mention year or block part #. And...
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    87 Johnson wont start, good spark. Fuel? Compression?

    I did a compression check on my motor earlier. 55 psi on both cyl cold at wot. Tester was bleeding out without releasing pressure from bleeder valve, Autozone rental. After messing around with the bleeder valve on the tool I was able to keep the reading until I released the pressure. Fuel bowl...
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    Swapping out a '87 30 hp Johnson for an '89 50 hp Evinrude, same controls & steering?

    Swapping out a '87 30 hp Johnson for an '89 50 hp Evinrude, same controls & steering? I'm new to the boating world, I just purchased a cheap boat with a non running 87 30 hp Johnson. I have spark, I'm doing a compression test later today. But I have an 89 Evinrude 50 hp possibly available to me...
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