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    2001 - 225 EFI problem

    Boat sat for 30 days. Started the engine backed out of slip and it shut down. No water in the fuel filter but the fuel bulb was not hard. Primed the line and still will not start. Electronics appear OK. Can an EFI get vapor lock or some other condition if the fuel vacuum is lost. Any...
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    Will it Fit?

    Putting a 2001 Yamy 115 where I had an '83 Johnson 140. The steering is a simple teleflex system. Will the teleflex bolt right on to the Yamy bracket or is it different than the OMC connection? Thanks
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    Rigging Yamaha' 01 115 2stroke

    Just purchased a Yam 115 2 stroke and want to install it myself. Most of the conections seem plug and play. It does have a yamaha digital tach, seperate key switch and I am installing a flush mount control. I need some advice on how to get the wiring diagrams necessary to install. I looked...
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    83' 140J bubbleback in hot water

    The thermostat on my 83' Johnson 140 is stuck closed after the winter storage and the engine overheats within 2 minutes. The stat on this engine is down at the botton in the cowling and is impossible for a normal human to get to. Does anyone have a a method to open the thermostat without...
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    Cabo or Costa Rica in Feb.

    We are planning a fishing trip for February and are trying to decide between Cabo and Costa Rica. We are looking for consistent action not one trophy fish. Any specific recomendations on boats, captains, lodging etc. will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Head Gasket Help

    Replacing head gasket on 1983 J140 V4 with an omc gasket and the brown liquid omc gasket sealer. Where and how should the sealer be applied. I assume that none should be applied to the inner metal rings that squeeze between the cylinder and the head but I am not sure. Also, how long must I...
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    Will it BLOW

    I snapped off a bolt holding the cylinder head on my '83 J 140 v4. Over the next month a leak started. Small drop every 5 seconds. Two months in the leak continues without obvious ill effect. Is it likely that the leak will reach the cylinder and cause it to blow or is there a good chance...
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    "83 Bubble Back V4 140 Johnson

    Starts fine and runs fine at speed but cuts out after some time at idle. Revs drop off then back a number of times before it konks out. On the muffs if i keep the rpm at 1200 it will hold the idle. If I try to drop below 1200 it starts to cough after a short time. Any thoughts will be...
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    How much foam?

    I am looking to replace the foam in my 16 ft. dual console sportcraft that is a 1976. The original foam was only in the center section on either side of the keel. I need a rough estimate of the amount of 4 pound foam to order from US Composites. Thanks Duxman
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    Seam on Centerline?

    Replacing floor in 16 ft. Starcraft. Will use 5/8 ply. with glass on top. It will be much easier to install the floor if I run the seam down the centerline stringer. Any problem? Thanks
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    1975 Sportcraft Safari 16.5 Rebuild

    I am in the process of rebuilding a '75 Sportcraft and have removed the rotted floor and the wet foam. The stringers are still good. I intend to replace the plywood floor cover it with glass and a coat of Evercoat non-skid. I have three initial questions.<br />1. What should I use to coat rhe...
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    HP for 140 w 115 carb

    I purchased a rebuilt 1983 140 Johnson that has 115 carbs. The intake and other parts are the orignal 140 parts. How much horsepower with this engine produce with the 115 carbs?
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    115 carb on 140 engine

    I bought an '83 140 Johnson rebuild that has a 115 carb. I know the hp will be limited to 115 but are there any other issues that I need to watch for using the smaller carb? Thanks
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    Idle Speed on 140 '83 Johnson

    Need help determining the right idle speed for an '83 140 Johnson. Once the engine is warm it idles at 12 to 13 hundred rpm but sometimes it kicks down to 5 to 6 hundred. In forward the lowest rpm is 5 to 6 hundred. Where should the idle be set for normal conditions and should it be kicking...
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    Johnson 1983 140 Starting Procedure

    I had a 77 Evinrude with electric choke at the key that was suppose to be held in to choke. Just bought an 83 Johnson 140 and the seller said to only click the key in 3 or 4 times to prime and choke. On the 1983 Johnson electric choke should the key be held in or just clicked 3 or 4 times?
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