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    35 Years Old and Showing It... BAD...

    I'm not talking about my mistress, well I guess maybe one of them in a sense... She is a 1979 Champion Tri-hull with a 1982 Johnson 140 and not looking too hot these days. I got the boat through a "hell-of-a-deal" (at least she's paid for with a clean title). The story goes I spent the past...
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    SLOW Mode Question

    Hi All, Can anyone out there tell me if a 1982 Johnson 140 is equipped with SLOW mode? Thanks for any help! J.
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    Spark Test Question

    Hi all, This may be a silly question to some, but I wanted to clarify. When performing a spark test on my '82 Johnson 140 can I jump the solenoid posts w/o the ignition key turned and net the desired results? I ask because I cant seem to gat a good spark on my tester on any cylinder even...
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    1982 Johnson 140 Stator Question

    Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could shed a little light on the stator for the above listed motor. Basically there are two OEM part numbers. One is for a 6 amp and the other a 10 amp. My engine has power tilt & trim. So would I be making a good guess by thinking that my engine would...
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    Electrical Tape In Impeller Housing???

    So I got the lower unit off and I will be replacing the impeller. However, I was wondering if someone out there could tell me why there was electrical tape blocking two holes in the housing. One was at the bottom of the housing, and the other was blocking a hole under the plate at the top of...
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    What's leaking from my johnson???

    Just replaced fuel lines and power packs. Started her up and this is what happened...
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    Carb Cleaning Question

    Hi All! Quick question. I am thinking on of my high speed orifices may be clogged on my '82 Johnson 140. Even if it's not, the carbs haven't been cleaned in many, many years. If I disassemble the carb and give her a good cleaning, will there be any kind of synchronization required after I...
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    1982 Johnson 140 Won't go over 2,000 RPM At WOT

    Hi All, New to the forum and new to boat ownership (but not boating). Here's the story. I purchased my Dad's old Champion from him and he always kept it in great shape. It has a 1982 Johnson 140 on it and i had no problems last year, ran like a bat out of hell. Dewinterized it and took it...
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