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    Evinrude 140 - continuation - mail order ???

    I started anothe rpost as my one from September 2002 was becoming to large.<br /><br />Thanks to 2K Boat, Dhadley and others there is now light at the end of the tunnel.<br /><br />The problem started after a rebuild. The engine ran like a dog and the mechanics swapped just about everything.<br...
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    Trim /steering question

    A friend of mine recently replaced his propeller with a diferent pitch.<br /><br />Since the swap his boat has a tendency to pull to the right, and quite hard.<br /><br />I suggested he adjusted the trim tab.<br /><br />He discussed this with the mechanics at the marina and they said it is not...
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    One 4 the experts!

    I am posting this on behalf of a Friend.<br /><br />He has a 1994 Johnson 120.<br /><br />Problem is that the engine jerked when on the plane. He could feel a jerk (and what felt like a thud) Originally he thought it was flotsam but it was too regular. It used to happen once a minute but...
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    Evinrude XP 10 Water Pump still problems

    I have a water problem with my XP. No water from the tell tail. I pulled out the pipe and it was full of sand. Obviously blocked. <br /><br />I am planning to drop the lower unit and look at the state of the pump, or is there a quicker way to check the circuit? I only see a short length of...
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    I think I know the answer to this but??

    A silly question?? I have an 1989 Evinrude 140.<br /><br />VRO is currently disconnected bt previous owner. I briefly considered getting it working but looking through various posts I think the advice would be to leave it switched off and manually mix.<br /><br />Is this good advise to...
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    Water Temp. Alarm Testing

    Does anyone know how to go about testing the water temperature alarm please? I have never heard it go off, but I would like to know it works.<br /><br />Engine is a 1989 Evinrude 140.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Paging Dhadley and Pannet

    Dhadley,<br /><br />I thought I would post separately regarding my Evinrude.<br /><br />I recently changed my water pump about 5 hours ago and I am not happy with it. Doing installation I crushed the new gasket but used sealer and it looked OK. Water was stronger at the tell tale but not...
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    Going down!!!

    Last week I was sitting on the beach recovering from a dive just watching the sea rolling in. Unusualy there was quite a large amount of surf and the breakers were about 2 ft high.<br /><br />I was sitting there watching a 15ft boat with a 75 outboard with 5 passengers come up to the beach. It...
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    Heeeelp Evinrude 140 again - paging 2KBoat or Evinrude aces

    I last posted in June (Joe Reeves helped with some advice) when my 1989 140 V4 looper shed a piston ring. I took advice and had a complete rebuild. A rebore and oversize piston, new rings throughout and a complete set of bearings. I am living in Oman and the no. of mechanics available is limited...
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    Evinrude 140 rebuild price - rip off ?

    Help....<br /><br />My 1989 140 VRO shed a piston ring and requires some attention.<br /><br />I need a new piston (oversize) a re-bore and new rings.<br /><br />Whilst having all this work done I decided to get new rings on all pistons and a complete set of new bearings throughout. <br /><br...
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    Evinrude 140 Trim/tilt

    Gents,<br /><br />2 items for help please.<br /><br />From fully down my engine sometimes takes a while from operating the pump until it starts to move upwards. This isn't every time just sometimes, and then only when it is fully down. The pump or motor (I don't know which) makes a strange...
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    Dead Tacho

    In a previous post (still open and ongoing) I mentioned problems with my tacho not working.<br /><br />Schematic, you said to check the volatage and gave me wiring options. 4 Wires, gnd, live, ignition and AC.<br /><br />My tacho only has 3. Gnd, live and AC. When I switch on the ignition the...
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    Hull repairs and painting

    Gents,<br /><br />I am new to boating. I have a Wellcraft 190 with an Evinrude 140. I am in the process of sorting the engine and getting the electrics in top shape. Now I wish to improve the hull.<br /><br />The bottom of the Hull has some deep scores and the fibreglass matting is visible in...
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    Wet mooring and engine cleaning

    I currently have my boat stored on trailer in a local boat club. My wife is completely hacked off with the hassles of launching.<br /><br />As winter approaches ( I am in Oman so its still warm :-) ) the sea will get slightly rougher and not always easy to launch the boat. I have an option to...
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    New water pump/gearbox affecting performance

    Gents,<br /><br />I have successfully managed to swap my water pump and lower unit on my Evrinrude 140. Some of you will undoubtedly remember the saga.<br /><br />All works fine and I get a strong stream of water.<br /><br />However, I have some concerns. When I first started the engine there...
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    Heeeelp any engine mechanics

    Can someone please have a look at my post on the 5th November. NGRIFF1 - still problems..<br /><br />I am still having problems removing the lower unit and the next step will be a 5lb hammer.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Still Skeg (lower unit) problems

    Guys,<br /><br />I still have problems detaching my lower unit (formerly described as a skeg!)skeg. Can you look at my posting on the 2nd Nov. <br /><br />VRO issue can wait.<br /><br />Is there a method I can talk directly with guys that already contributed ? They may think the problem is...
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    Evinrude 140 Skeg (lower Unit) removal and VRO fitting

    Some may remember me as a novice mariner in Oman without a manual. That has now been sorted and hopefully I will take delivery of one soon. But....<br /><br />I have been given a spare engine without the power head- all ancillaries though.<br /><br />I wish to replace the lower unit with my...
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    Evinrude 140 lots of questions - heeeellllpppp

    Hopefully some of you wonderful mariners can help an inexperienced sailor in Oman.<br /><br />I have a Evinrude VRO 140. Can you help with the following please.<br /><br />I was told my prop is not correctly sized for the boat. It is 13 3/4 * 15. Does anyone know what it should be ?<br /><br...
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    Evinrude 140 questions (1980's model I think)

    Can someone help please with some questions I have on my engine. I am an inexperienced outboard owner. My engine coolant tell tail does not stream a jet of water like I see on other engines but simply flows out. Is this normal for this type of engine. I think the pump may need replacing.<br...
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