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    1987 140 HP Johnson VRO Warm Starting Issue

    Having no problem on a cold start. After running and warming up I am having issue getting getting outboard started if I shut off. Usually run from any where from a half hour to 2-3 hours trolling and at WOT before turning off. As soon as if turn her off she doesn't want to start again ( Full...
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    1987 140 HP Starting Problem

    Model # j140txcua Had on and off again issues with this engine getting started after being run straight for durations over 15 minutes to 3 hours. Seems easy to start at first and then after running out to the kelp and turning off will not start again for at least 30 minutes or more. Wait it out...
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    Shift shaft lenght-general question-140 johnson 87

    Trying to get my lower unit back on and hooked up correctly. Shift shaft got adjusted and having trouble finding right height in neutral as manual states. I have measured to height requirements for engine but things are still off. I noticed it seems like neutral has a range of height options. I...
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    140hp 1987 Lower Unit-Correct Gear Selection

    Feel as though I may be coming close to finishing a project that has kicked my but butt, seemed so simple to do a water impellar change. Took the lower unit off and did exactly what I read not to do moved the shift shaft. Recently got lower unit back on and forward wasn't engaging. Pulled lower...
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    Johnson 140 1987 lower unit assembled prop locks in forward throttle

    Need some help. Got the lower unit back on: in reverse the prop locks both ways (think is normal right?), neutral spins freely, forward locks both ways. Is this because the height of the shift shaft is off. I ended up messing with the height and then tried measuring to the manual's suggestions...
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    1987 140 HP j140txcua lower unit back on

    Need some help getting lower unit back on after water pump change. While lower unit is off prop spins freely, when placed back on and tightened with one screw prop becomes locked both directions (shift shaft still not connected with bolt). I am trying to get the top of shift shaft eyelit to...
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    Shift lever not going into neutral position 20hp Tiller

    I have a 1989 20 HP Johnson/Evinrude tiller E20CRCO. I recently purchased and have not used yet on boat. The motor had a lot of work recently done and seems to be in great shape for the year. I was trying to get her started and went to make sure she was in neutral, somehow pushed it into forward...
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    Milky Oil? How to diagnose the problem.

    Wanting some advice on my next step. I am sure someone will tell me to take it to the mechanic but I like to learn as much as possible. I have been noticing some milky colored substance coming from just above the midsection from a seal. It runs fine but have noticed it before and now there is a...
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