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    Johnson V4 Charging System Wiring

    Hi, i have a johnson V4 140bhp two stroke. 1995 model. I've manually wired it to my yamaha 501 remote one system at a time. I'd now like to connect the charging system. I'm thinking i just need to use a single spare piece of wire to connect the yellow wire from the regulator/rectifier at the...
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    Only one gear oil plug????

    Johnson VRO 140 V4. 1996. Would like to change the gear oil but manual says there should be two slotted screws - one to fill, one to drain. Not on my engine there ain't! only 1 slotted screw 2 inches below lower unit joining edge (assumes this is for level setting). 1 Philips screw 2 inches...
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    Gear shift busted?

    Johnson VRO 140 1996. No controls and engine out the water. The gear selector moves freely and easily between reverse, neutral and forward when moved by hand and i can fee it working the gears. However, in the majority of instances the gear selector wont move from neutral to fully into...
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    Johnson / Evinrude model number help!

    New second hand engine which i believe is a Johnson VRO 140. Model number is BM 140 A Year 1996 Serial number G 04178749 Engine is a 4 cylinder 2 stroke and seems same as BJ130TLEDM Can't find this model anywhere. Could be a US vs UK model number conversion thing? Can anyone offer any...
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    Johnson VRO 140 misfire

    Hi all. Looking for some advice Johnson 1996 140 VRO with timing advance on starting. VRO disengaged and running on premix. Starts and runs but with misfire every 7 seconds ish. starboard bank runs cold, port hot. swapping coils and replacing plugs (new) makes no difference. Seems to pump...
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    johnson VRO 140 - Newby help

    Hi all. I'm new to this forum and generaly new to owning a boat! Looking for some advice and help with my replacement engine. I've bought a 1996 vro 140 (non runner) to replace my knackered yamaha v6 150. Took a chance with the engine but believe the seller to be totally genuine! Engine has...
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