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    Fuel Line Prime

    How long after pumping the fuel bulb to "prime" the fuel line, should it stay primed (ie. gas in the line)?<br /><br />After priming my fuel line and leaving it overnight, the fuel line is totally empty of fuel. I figure it must be draining back into the tank as I don't seem to have a fuel...
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    Fuel line/pump air leak?

    Should a fuel line bulb be totally void of fuel after a day or two of inactivity? <br /><br />I'm trying to track down the source of a fuel delivery problem and have noticed that my fuel bulb is totally void of fuel after a day or two of inactivity. I've checked all the fuel line connections...
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    Fuel Pump? '86 Evinrude 140

    Well, I'm running out of ideas.<br /><br />My '86 Evinrude 140 stalls most times when I try to accelerate. I'm reasonably sure it is a fuel related problem because I can sometimes get it up on plane if I choke it as I accelerate. If I do get the RPMs up enough to get on plane, everything seems...
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    TDC?

    I'm experiencing some problems with my '86 Evinrude 140 and want to eliminate timing as one possible cause. My question is, how do I confirm TDC? I tried putting a screwdriver in cylinder #1 and rotated flywheel by hand, but the cylinder seems to stay at its peak for an inch or so of travel on...
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    Impeller Replacement - '86 Evinrude 140

    Going to attempt to replace the impeller this weekend for the first time. Have read the manual and it seems relatively straight forward, however, I have a few questions.<br /><br />The manual refers to OMC 1000 Gasket maker to seal the housing. Would gasket maker used for automobile engine...
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    Setting Evinrude Timing - Joe Reeves?

    I want to check/set the timing on my '86 Evinrude 140 and have read Joe Reeves' post on this in the past, but can't find it now using the search tool.<br /><br />Joe (or anyone else for that matter), can you please repost the procedure.<br /><br />Many thanks,<br /><br />Brew
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    VRO Rebuild - Maintenance or Repair?

    I've been doing some reading of old posts on VRO and am wondering if a VRO pump should be periodically rebuilt as a matter of routine maintenance, or whether this is only necessary in the event of the pump failing and needing repair.<br /><br />I run a '86 Evinrude 140 with VRO. The VRO has...
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    Congrats Rick on 1000+ posts

    I noticed yesterday that rickdb1boat was approaching 1,000 posts. See today that it has been exceeded. On behalf of everyone you've helped (including me!).....Congrats and thank you Rick!!<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />Brew.
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    Do I have a "Looper"?

    Been doing some reading on old posts re the differences between cross-flow and looper technology. Very interesting.<br /><br />I've got a '86 Evinrude 140 that after my reading I'm assuming is a "Looper". Can anyone confirm that for me?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Boat Weight? Tow Vehicle?

    I'm trying to get a ballpark estimate of what my boat/motor/trailer weighs. It is a 1985 16' Invader (fiberglass) with a 1986 Evinrude 140hp.<br /><br />I'd take it to a weigh scale, but it's up on blocks and tarped for the winter at the moment.<br /><br />I'm considering purchaing a minivan...
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    White Plastic Piece in Fuel System?

    While cleaning the carbs on my '86 Evinrude 140 I discovered a small piece of white plastic lodged in one of my high speed jets. I'm hoping that this was the cause of my engine problems of late (going out of town so can't test for a few weeks).<br /><br />My question is, does anyone have any...
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    Fuel & Oil Line Replacement

    I've decided to replace the fuel and oil lines for my '86 Evinrude 140. My question is, is there a "marine grade" fuel/oil line I should be using or will any fuel line from a hose distributor suffice?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Smaller Air Bleed = More Gas to Motor?

    I've got an '86 Evinrude 140 with a fuel problem (ie. the motor isn't getting enough during acceleration). I've tried many things such as cleaning carbs/jets, installing carb kits (floats, needle valves, etc), replacing fuel primer bulb, replacing fuel filter, decarbing motor, etc.<br /><br...
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    '86 Evinrude 140 Stalling After Warm

    My '86 Evinrude 140 runs great for the first 10-15 minutes we are on the lake. After this, it stalls upon acceleration. It seems to idle ok, and runs great if you can get it up to speed, but getting it there is difficult.<br /><br />It is definitely a fuel problem as I've discovered that if I...
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    Would 25:1 oil ratio cause problems?

    I've been having multiple fuel system difficulties with my '86 Evinrude 140. I replaced one of the four carbs (the tube between the float bowl and barrel was melting) and things seemed to get better, however, my most recent outing saw the motor stalling often during acceleration.<br /><br...
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