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    1 low cylinder compression - can it run?

    I have stripped,sanded,painted,re-cushioned,new hardware,painted again, new gauges, drained foot, de-carboned, pulled heads, new gaskets, new plugs, new impeller, etc... I am worn out....now cleaning last 2 carbs...1st 2 carbs were clean... ran ring free in gas and seaform thru the...
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    Tilt trim Engine went up, won't come down

    My 1988 140 hp motor is stuck in the up position. It worked before, but when I raised the motor, it wouldn't come down. When I push the button, it doesn't make any noise on the down side. I can push up and it whines. Any suggestions? thanks:confused:
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    1 cylinder with low compression

    I've been working on my 1988 Johnson 140 hp trying to get it ready. Checked compression and have 90,90,72,90 on cylinders. Top right low one. Took off head covers, cleaned carbon off pistons, put "ring free" in fuel new gaskets, and run engine, etc... when I checked cylinders, they looked...
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    water leaking 88 Johnson 140

    I just replaced the impeller on my Johnson 140 and now I have a leak around the lower unit where it bolts up. When putting the impeller in, I had a hard time keeping it from rubbing the small round rubber gasket. Did I dislodge it and that's why it's leaking? Also, noticed missing part that...
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    1988 Johnson 140

    I just bought a Mako with a Johnson 140 thrown in. I can crank, but doesn't run great. Compression is 80,90,75,90. (top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right) I increased numbers from putting Yamaha ring free in gas. (was lower on all four) Runs for a little while with pee hole running...
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