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    Pistons hitting something - won't turn at all

    Hi just wondering if there is a particular sequence to be used or position when installing each connecting rod in a Johnson V4 140hp (1984) to the crank? The crank won't turn freely with the heads on (and smoothly), despite having turned freely without them on - complete novice here, project...
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    how can I tell if my V4 is a Xflow or looper type?

    Hi, buying some gaskets and pistons for an engine I am rebuilding. Just wondering if there is a way I can tell if the engine is a xflow or looper type? There appears to be a double carb on it, but I might be mistaken? One Carburettor on top of the other, not sure if this is normal, but this...
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    Pistons look corroded and damaged

    I have a 1984 Johnson 140 Seahorse Outboard, it's not a bad engine, but needs a major overhaul, so I began stripping it down, Compression was always low on both port and starboard cylinders, so on advice from people here I began the painful process of opening this engine up. I called a marine...
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    140 HP Seahorse won't start - start motor??

    Model: JE140TLCRD 1984 model of Johnson Seahorse, has low compression in starboard cylinders but not too bad and was running fine. Tried starting it up today to see if it is still in good nick - started fine for about 10 minutes, then died in neutral after about 60-90 seconds which is normal...
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    TOTAL NOVICE needs advice

    ok, so I am a technical guy, learn fast and all that. One thing that has me stumped is cranking an engine with no ignition? How is this accomplished? I'm not a mechanic, but I would like to know how to do this myself, I just don't know enough yet - hope this question don't sound too stupid...
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    Spedometer not working

    The Tachometer or RPM's is working, Fuel Gauge is working, Tilt-Trim is a check, ciglighter is a go and the lights all work, bilge is kicking in but the spedometer ain't working. All fuses in panel have been replaced, can't trace spedo's wire back as it connects into a block that connects into...
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    lots of smoke coming from outboard

    there is a lot of smoke coming form the prop end of my Johnson 140hp outboard. 1984 model. I'm just wondering, is this normal? Should there be a lot of smoke coming out of the engine... IMO there shouldn't, but I'm not a mechanic and was just wondering. If it's strange I will have to leave it...
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    want to know what oil to use with my Engine Model

    I have a Johnson 140 hp V4 SeasHorse. It's a 1984 model according to BRP: Model no: JE140TLCRD I got some oil with the boat for the engine, but I want to be 100% sure that the oil is correct as it was only the guy who sold the boat and not a mechanic that gave the oil. Is it 2 stroke oil I use...
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