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    What motor came with my boat, new

    I have a 1980 Skeeter 16ft bass boat, I think its a Wrangler. I bought it from a private owner. The boat has a 1977 140hp Johnson on it. I think this motor may be to heavy. I have a hard time getting it to plane with me and my gear in the boat. Once it does plane out, it porpoises a lot. When I...
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    Control Cable help

    Swapped a 50 Merc for a 50 Force. Having trouble connecting control cables. I left the original cables on the boat. The ends are correct fittings. One cable will connect fine. The other cable is extended to far when the throttle is in the neutral. I do not know how to correct this. Any ideas?
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    Starter relay test 50 hp Force

    I swapped out a 50 Merc for a 50 Force. Used a cross wiring reference chart to hook up the ignition switch and other wires. Now the engine will not start with the key. I took the starter relay off and tested it, and it clicked. I put it back on and placed DVOM leads to the different posts while...
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    testing prop under load

    What type of equipment is needed to test a prop under a load. I remember there used to be something that was able to test the prop under a load in a test tank. I think my prop is slipping. I have a 1977 Johnson 140. Also can anyone tell me of some diagnostic software that would cover most marine...
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    1980 Skeeter needs new wood

    Recently bought a 1980 16ft Skeeter fiberglass bass boat. The wood under the floor is water logged and falling apart. I want to replace it. I need a GREAT instruction manual to show me how to do this. Also this boat weighs about four thousand pounds, anything I can do to lighten it up a bit.
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    77 140hp starts, exhaust backfire, dies

    just replaced lower starboard piston, have 80psi, wall was scored a bit, total rebuild will came later, need it running now. Have 100, 90 on port side. 120 and 80 on starboard. Was extremely careful not to disturb carb, and throttle linkage during tear down and rebuild. Also replaced fuel line...
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    choke cable 77 140 johnson

    I recently bought a 1980 Skeeter with a 1977 Johnson 140hp. The engine runs great, but there is no choke cable. In order to choke the motor I have to take the cowling off open choke, start motor, close choke, and put cowling back on. This is not a problem on a lake, but I also fish on the...
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