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    Help troubleshooting, sputtering V4 Johnson

    Re: Help troubleshooting, sputtering V4 Johnson UPDATE, I have received my carb kits, and a brand new VRO pump. I wasn't sure the pump was the problem, but at this point I felt it was worth replacing. Of course, I ran it with replacing the pump and it didn't fix it. While tearing down the carbs...
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    Help troubleshooting, sputtering V4 Johnson

    Hello everyone. I have thoroughly enjoyed this forum so far and looking for help. I am troubleshooting my V4 Johnson 140 hp. Ser. No. J140txco . It is a 1985 2 stroke V4. I have recently been working on several kinks as I prepare it for sale or use this spring. I have a problem with it...
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    Water Leaking from valve on J140TXCO, 1985 140 long shaft V4 looper

    Hello, I am looking for information concerning what to do about this leak. I saw in a thread on here there is a bypass option, to totally remove this part. I am not sure the reason to bypass this valve or what the part does. I wanted to ask others on here that have more experience, what I should...
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    Outboard fuel starves at 2700-3000 rpm-

    I have a wonderful boat I really enjoy that is having an interesting issue I hope someone can help me with. I have a 1985 Johnson 140hp 2 stroke engine. When I idle away from my dock it runs fine, purrrrrrrrrrrs right along. if I jam the throttle to full open, or slowly open it to full open it...
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    1985 Johnson 140 VRO, Not charging and missing on one cylinder

    I have recently purchased a new to me boat. I am excited to have it and think my problems are hopefully something small. The engine is missing on one cylinder and it isn't charging the battery. I have the factory service manual for the engine and just have begun to start with the trouble...
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    AQ270 water tube/ pivot tube and steering arm

    I have been messing with my Bayliner and have found that I have corrosion on both my outdrive and the steering helmet. I have picked up a replacement outdrive that is not corroded on the outside, but the inside is all messed up. I plan on swapping some parts from each and making one good...
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    AQ125a/270, 1985 Bayliner Capri 1950 cables

    hello everyone. I purchased this cherry of a boat the other day and all I have found so far is that the steering is stiff from lack of use and the reverse on the outdrive is very difficult to engage. It runs like a champ, hull is excellent and interior is wonderful as well. I am looking for the...
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    Replacemennt Seats for My 21' Marathon

    I am lookin to purchase some new seats. Something comfortable, sturdy and not all covered in vinyl. I don't mind the vinyl cushions I just don't want it to be a giant spong like what I have now. Here is what I am thinkin of...
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    Check out this Ebay auction. Are you serious?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-PENTA-290-Outdrive-/280803913264?hash=item416137ae30&item=280803913264&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr this is insane, read the discription.
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    NO water circulation in AQ231B

    So I finally got the opportunity to take the boat out for a bit on the lake. I recently have drained all of the old nasty fuel out of my boat, cleaned the carb, fresh good gas in and now it will run like a champ. Boat starts right away, idles real nice and revs great. Now I am tryin to figure...
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    Fuel tank check valve, 1989 21' Marathon weekender w/ volvo 231

    hey guys, not sure if they are even installed so before I tear into the boat structure, I was wondering if anyone knows if a boat typically has a check valve built into the fuel tank? I tried to syphon fuel out of the tank today from the fuel pick up and it wouldn't syphon out. I could pump it...
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    1989 AQ231B raw water pump troubleshooting

    Hello everyone, it looks like people are out enjoying the wonderful summer! I just got back from a class for work and am excited to get the boat in the water! My engine is running well just having an issue with the water pump. If I prime the raw water pump with liquid dish soap it will put out...
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    AQ231B 88' not overheated yet, but not pumpin water.

    Hello everyone, want to say thank you first for all the wonderful posts it is helping me with my own troubleshooting and repower. I have a 1988 VP AQ231B, that had a cracked block. I have since replaced the long block with a chevy 350 from a 1987 truck that I had rebuilt. I stressed to the...
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    AQ231B Engine replacement

    hello everyone, well I will be pullin the engine out soon to replace with a 350. I was wondering if someone could post the link to the manual for me. I would really appreciate it. Don your links are always straight forward and I appreciate that. I believe my year is a 1988 and I don't know the...
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    aq231b block cracked

    Picked up nice 1988 Marathon Weekender that was not properly winterized. The engine block is cracked. I was wondering what year group of 305 engine to get for a donor block? Also have been interested in maybe getting a 350? Do I need to use the 305 heads or can I just get the proper cam grind...
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