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    pitted crankshaft

    I am in the process of having my 140 1985 VRO rebuilt. My mechanic informed me that there is pitting on the crankshaft and it needs to be replaced entirely.He also mentioned the cost of a <br />remanufactured one is roughly $500. Just curious why they can't be repaired instead of replaced.<br...
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    Small chunk of aluminum missing around water jacket- will this effect my rebuild

    A mechanic is breaking down my engine (85 140 VRO)<br />for a rebuild. Tnere is 1 small chunk (and several minute fragments) of metal missing on top side of the water jacket facing the cylinder side but not touching the cylinder sleeve.<br />Is this caused by the aluminum becoming porous? Is...
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    Crossflow vs.Looper -Difference in metal?

    Just got back from a boat yard. Mechanic refuses to do a rebuild on my engine because it is a looper<br />(140 85 VRO). Says that the aluminum used on these engines (OMC) tend to be porous - BUT if the engine was a crossflow, he would tackle it.(made it sound that they are better constructed...
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    Does a new rebuild need a decarb?

    I'm planning to rebuild a 1985 140 VRO.<br />The mechanic wants to do a winterization at the end of the season that includes a decarb. Is this really necessary since the engine with rebuild would only have a max of 10-20 hours.
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    140 85 VRO rebuild concern

    I am reconsidering a rebuild after a mechanic lined up to the job backed out. Other mechanics<br />fold me that I'd be wasting my $$$ on an 18 year old engine while a couple of others didn't suggest there would be a problem and it was worth fixing. I'm leaning towards doing the rebuild and I'm...
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    Need assistance in rebuild-NY boaters

    I live in Nassau County, LI.<br />Boat is docked in Lawrence, LI<br />I am looking to replace to rebore and replace pistons on an 1985 140 VRO.I would like to at least assist (if I can) so I can learn about this engine.<br />Anyone out there interested? Your fee?<br />Thank you
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    Thanks Dhadley- Small bore?/ Large bore?

    I'm a little confused. This piston diameter on this engine looks rather large- roughly 4 inches. Does a 85 140 rude come with a smaller sized piston or was this engine modified. The top of the pistons are flat headed. Sorry for being such a "greenie"<br />but I am eager to learn and I want to...
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    Rebuild or replace?

    Your support and response to my problem regarding a<br />blown/detonated piston on my 140 85 rude has left me so much wiser regarding this subject and I'm very,very, grateful to have such a great bunch of guys to educate us 'greenies'<br />Yes- I've done my homework and I need your advice.<br...
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    Hi Dhadley & Crew- Questions on rebuilding engine

    Hi Crew- I've come to a crossroad in rebuilding this 85 Evinrude with a detonated piston.<br />The parts + bore are not unreasonable but the <br />labor costs to dissamble the engine would be extremely high. Everyone I consulted with said it wouldn't be worth the $ I needed to spend. So...
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    Dhadley # 685- I'm responding to your reply

    Thanks Dhadley for responding about my 1985 VRO<br />that has a detonated piston. Yes- I now believe <br />water was the cause of the problem. Had it last year and I simply thought it was water in the fuel because engine would bog down.<br />Drained tank (got at least 1 pint of water) as much as...
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    Detonation of piston 2 weeks after installing new head gasket

    I am at a loss.<br />V4 140 85 VRO Evinrude<br />2 weeks ago:<br />compression 130-140 in 3 cylinders<br />60 in forth- that cylinder had a very slight <br />indication of detonation. Also water leak.<br />Replaced gasket and compression went up to 90+<br />Ran fantastic for the next 2 weeks<br...
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    New problem after head gasket repacement

    140 85' VRO Evinrude<br />Compression in 3 cylinders- 135-145<br />Top right -90-95<br />Water was entering top right cylinder so replaced head gasket and solved bogging down problem.<br />Has ran great for the past 5-10 hrs<br />On Friday 7/25 all of the sudden within 30 seconds of approaching...
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    New problem after head gasket repacement

    140 85' VRO Evinrude<br />Compression in 3 cylinders- 135-145<br />Top right -90-95<br />Water was entering top right cylinder so replaced head gasket and solved bogging down problem.<br />Has ran great for the past 5-10 hrs<br />On Friday 7/25 all of the sudden within 30 seconds of approaching...
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    Compression on 85' 140 VRO

    A spark plug "steamed cleaned" led me to believe that my bogging down problems were related to water entering my top right cylinder. Upon removing the head gasket there was an area that looked scored-<br />also some score marks on the top of the piston head- almost if the spark was arching (did...
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    Gas Tank cleaning- How safe is it to do?

    I've posted several discussions regrding my 140 VRO bogging down at WOT<br />Found a loose connection of tubing running from <br />gas intake nipple to inline fuel filter. <br />Now engine runs more cosistantly correct at WOT-<br />and when it does bog down (still does but not as much) it runs...
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