Search results

  1. Theoutdoorsman

    Temperature and water pressure guage installation?

    Is it possible to add these instruments to my 1979 Evinrude 140 powerhead to assist in heading off any future problems. Just curious if there are any kits on the market that I can purchase or is it possible to "fabricate" something at home in order to shave a little cost and still be just as...
  2. Theoutdoorsman

    Updated OEM carb jet specifications?

    I'm about to rebuild the carbs for my 1979 Evinrude 140 and was wondering if anyone has heard of any updated OEM carb jetting specifications. The reason I ask is because I inquired, before deciding to do this overhaul work myself, about a powerhead whereas the mechanic spoke of updated OEM carb...
  3. Theoutdoorsman

    LAST MINUTE QUESTION !!! NEED SOME FEEDBACK FAST !!!

    I've asked this before but need more opinions from some folks long-in-the-tooth....... One hole bored (one oversized piston), or all holes bored the same diameter (all pistons the same size)? I've got my doubts on one hole. I'm not trying to be pushy, I just don't want to do this again next...
  4. Theoutdoorsman

    1979 Evinrude 140 is finally cracked open for repairs. Here's the lowdown !!

    So far as I can tell I'm looking at purchasing or paying for: 1: Reboring possibly 1 hole and honing the other 3 2: New thermostat kit 3: New head 4: New powerhead seal kit 5: (2) new pistons 6: All new rings 7: New impeller 8: Powerhead to exhaust housing gasket (not sure IF this is...
  5. Theoutdoorsman

    Cylinder head replacement............?

    Can I replace the head on my 79' Evinrude 140 HP with a head off a 77' Evinrude 85 HP? Just curious. I found one on ebay and the two appear identical. Thanks..................ALAN
  6. Theoutdoorsman

    Boring only one hole.........?

    The block on my '79 Evinrude 140 appears to have only one cylinder with damage severe enough to warrant boring. Although it's most cost effective to rebore this one cylinder, replace the piston with an oversize piston, and button it back up.........is this a practice you would recommend for long...
  7. Theoutdoorsman

    '79 Evinrude 140 powerhead removal........ ?

    Hey again guy's/gals........... I have followed the manual to a "T" on removing this powerhead. Problem is, it still feels like something is catching and preventing the removal. Any ideas? I hate to force the issue for fear of causing more damage than has already been done. Is there something...
  8. Theoutdoorsman

    1979 Evinrude 140 flywheel removal ......... ?

    With no strap wrench available in my arsenal, what is the next best meathod of holding the flywheel still with the least chances of causing damaging to the flywheel itself? Thanks..........ALAN
  9. Theoutdoorsman

    1979 Evinrude 140 rebuild ?

    Hi again everyone!! I'm not sure if you remember me, but I posted some time ago about dropping a cylinder in my 1979 Evinrude 140. Since my last visit, I have acquired the correct service manual, the funding, and the time to begin my project !!! But before I begin, I wanted to ask you guys about...
  10. Theoutdoorsman

    Need some info on marine repair shop in Texas.......

    I'm looking for some info on a B and B Marine located in Kemp, Texas. What's the owners name, phone number, and address where I can reach them? Thanks in advance.
  11. Theoutdoorsman

    Temperature Sensor Question for Joe Reeves.....

    In another thread concerning this issue you (Joe Reeves) suggested to a fellow, "mount an L-bracket to a head bolt and screw sender in bracket and let it touch the head." I'm getting ready to install a rebuilt powerhead on my 1979 Evinrude 140. I really liked this idea! If I do this, what would...
  12. Theoutdoorsman

    1979 Evinrude 140 Power loss.......need suggestions please.

    Motor coughs at an idle and is sluggish when throttled up. It takes 10 times longer to plane than normal now and won't turn the usual rpm's at WOT. This is a problem that has progressively gotten worse. The carbs have been freshly rebuilt by a mechanic, fresh fuel in the tank, new water...
  13. Theoutdoorsman

    1971 Mercury 115 Inline Six Cylinder Woes......

    I had the carbs overhauled early this year thinking this would solve my problems with power loss. And it did........ for about two weeks. Then, as I was returning to the ramp one evening after fishing, It was as if I'd lost 1/3 power. Next trip out, I couldn't even get the boat on plane...
  14. Theoutdoorsman

    1990 Johnson V4 90 Horsepower VRO.............?

    What is the recommended RPM range for this motor at wide open throttle? Thanks.....Alan
  15. Theoutdoorsman

    Service Manuals..........?

    Does anyone have any opinions on the Clymer shop manuals? Here's a link to one on eBay:<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2412829250&category=26453 <br /><br />Just wondering if anyone has one or can tell me if they're worth the money. I also checked out...
  16. Theoutdoorsman

    1971 Mercury inline six not charging the cranking battery.

    Can someone help me troubleshoot. Where to start? Worst case scenario, what can I expect to spend on repairs? The motor runs like a demon. It just won't charge the cranking battery..... :-(
  17. Theoutdoorsman

    What year motor is this Mercury in-line six cylinder?

    My neighbor bought a boat the other day and it has an inline six Mercury 115 on the back. The serial number is: 3763251 <br />Can someone tell us what year motor it is?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.......Alan
  18. Theoutdoorsman

    Prop Question..........

    I'm currently turning a 13 1/4 X 17 pitch alluminum prop with my '71 Mercury Inline Six Cylinder. The boat will run about 40 mph with a full load and I'm getting a really good hole shot (about 1 boats length to plane). Although I only run the motor at 5,000 RPM's for better fuel ecconomy, I...
  19. Theoutdoorsman

    How can I bypass the "plug" on the side of my Mercury 115.....

    I'm not sure of the year, so here's the numbers off the motor:<br /><br /> Serial # 3113431 <br />If anyone knows the year please let me know..... :-)<br /><br /> I would like to completely do away with the "plug" on the side of the motor because it has a short and when I steer the boat to the...
  20. Theoutdoorsman

    QUESTION ON THE EVINRUDE 140'S..........

    I was offered a GREAT deal and am thinking of trading my old in-line 6 Mercury 115 in for an Evinrude 140 (mid-late 80's model). I was just wondering, what is everyones take on this motor? I wana know the good......the bad......and the ugly from anyone who owns, or has owned, one of these...
View older results
Top