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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    If drain plugs were left out the boat would fill up.----The exhaust / muffler must be drained for winters on these things !
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    Broken 1985 Johnson 200 GT

    ----Crowley marine----Has rebuilt powerheads.
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    Broken 1985 Johnson 200 GT

    Any pictures of what you found ?------You might be able to find a used / rebuilt powerhead on line.
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    1987 Johnson 110

    Find a ---sierra ----Parts catalogue for fuel pump repair kits.
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    1987 Johnson 110

    There are different pumps that fit.------The only thing I would do is a new diaphragm if inspection shows it is bad.-----What do you mean by---" tune up "-----Electronic ignition , timing that does not change and fixed jet carburetors.---Makes a traditional tune up a thing of the past.-----Most...
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Yes those Turbo Jets need to be winterized.----Rebuilt one ( 115 HP ) some time ago and the inner exhaust housing was cracked open.
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    1987 Johnson 110

    VRO pump or the regular pump ?-----And what is the motor doing / not doing ?
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    Just bought this Snowblower ,Good,bad ??

    Neighbor had a machine like that.-------Auger stopped turning.----On inspection I found nothing but bronze powder in the worm housing.------Folks today just do not inspect / maintain stuff anymore.
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    VRO to mechanical fuel pump

    The old style pumps are DIAPHRAGM pumps.------Remove the pulse limiter as it is not needed with the old style pumps.----You need to use 2 separate pulse lines , one to each pump.
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    Starter solenoid

    Where did you get the replacement solenoid ?-----And be very careful when you start guessing on what wire might go where.-----Find a wiring diagram before you hook up anything.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Post some pictures of crankshaft , connecting rod bearing surfaces when it is apart.-----Look for freeze damage too.------Perhaps engine drain plugs were not put in by previous owner.
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    1983 Johnson GT150 idles fine on muffs but bogs to die in water

    Some will argue.-----A compression test is always step #1 on these crossflow engines.----Post the values you get.-----On muffs----" in gear " ---Is still neutral and that test means nothing !
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    Hi from Newfoundland Canada :) Intro Fourwinns Fling

    Motor has to come apart now.---All crankshaft / rod bearings are likely damaged from water exposure.-----Or if you get it running it will come apart by itself !-----Need parts the----evinrudeparts.ca -----may be able to help.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Some will argue.-----Take the motor out.-----Take motor apart for inspection.---Could be freeze damage on block and muffler.-----Likely you will find lots of corrosion on the precision crank , rods and bearings.
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    Just bought this Snowblower ,Good,bad ??

    Change the engine oil.-----Inspect add grease to the worm drive for auger.----Then pray for " no snow " for a few more weeks.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Trouble shooting starts with a compression test.-----Just had an enquiry from someone 3-1/2 hrs away asking for help with a crossflow 90 HP and compression issues.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    The powerhead is a JOHNSON / EVINRUDE outboard.-----With some fuel system mods as it is regarded as an INBOARD installation.-----Done as per coastguard rules.----Turbo-jet is the name plastered on the powerhead / pump package.-----It is a crossflow motor.-----Loop charged motors use aimed intake...
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    Evinrude Engine size ??

    Your location ?---Carburetor jets have a number on them.----That would help identify it.------The 120 and 140 powerheads look identical.
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    1995 Johnson 40 HP J40TLEOD control box tilt and trim

    You are making it difficult for yourself !!-----Not sure why simple wiring is not well understood.------You have to connect the red from the motor to the red at the control.-----You have to connect blue to blue.----Green to green.----Done !
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    1995 Johnson 40 HP J40TLEOD control box tilt and trim

    ???----Cut the plugs off!!-----Connect the wires with some convenient easy to find plugs.------Like wires for your toaster.----Or a terminal strip with simple connecters.
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