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    1982 140hp cylinders

    Well ---They have been breaking connecting rods and main bearings since the early 1950's on Johnson / Evinrude outboards.-----Just a simple / proven / precision technique for making parts.----They have been doing this for 70 years and millions of parts !!!!
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    Engine Height

    MillerIsland.---Gears and clutch dog rarely cause this.---But.----The hub in the prop might be slipping.
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    1982 140hp cylinders

    Replace that pin.------Follow these elegantly simple steps.-----Drill a 1/8" diameter hole through center of the bad dowel.-----Fill the cavity with oil.-----Break the drill bit to use the shank as a piston.------Coat drill bit with thick grease.----Put drill bit in the drilled hole.----Tap...
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    Hull stringer material

    The ----WINNER ----boat brand in the 1970's did not use wood in the floor / structure of the boat.-----Amazingly they did use wood in the transom.----Replaced the wood on one for my brother many years ago.----As far as stringers go you have to determine whether the wood was part of the strength...
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    tahatsu /mercury

    Correct ------Tohatsu was making small Evinrude branded models as well.-----If you do the research you will find some 2 to 4 HP motors were all coming off the same assembly line.-----On Monday the paint booth used BLACK and Mercury decals went on.-----On Tuesday they were painted white and...
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    Pulse ports on Johnson GT150 1984

    Correct.-----They use the same piece for for the back of these pumps.----Drill through for the one style of pump and not the other style.---The gasket can be used as a heat insulator.------All simple to me
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    1982 140hp cylinders

    A new main bearing comes BROKEN from the factory.------It comes in 2 pieces !!
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    Johnson J90TLCNB (1982 Johnson 90 hp with power tilt and trim) Timing Advance Specifications

    28 degrees BTDC is the usual WOT setting for the V-4 crossflow.------But timing on these motors is set at the factory for the life of the motor.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Some will argue.------Take starter apart for inspection and an ohm test on armature.-----If starter is original it has likely been abused by 4 of the last 5 owners.----Simple no money spent inspection.-----Those motors will start and run / idle on 2 of 4 cylinders !
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    1986 178xl chapparal cc

    Many boats out there with water logged foam.-----I think----" foam flotation "----Is a feature that looks good in the brochures for new boats.------Foam is not something you want when boat is 30 years old.
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    Cowl paint

    Perhaps a -----" TRACKER "----Brand model.
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    Pulse ports on Johnson GT150 1984

    Those pumps are driven by PRESSURE and not vacuum.----Are those ports at the back actually open ?-----Do they look open to you ?-----Part # of the pumps you are installing ?
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    I suppose the newer ignition is worth a try.----Just find a donor motor at $200 and open your tool box.
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    Powering Question

    I like older 2 stroke motors.-----They are simple , cheap and easy to repair.----They use more fuel but that matters not for the amount of boating I do.------But the general public buys / wants 4 strokes that start by looking at and pushing a button.
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    Sluggish starting

    Some will argue.----No " money spent "steps to take.----Are you pushing the key in during cranking for start-up ?----Post your starting procedure.----Post compression test values.----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.----Load test the battery.
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    1990 Johnson 25hp cowl paint info needed!

    Parts website gives paint code.-----There are places that can custom blend and produce a rattle can ( spray bomb ) for you.
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    Pulse ports on Johnson GT150 1984

    Those are the pulse ports for the 2 pumps.----No idea why someone would connect them with a hose.-----The pulse limiter is a FLOW FUSE for the VRO mixing pump.-----The pulse limiter is NOT NEEDED for the regular pumps.----Do a compression test on this motor for future reference.----Post your...
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    Pulse ports on Johnson GT150 1984

    You will find the 2 ports near the starter motor.-----Look for 2 plugs.
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    1982 140hp cylinders

    Well-----They " break " the outer race when it is new !!-----That is just about the only way you can install that bearing.----Take the bearing off and inspect it .
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    140 Etec too much weight/power

    Any flexing on an aluminum boat leads to cracking.----And is there a patch there already ??
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