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    1985 140 mercruiser

    not new to forum, but have been out on sick leave.<br /><br /><br />not new to area just this topic.<br /><br />new project 1985 17ft thundercraft w/ 140 mercruiser<br />engine # 6871604<br />trans plate # 6866096<br />outdrive # 0B676232 <br />carb # mcm 120/140 1389-8490<br />-<br />i was...
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    transom core on new keywest boats

    while looking at some new KW, i found quite a few waiting on new motors to be bolted up.<br />the mounting holes were drilled and left exposed to the elements.<br />when peering into the holes - you can actually sea where the center core has shred away from the fiberglass.<br />all of the holes...
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    ngk to champion

    what does the <br />ngk B8HS10 exquate to a champion plug?<br /><br />the other is on my 88 140 i took off the carb cover to find my air jets with fuel in them.<br />is there s specific reason for this, or will they clean out after a good run, thanx
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    yamaha 30 hp

    my bud gave me these #s to help figure out the info they contained<br /><br />model 30sf<br />code 6j8s<br /><br />hes wanting to try and rebuild carbs him self. any suggestions?
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    using diluted bleach on fiberglass???

    ive done this, but is there some long term effects from using a bleach solution to clean the fiberglass of stains & mildew?<br />if so i need to quit.
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    fuel line quick connect male & female fittings

    while trouble shooting my primer bulb for my 140 j/e, i found that the female quick fitting was allowing air to cause problems.<br />i tried my spare and got the same result- system wouldnot hold pressure.<br />both are new and barley used.<br />-<br />my question is who makes a better quick...
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    update on 1988 J&E 120/140 p h/bracket swap

    couldnt find the main post so brief history-<br />got a 92 120tx that turned out to be a 1988 <br />140 TXCC.<br />it had a shoty rebuild & after pp replacement, <br />rebuilt carbs - it seemed to run good. took it out another time and it immediatley ran bad.<br />changed tstats, retorqued...
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    Boat Docking Simulator

    i found this on one of the other forums & thought some of the new boaters would get a kick out of it, as well as some useful experience. dock simulator <br />have fun!
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    tilt trim sending unit (fast trac)

    i am installing the sending unit along with fast trac system, but cant figure out where a ground wire attaches.<br />-<br />on the sender it has a green wire that i know goes to one of the adjusting bolts - but there is a 4 to 5 inch cable with eye that needs to attach to something.<br />-...
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    att:- dhadley - 120/140 block venting

    (i had saved the post you wrote to someone else -but with the new filing system i cant access that post)<br />----------------------------<br />im getting ready to drill the hole for the elbow, what i remember is to drill one of the flat sides of water jacket on starboard side 1/2in back. <br />...
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    installing above deck aluminum fuel tank

    i need to install this 18 to 20 gal tank on the rear deck of my boat.<br />cant seem to find a portable 12 to 26 gal that has atleast a 5/16 draw. omc only has the 6gal<br />-<br />i need to know if there are any certain regs i need to follow to in sure the proper installation.<br />thanx
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    setting timing pointer ------120/140 lv J/E

    setting timing pointer ------120/140 lv J/E 1. -- i dont have a piston stop, but i have not installed resurfaced heads yet.<br />so i can watch the movement of the piston to set pointer.<br />need to know what position the piston is in when touching piston stop.<br />-<br />A- piston/conrod are...
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    location of steering rod

    im trying to figure which of the 3 holes on the steering arm to put the rod/link into.<br />the motor is 1988 140 tx, using a 1995 225 tx bracket assembly.<br />or does it even matter?<br />thanx
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    J/E stainless steel lower mount bolts

    after looking at the 4 lower mount bolts - i found all 4 twisted.< off my 120/140><br />so are SS bolts of the same strength or do they vary like regular bolts?<br />i found some with no lines on top of head & some with 2 lines on top of bolt head.<br />ace hardware says they are of the same...
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    1988 120/140 lower mounts

    spent all after noon trying to get the lower rubber mounts out of the midsection to install new ones.<br />they are corroded in there pretty good and wont budge.<br />used soap & water, wd40, so on----<br />-<br />what else should i try to get them out???????????<br /><br />thanx
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    portable tanks

    need to run portable tanks til i can get the hull seperated to replace tank.<br />- which brand of tank would have the best draw diameter? <i.e. 5/16, 3/8><br /> book says min 5/16 for the 120/140 j/e. prefered 3/8.<br />but tempo & moeller<sp> only have the 1/4 draw.<br />would this still be ok...
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    Tilt Tube Threads

    while trial fitting the bracket assembly for the J/E 120/140 on the transom, i found that the 1st 2 threads on the port side tilt tube to be slightly damaged. <indented><br />am unable to get steering tube wiper/grease retainer to thread on.<br />can i get a die to clean up the threads or would...
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    costly mistake?????

    i was at my buddies house working on the trophy & he was working on his 14ft keywest.<br />he had a friend come over who claimed to be a fiberglass repair tech & proceeded to help him fix some grounding spots, breaks in gel coat- standard stuff.<br />before i knew it they had taken a wire wheel...
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    MOPAR GEER NUTS

    gotta question, my buddy is running a 1990 d100 sb with the V6 manual 5sp.<br />-<br />he wants to change the fluid in the trans while its out. but dodge dealer cant help????????????????? makes you wonder<br />-<br />he has new process A-535, 5sp- what is the recommended lube to put back in.<br...
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    composite stringers/ polyester resin

    has any one ever used the PRISMA composite preform system from West Marine? p.441 of 2002 catalog or<br />p.383 of 2003 catalog.<br />just curious how well it would be for the stringers & how would you attach the deck.<br />-<br />what about the West Marine Polyester Boaters Resin? it says the...
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