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    Kicker Motor

    Suzuki makes a nice motor as well.
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    Kicker Motor

    Well any 80's JohnnyRude 8 HP would work just fine for that setup unless your in the ocean and it would fish just fine there two, but...if you have to buy new and you want the 9.9 then I'd say Merc is the way to go. American, new and matches you big motor. Should be an easy pick.
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    Must be cold...

    Cool pics. I'll be going in April on the one pic...
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    Very well said.
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    Send us a better picture from farther away perhaps.
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    Or an old restored one.
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    I must agree, but "common sense and persistence comes to mind". Matthew Paulsen
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    Not sure the moderators will let this roll but nice job on the shop...should definitely be all kinds of fun when done. Being winter moderators are being pretty kind. Thanks for the report.
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    In my opinion, not enough picture to really tell but others may disagree...but if it is savable, besides saving some "clams" a figure 8 pattern on a dead flat surface with some very large 120 grit sandpaper will make it pretty damn flat. Mix that with new gaskets, and torquing them correctly...
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    As for the other statement...I think your correct! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17gnbqwggZ/
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    They may be listening more than you think but in my case I stopped telling them and then after quite some time they came asking me. I had to learn the slow way but if you listen to every word I say you may learn faster. Up to you I guess.
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    Actually I've experienced a big uptake in kids wanting to work in the trades. Enlightening really. Back to motors.....
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    Cool stuff guys and I hear you, customers Viking gas stove door became loose, local viking repair man came and said "you need a new stove/oven....$12,000" Pulled the door and put a pop rivet were a spot weld was. Wat what? They love me! Most repair people come with a laptop but 0 common sense.
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    Must be cold...

    Stator just got rebuilt down in oregon and now she fired right up. Step something hull.
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    Must be cold...

    Yeah all, a little more to share with the guys you give up their valuable time to I-boats When I do my day job I get extremely lucky to be around some pretty neat vintage stuff. This is one of many different things at this place but I'm going to just share this. Enjoy.
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    External ground and yes it would seem it's not available. Never ran across that. Seems brp is cutting back. Look for the aftermarket freaks to come out of the woodwork or lots of used ones. You could always go with a gauge but put in a big giant blinding red light if you do. Audible is best...
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    Well his part number came back as a two wire temp sender so I could only presume that's what he had. My mistake as I didn't look back at his motor. Thanks for the correction.
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    I believe lots go with the one wire and eliminate the quick start feature but there may be a few out there. Cheers.
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    Unless you see "wrench" damage I'd say "No". Just normal. Wire brush, acetone chemical bath...black rattle can and get some on your fingers! 😊
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    Not quite sure I agree but im here and your there.
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