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    99 Faststrike 115

    I just purchased a used 99 115 Faststrike but it didn't come with the controls. Is there an adapter so I could use my old controls with it? My old motor was a 84 115hp. Thanks for any info
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    Cylinder head swap

    I have a 1990 115hp Johnson. The compression is 115 on all four and the engine runs great. I was thinking of putting a pair of 1983 heads on it from my old 140. The reason for doing this is i have read that the 140s have a higher compression head. Would i see any benifet to doing this and also...
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    Joe Reeves tach test water cooled rectifer/regulator

    I did the test and found that my rectifer/regulator is no good. Just waitng for my new one. Now my question is can i leave my tach wire hooked up to the yellow/gray wire on the terminal strip.while waiting for the new part to arrive. Would like be able to read my tach. Thanks for any help.
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    Welding a block

    Hi guys i have a 92 140 Johnson. I was in the process of rebuilding my engine and i noticed a crack on the intake side of the block. It is located by the # 2 intake port and is about a quarter inch long. The # 2 piston tossed a ring and also shattered the piston skirt. Just wondering if my block...
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    leg swap

    Would a leg from a 77 140hp evinrude fit on a 80 115hp?Thanks for your help
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    Checking stator resistance

    I need to check the resistance in my stator.Do i check this with the key on or with it off?Thanks for your help
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    Weak spark

    I have a 77 Evinrude 140 that has weak spark on all 4 cylinders.It does run but its slow out of the hole and never makes full power.After i run it about 10 minutes it is very hard to start.Would a bad powerpack be the culprit?Or the stator.Thanks for your help
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    Flywheel key keeps shearing

    I have a 77 Evinrude 140hp and i've sheared the key for the third time.Any ideas as to whats causing this.The crank does have some surface rust on it should i use some emery cloth to clean it up.
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    77 140hp Evinrude stalling

    Engine starts and idles fine on the muffs.On the water it stalls when i lower the fast idle lever and when it satys running it will stall out when i put it in gear.And if it doesnt stall when i put it in gear i have to get it up to half throttle before i notice a change in rpm.Spark is good and...
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    Backfire

    I have a 77 140hp.It backfires when trying to start it.I've set the timing according to joe reeves method.Pulled the intake off reeds are ok.I have not checked the flywheel key.With the tdc mark on the flywheel lined up with the timing pointer should the #1 piston be at or near the top of...
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    82 rude 140 to a 77 140

    Hi there i blew a piston in my 82.I have purchased a 77 140.I was wondering if i am able to swap all electronics from 82 140 to the 77.Thanks for any advice
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    Johnson aqua bouy

    Has anyone heard of these?There is one for sale and it is from the sixties.Has on part that floats on the surface and comes with hoses and diving masks.
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    Idle adjustment

    Last month i bought a 81 140hp sport Evinrude.Engine runs great,but the idle is a bit low.The idle screw is already turned all the way in so i cant turn the idle up.Is there another adjustment or is something worn as to why the po owner has turned all the way in?Thanks for any help.
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    Weight question

    I had a 73 120hp Chrysler on my boat and bought a 81 140hp evinrude for it.Mounting it this saturday.Could anyone tell me the weight difference between these two.Thanks
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    Head gasket

    Could anyone tell me a part number or where i can get a head gasket for a 74 120hp?Thanks
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    Jetting

    I have a 73 120hp.If i go with a smaller jet would that give a little more power?I have .088 jets in right now.Is it safe to drop to a .074 jet or would i be running to lean>Thanks for any advice
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    What carbs?

    Could i use two of the carbs from 75 90hp on my 73 120hp?If so which two or are they jetted different?Thanks
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    Lower unit swap

    Would a 1980 100hp lower unit fit on a 74 120hp?Both are Chrysler.Thanks
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    Lower unit

    Is there anyway to vacuum or pressure test one?To ensure that it is sealed and wont let water in.
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    Prop spin in gear

    Sorry if this sounds stupid.With the engine in gear should you be able to spin the prop by hand without any resistance from the top end?I can turn mine in the forward direction easy but i cant turn it backwards.
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