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    Hydraulic Steering

    Folks,<br /><br />Getting ready to start mounting things and have been researching Hydraulic Steering, I have the following questions.<br /><br />1) Is it worth the extra money?<br />2) I have a Suzuki 140, I was looking at the Baystar that has a top HP of 150, but doesn't seem to be rated for...
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    Updated Pics, Neversink Re-build

    Folks,<br /><br />Use this link: Neversink Rebuild <br /><br />For the updated pics on my rebuild, I broke my old site, so if you try the old links they probably won't work. I am making progress, still want to get in the water before the season really heats up down here (Florida Gulf...
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    Bow Lift Eye

    Folks,<br /><br />My neighbor accross the street (who is on a canal w/ a 2 minute ride to the gulf) has offered me space on her dock with davits. I need to install a lift eye in the bow, I would like to install it just aft and against the fishing platform, I understand you need to attach...
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    Rebuild pics finally, almost done.

    Folks,<br /><br />I have been posting on this forum for some time and have finally gotten my web site together with my re-build pics. The project is not complete yet.<br /><br />Here is the progress to date with some commentary.<br /><br />Enjoy.<br /><br /> Neversink Rebuild Project (that is...
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    Suzuki 140 Installation Problem

    Folks,<br /><br />Picked up my motor today Suzuki 140 w/long shaft (after much debate and discussion on what to buy and also reading all the feedback in these forums). Got all the parts, guages, etc. Next door neighbor works for Marine dealer, excellent price, installing on my rebuild, offer...
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    Which Fish Finder and GPS

    Folks,<br /><br />Starting to rig my rebuild, 18 ft. Mitchell w/Suzuki 140 4 stroke. I am looking to fit a GPS and Fish finder.<br /><br />I fish mostly the flats near Clearwater Florida (Just north around Anclote Key). I will venture offshore only a few miles 10-15 max. If I can't see the...
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    Which instruments?

    Folks,<br /><br />OK, I am near the end of my rebuild and tomorrow I am going to purchase my new motor.<br /><br />After much research and discussion I have decided on the suzuki 140 (BTW: they are running a 6 year warrenty special right now).<br /><br />I need everything, motor, steering...
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    Gheenoe

    Folks,<br /><br />I am looking at getting one of these "Gheenoe" boats, plan on putting a little 5-15hp on it.<br /><br />Anyone have experience with this?<br /><br />Please advise.<br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />Ed.
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    Evinrude Won't Idle properly

    Folks,<br /><br />I am posting for a friend that does not have internet access. He has an 95 Evinrude 15hp.<br /><br />This motor was stored (improperly) for 6 years before he got it. He has re-built the carbs, and is now replacing fuel lines.<br /><br />After he rebuilt carbs, ran fine for a...
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    Epoxy Paint

    Folks,<br /><br />Reaching the end of my rebuild project, will post pics and long story when done. I have re-built using epoxy resins.<br /><br />I was speaking with a builder over the weekend and he told me I cannot re-Jellcoat over the epoxy, because the Jellcoat is polyester based and that I...
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    Settling For a 4 Stroke

    Folks,<br /><br />I have read all the feedback on the 2 vs. 4 stroke argument (mostly in this forum), I have decided for several reasons but mostly because I really like the quiet running of the 4's the 2's even the DFI's don't seem to be able to get as quiet.<br /><br />I have narrowed my...
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    Exhaust parts recommendations

    Folks,<br /><br />I have been idle for the winter and am in the process of putting back together my 82 Johnson 140, Model J140TXCN.<br /><br />This all started as an effort to replace the thermostats, I took it to a friend who was a mechanic and we finally were able to get things taken apart...
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    Flywheel direction of rotation.

    Folks,<br /><br />Sorry for such a simple question (motor 1982 J140), what is the direction of rotation of the flywheel (my assumption is clockwise). I have the shop manual and haven't found it in there yet.<br /><br />Any help is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Safe boating to all.<br /><br...
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    What happened to this head?

    Folks,<br /><br />J140TXCn (J140 1982)<br /><br />I pulled the heads and I found this (see picture), it looks like the inside of the head is pitted pretty bad, this is only on one cyl. The other cyl. on the same side is very black (starboard). The inside of the port heads look fine. Also...
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    J140TXCN Original Color

    Folks,<br /><br />After rebuilding hull and examining various components of the motor, I have come to the conclusion I need to tear it down and re-build.<br /><br />There are multiple layers of white paint on the motor, when I removed the exhaust covers I could see a green paint, also this same...
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    J140 82' Blocked Water Passage

    Folks,<br /><br />Still getting motor ready (j140 82'), I had a heating problem and thought I would inspect water jacket, thermostats, etc. The person I bought the boat from said they had replaced the head gaskets.<br /><br />When I pulled the cyl head covers there was a lot of salt build up...
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    J140 1982, What are these parts

    Folks,<br /><br />I can't seem to figure out what these are in the top of the Cyl.<br /><br />It is not clear in my clymer, I think they are the temp sensors. Below are the pictures (My first time with pics, so I hope this works).<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Any...
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    Actual horsepower 82 J140

    Folks,<br /><br />Now I am curious, I have an 82' Johnson 140. The threads I have read and researched have suggested that the HP rating on this motor is at the crank? not at the prop? Is this the truth.<br /><br />I guess the motor is actually 130hp at the prop, is this basically correct.<br...
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    Made my own filler

    Folks,<br /><br />Have been working on my rebuild for some time. I discovered a very effective filler. Since I had to do a lot of grinding, I produced a huge amount of a fine powder, which was a combination of fiberglass, gelcoat, wood and whatever else was being ground off.<br /><br />I had a...
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    ID Loop Charged Vs. Crossflow J140TXCN

    Folks,<br /><br />I am trying to determine if I have a Loop Charged or Crossflow V4, Model # J140TXCNB(D).<br /><br />Known to be a Johnson 140, 82'. How do I determine if this is a cross flow or Loop Charged motor. I couldn't seem to tell (or haven't found it yet) in my Clymer manual.<br...
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