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    Building a testing tank.

    Folks,<br /><br />I am getting ready to put my rebuild together (mechanical components, tank, engine, fittings, etc.)<br /><br />After reading comments on this forum and details in my Clymer manual, certain adjustments (like timing) need to be done under power. I would like to build a test tank...
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    Weight Johnson 140 82 #J140TXCNB

    Folks,<br /><br />Can someone tell me a good site to find specifications for this engine (have Clymer Manual).<br /><br />I am specifically looking for the weight.<br /><br />Any help is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Safe boating to all.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />emp.
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    Water tube at the head

    Folks,<br /><br />I have an 82 Johnson 140 Model # J140TXCNB(D) can't make out the last letter.<br /><br />I have a Clymer Shop manual.<br /><br />The motor has been sitting for some time during my rebuild, I can see in the manual where the water tube connects at the impeller. I haven't taken...
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    Mounting Internal 36 gal Plastic Tank

    Folks,<br /><br />I am mounting a 16" x 69 3/4" x 9 3/4", 36 gal. Plastic tank in my rebuild (18' Mitchel), I have plenty of room between the center stringers. I understand one of the bigest problems with these tanks is abrasion. Several of my boating buddies recommended using an old inner...
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    What exactly is a power pack?

    Folks,<br /><br />OK, I read the Clymer shop manual for my 82 Johnson 140 (or am still reading). I am trying to ID all of the pieces parts for my edification (I know a big word, had my Wheaties this morning).<br /><br />I see how to test the power pack, how it's connected, how to trouble shoot...
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    Hit in head with anchor

    I had to tell this story (relayed to me by my friend).<br /><br />My friend, lets call him Jon (hey that's his real name) was out fishing with his wife (who is a traige nurse) in his 14ft aluminum with a 25hp Merc. in the flats off of Tarpon Springs Fl. they had been sitting so he dropped the...
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    Gelcoat repair

    Folks,<br /><br />If I need to repair Gelcoat (I have several areas that had holes in the hull that have been repaired from the inside with epoxy glass and resin), do I need something special for adhearing to the epoxy, all of the getcoat repair kits I have seen are polyester, and I thought...
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    How thick? Glass?

    Folks,<br /><br />Does anyone know how thick a piece of glass (epoxy resin) needs to be to equal the strength of a 3/4 in. piece of plywood?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />Safe boating to all.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />emp.
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    BUI, Negligent Operation

    I noticed in a couple of threads there are issues of BUI and etiquette (Negligent Operation). Each year I read the federal guidlines as well as the state for each state I plan on operating a boat, I stop by the ranger office at each lake I choose to run in (for rules and regs for that lake) and...
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    Deck hatches

    Folks,<br /><br />I getting close to finish my project (18' rebuild), I have created two separate compartments for batteries and a larger compartment for storage.<br /><br />My question is: I would like to install removeable hatches over each and would like them to be water tight, the space I...
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    Painting the Hull

    Folks,<br /><br />I have be rebuilding an 18ft Mitchell (Sarasota Florida builder), fiberglass hull.<br /><br />I am down to the final stages and want to paint the hull, I have had to make a few JellCoat repairs and repaired a couple of hull cracks (inside and out). I would like to sand the...
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    Shop Manual Johnson 140

    Folks,<br /><br />My question is: What is the best shop manual for a 82' Johnson 140 with Tilt&Trim, extended shaft Model (B) or (D) can't make out the last digit on the number.<br /><br />Explination:<br />I started with "I'll just replace the deck", over two years later, new stringers, deck...
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    Cutout for transom, Help!

    I have been rebuilding my boat, started with soft deck, wound up "gutting" the boat down to the hull. The boat is an 18' Mitchell.<br /><br />Have replaced all components, stringers, cross members, transom, working on the deck now.<br /><br />My question is, when I replaced the transom I did...
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    Mounting Tempo Platic Tank, HELP!

    I am trying to mount an inboard tank, (tempo 36t, 36 gal, 16" x 9.5" x 69.75"), The instructions say to allow for 3% expansion. To me this means that the tank will expand about 2.5" in length, 1/4" in height and about 1/2" in width. <br /><br />How can this be?? It is a square tank and I don't...
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    Soft Deck, 1 year 4 mo later

    Folks,<br /><br />Saw some posts on replacing fibreglass and foam, here is a short long story.<br /><br />Deck was soft, replace deck.<br />Pull deck find, previous owner put 1/2 deck over first deck.<br />Pull Second deck, consoles (side console)<br />Find, bad cross members<br />Pull cross...
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    Need More Detail on Motor ID

    Folks,<br /><br />Posted this message on boaters forum, thought it would be more appropriate here.<br /><br />Have gotten one reply on model year (82)<br /><br />Any ideas on the rest of the info?<br /><br />Is there a big difference between B and D (other than the letters in the alphabet :) <br...
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    Need Motor ID

    Folks,<br /><br />I am trying to ID the motor on my boat, purchased used, was told was an OMC/Johnson 140.<br /><br />I located two numbers on a plate on the shaft, could find no other markings, they are:<br />Model # J140TXCNB(D) <- could not make out last digit completely<br />Serial #...
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