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    Need to ship outboard, What company will do this?

    Hi,<br />I may need to ship a 1977 140HP motor from Colorado to somewhere in the lower 48.<br />I got this motor last year and never got around to finishing the project boat that I have been working on and now my job has moved to Florida so I need to sell the boat and motor. I have it up on...
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    Compression on a 1977 140hp V4 johnson?

    I know you need to have equal compression across the cylinders but what SHOULD it be on this motor? Mine is <br />Cly 1 103-PSI<br />Cly 2 101-PSI<br />Cly 3 103-PSI<br />Cly 4 100-PSI<br />Even my math says this is a 3% variance and I keep hearing 10% is OK but any idea what it would have been...
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    Question on Gas Fume Detectors

    I just got a brand new MB1 gas fume detector from Xintex. Only the instructions are missing.. My question is on mounting the sensor is it better to mount above the tank or below.. Are the gas fumes heaver than air or lighter?<br />Thanks as always for you help<br />Dave
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    Dealers I need your help!

    Hi,<br />I need some spare parts for my 140hp 1977 Johnson outboard. I cannot go back to my dealer after he tried to charge me $251 for the water pump.. Not to fit it just for the pump!! Anyway we had words when I showed him a price list and I guess I shot myself in the foot.<br /><br />I need...
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    Swap Electric shift lower for manual shift?

    Swapping Electric shift lower for manual shift?<br /><br />Hi Again.. question for the experts..<br /><br />I have the lower for a 73 65hp (everything but the power head basically) and it is a manual shift. A chap I know is having problems with his electric shift lower from a 71 60hp. As it is...
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    Skeg and prop protectors. Any good?

    Has anyone ever used the skeg and prop protectors may be Mac River Runners and other?<br />It seems a cheep investment compared to the cost of a prop or any damage to a lower.<br />I have included a link to them if you haven’t seen them before? Even if you have not used one I would be...
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    Mystery outboard? Can you ID?

    Ok. First I would like that thank the guys at Frankie’s Marine.. I just got a great SST prop from then 2nd hand at a KILLER price on E-bay.<br /><br />Here is the mystery. My dealer says he could not find this motor listed. To be honest he needs a map and both hands to find is butt, thats why I...
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    Regular or Unleaded gas?

    Hi, I have a 1977-140hp Johnson and the book says leaded gas. Can I add a lead substitute? Is there any difference between 2 and 4 stroke lead additives?<br /><br />Thanks as always,<br /><br />Dave
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    Parting out '73 Johnson 65hp

    I now know I am never going to get around to the rebuild on this motor so its up for sale.. All or parts, Anything you want. I have 3 props 1 stainless. 1 new. 1 whipped. 2 Brand new in the box OMC pistons. 1 new in box OMC water pump kit.. All the electronics, a complete good lower (manual...
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    Help I dont know what this mortor is?

    Hi, Just got this motor and the seller said it was the commercial model. Anyway the model #is HE10RSD is has an OMC plate but it was made in Hong Kong!!! Any Clue on year etc? Thanks as always<br /><br />Dave
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    Johnson Commercial engines?

    I have just got a 10hp Johnson motor that I am told it a commercial verion. Can anyonmg tell me what the diffrence is between this and the regular versions?<br />Thanks as always,<br />Dave
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    Water in lower unit oil!! Can I fix this?

    I changed the lower unit oil on the motor I just got (the '77-140hp Johnson that I have posted a 1000 questions on) and it was milky!<br /><br />Can I fix this myself? I think it must be a seal that is failed or is leaking. I intend to pull the lower to replace the water pump, is it something I...
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    Control cables for a '77 Johnson/Evinrude

    Hi, First I must say thanks for all the help you guys (and maybe girls) have given me over the past 6 months!<br /><br />I am after some new control cables for my 140hp '77 Johnson to finished the refit of the boat. All the books seem to list "new style 79 and up"<br />Any idea where I can get...
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    Johnson/ evinrude Jet drive lowers?

    I have been offerd a "OMC JET DRIVE LOWER" for my '77-140. anyone know anything about these? It looks really cool!!<br /><br />Thanks, as always. Dave
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    Can you convert non-VRO to VRO?

    Can you convert a Non VRO engine to a VRO. If you changed over the carbs and VRO stuff would the engine be able to tell? Or have I had too much Christmas punch already?<br /><br />Dave
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    What plugs do I use in a '77 johnson 140hp?

    HELP!,<br />Hi, I need some help on what plugs to use on my 1977 140hp johnson. it has L77CJ4's in it but the book says use UL77V's I was also given some QUL77V???? What should I use and what the diffrence? I have no idea?<br />Thanks Dave
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    Still looking for a Tilt and Trim unit for '77 -140 Johnson

    If anyone has or knows of one please drop me a line at counter_sniper@hotmail.com<br /><br />Thanks<br />Dave
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    New prop question on the '77-140 johnson

    Hi, I need some help selecting a prop. I live at over 5000 feet so the motor is well below power compared sea level. It’s on a 16ft tri hull with a lot of gear in it. (Fishing platforms replace the original interior and open bow) I have NO CLUE on what prop size or type to use. 4 or 3 blade...
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    Help.. need Johnson controls for '77-140 with TT

    After a long drawn out ordeal I got the motor shipped that I paid for a month ago!! The problems is that is missing the controls!! It’s a ‘77 140 with tilt and trim. I have the solenoid box for the tilt and trim but that it! I need a rest (controls/ switch etc). Please can anyone out there help...
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    How much does this motor weight

    Any chance of of getting the weight on a 78 Johnson 140hp. I need to get shipped.<br /><br />Were these electric or manual shft?<br /><br />Thanks
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