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    OMC Control interlock bypass?????

    Has anybody tried to remove whatever is inside the remote control that stops the throttle from moving while the fast start lever is raised. Its hard to tell looking at a parts diagrahm. I dont want to take the thing apart if its pretty much impossible to do. 83 model side control for a 140. I...
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    J140TLCTE Timing Settings ???

    What are the timing setting supposed to be on thi crossflow. The FSM says to use the sticker on the motor for these adjustments numbers but my sticker is GONE!!! Thanks.
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    J140tlcte Power Head Assembly I SCREWED UP!!

    I got this hEAD BACK TOBETHER AND NOW I DONT HAVE ANY COMPRESSION/VACUUM to drive THE FUEL PUMP. I have good compression on #4 cyl. I guess I got gel seal in the passageway. I'm not sure exactly what route this passage takes. Any body ever done this and can i fix it without breaking crankcase...
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    J140tlcte 83 Johnson Crossflow Lead Gas Additive?

    I know that the FSM and owners manual say to run leaded gas in this engine. Just wondering if that is a must do thing with the lead additive. Anyone got any experince with this.
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    83 crossflow v4 power head reassembly

    Getting ready to reassemble my J140tlcte. Broke the rings in #4 Cyl. I have all the F.S.Ms and parts books. It seems pretty straight forward but always like to get any advice i can from someone with experince with these motors. All the damage is repaired and I know the cause of the failure. Just...
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    Whats the Difference V4 Crossflow HEADS?

    I Have a 83 johnson j140tlcte. broke the rings in #4 cylinder and need a head. FSM/parts catalog list a different part number for the 140 versus the 90 and 115. can i use the head from a 115. found one of those on ebay. a new one for the 140 is in the 425$ range which is REDICULOUS!!! and does...
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    compression reeds or rings?

    83 johnsonv4 j140tlcte motor was running great at wide open throttle and bogged down and shut off in about ten seconds without reducing throttle. refired ounce and ran really rough. towed it home and checked compression. it was 120lb on 3 cylinders and 20 on the last one. wondering if this a...
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