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    Strange noise on de-acceleration 1989 Evinrude 140hp

    Hey guys hoping you could help identify what is causing this noise that is happening on de-acceleration and if its normal or if i have an issue. Its most pronounced at higher RPM. I installed Boyesen performance reeds with the required altered idle jets but that is about it. as you can see from...
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    Difference between 1989 and 1992 throttle bodies on v4 looper

    Hi all, I have noticed that my current 1989 0432511 throttle plates have quite excessive play on the shaft this combined with a ton of movement in my linkage rod is given me a headache when trying to get the sync right. My question is, would using a set from a 1992 120hp 0434384 be ok. From what...
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    1989 Evinrude 140hp rough idle

    Hey guys i have done a lot of work to my outboard but she still seems to have a rough idle. Now im not sure what constitues as a "good idle" for these old girls so i have uploaded a video HERE. It feels like she is still missing and causes a slight unbalance and is also very smokey. I am...
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    1989 evinrude 140hp low compression

    Happy new year all! So i am back at it with my 1989 140hp Evinrude ( i believe it to be a big bore?). Long story short i have been chasing a misfire on this engine. I have rebuilt the carbs with new kits, made a new wiring loom, replaced all the spark plugs, checked for spark jumping the 7/16...
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    1989 evinrude 140 hp rythmic cough / sneeze.

    Hey all! So I am trying to sort out a rhythmic cough/ sneeze issue on my outboard. It seems to be every two to three seconds and causes a drop in revs and a shot of smoke. So from i have read its caused by a lean condition ?. The carbs are not adjustable and its doing it at idle and through the...
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    Engine loom lower cover grommet?

    Hey all! So i am trying to find a part number for the rubber grommet for the port side of the lower engine cowling on a 1989 140hp. I cant seem to find any mention of it except for what i think it is on this picture. any ideas ? some searching has come up with a part number 340213 but not sure...
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    quick start using a switch

    I have decided to purchase a overheat switch to replace my broken port side temp switch as hard to source one with the quick start that doesn't cost 300 bucks. Anyone see any issues with me running the white and black though a switch to ground to enable and disable? or should i just wire white...
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    evinrude 1989 140hp starting issues

    G'day all, After doing some searching around on this forum and seloc manual and on boatinfo i thought id pick some smart brains on here. I have spark and i have compression, and have cleaned out the carbys. I am trying to do the pick up timing and i am getting a little lost. Now the manual says...
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    1989 140hp Evinrude wont start or idle.

    G'day all, After doing some searching around on this forum and seloc manual and on boatinfo i thought id pick some smart brains on here. I have spark and i have compression, and have cleaned out the carbys. I am trying to do the pick up timing and i am getting a little lost. Now the manual says...
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