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    Fuse for Tilt / Trim

    I got ready on the night before the tournament for this weekend. I was up all night checking my equipment so that I wouldn't have problems the next morning. I get at the ramp, about to put the boat in the water, when the power tilt/trim will not work. I checked this the night before and...
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    What is a good speed for my Johnson 140?

    I have a 79 Johnson and wanted to know what kinda speed should I be looking at. I have had it open throttle on a full load on a 16 ft fiberglass, and it was at 45 mph (GPS). Is that normal on a full load? I am not sure what the prop is. I want to to say 12 , and I know it is aluminum. I...
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    Engine is full throttle when starting....HELP!!! 79 Johnson 140 HP

    HELP Ok, big problem today on the water. You know it is going to be a bad day on the water when you forget the boat key... So after I get the boat key....from my wife .....who brings it to me at the lake..... I get in and start it up. Well as soon as it turns over, it starts up and acts...
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    Torque wrench for prop?

    Do I need to use a torque wrench to put on a new prop for my 140 HP Johnson (1979)? Not sure if I need to torque it down or can I just use a regular wrench and tighten it up . I have heard different things and want to make sure I don't screw it up. It has one of those castle nuts on it...
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