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  1. John the landlubber

    Where do the big fat ones go???

    I am struggling a bit here with my wiring. I want to buy some large diameter cables to go from battery to starter, but do not know where exactly I need to terminate them. I obviously realise one goes on the + post, one on the - post of the battery, but I need to know where the other ends go so I...
  2. John the landlubber

    Can anyone help me with my 82-84 rude V4???

    Okay, I have finally started wiring up my boat, much to both my wifes and my neighbours pleasure after 4 years on the driveway. I have rebuilt the transom, fitted a motor, built a console, fitted the throttle and all the cables. Pictures will follow as soon as the wiring is complete. Thanks to...
  3. John the landlubber

    Can anyone help with my wiring 82-84RUDEV4

    I apologise in advance if I suddenly stop posting mid discussion. I tried all afternoon yesterday to post some topics and had problems with it. I am waiting for the administrator to let me know whats happening.
  4. John the landlubber

    Can I get some help with some wiring issues?

    I have a 140hp v4 rude from 1982-84
  5. John the landlubber

    If seacast is the easy way, I'd hate to try the hard way!!!

    I have just finished my second session trying to remove the ply from my transom. In total it has taken 9 hours with a chainsaw and gorilla bar and due to the length of the chainsaw I have been unable to completely remove all the old ply. There is about two inches left at the bottom in places and...
  6. John the landlubber

    Help with quick t connect helm fitting???

    I have built a center console and mounted my morse throttle control. I have just opened my teleflex steering kit and read the instructions and have reached the conclusion that if I fit the helm and bezel at 90 degrees to the floor the spent cable tube will foul the throttle mechanism inside the...
  7. John the landlubber

    Is this my Model or serial number????

    On my evinrude 140 V4 the model number starts with j140t and I believe the serial number is 804193. I know it is between 82&84 but I am trying to ascertain the exact model number. There is another number stamped on the casing "registered a/d number NEO 374". Is this relevant? I want to be able...
  8. John the landlubber

    1982-84 140hp V4 evinrude - How do I establish the correct part no for the

    tilt tube link arm mechanism. I need everything between the cable and the engine but there is no reference to any of it in the manual. I have seen two evinrude link arms advertised on e-bay but they have two different part numbers. Any help appreciated guys.
  9. John the landlubber

    How do i determine wheteher my 1982-84 140hp V4 rude is set up for...

    Tilt tube/splashwell/transom mount steering??? I know you probably think I am being blond but I am trying to organise the cables for the steering and have come to the conclusion I need to buy a part to connect the steering cable to the engine. I assume some sort of push rod or similar??? Do I...
  10. John the landlubber

    Can anyone tell me how to determine which length control cables I need?

    I have finished building my center console and am ready to fit the helm and throttle controls. What is the correct way to calculate length of steering and throttle cables please?
  11. John the landlubber

    Which way should I route my controls???

    I have a 5.2 metre dory which is similar to a dell quay dory. I have almost finished building a 2 man centre console out of marine ply and have started painting it. I have just collected the controls (which are morse) and ideally would like to fit them next. unfortunately the cables are far too...
  12. John the landlubber

    Seacast-what about the drain plug area???

    Unbelievably, due to favourable exchange rates and my lack of carpentry skills, I am considering trying seacast for my transom replacement in the UK. I am a little confused however, whether or not my metal drain plug and self bailing outlet pipe will have any effect on the results as they are...
  13. John the landlubber

    Trim tabs??? Boat weighs approximately 1000kg. How big and what type is best???

    As I am now committed to replacing the transom in my dory prior to fitting my 140hp V4 rude, it seems like the best time to install the trim tabs. What is best, Screwing them in or should they be glassed in to minimise risk of water ingress? What is the best method of sealing if screwed in? I am...
  14. John the landlubber

    Renew or Reinforce Transom???

    My transom is probably in need of renewal. My twin skinned dory has had a lot of water in the hull and is about to be fitted with a 140 hp Evinrude V4 from the late 70's/ early 80's. The maximum hp rating for the hull is 140HP. The boat is going to be used for inshore fishing in the North sea...
  15. John the landlubber

    Battery set up?

    I am part way through building my centre console which will house 2x12v batterys (above gunnell height) but am unsure if their is a way to wire them with a switch so I can use either battery or will I have to disconnect one and reconnect the other in the event of problems??? I have very little...
  16. John the landlubber

    Can anyone tell me how I would re-inforce my transom?

    I have just bought an outboard to go on my 5.2 metre dory. the hull is rated for 140 hp. I told myself I would be sensible and get something between 70-90 hp as the hull is quite old and the double skin has had plenty of water inside. I was gonna just use it for a few seasons with a smaller...
  17. John the landlubber

    Ngk buhxw-1 spark plug. I am told my evinrude should only be run on this plug???

    The engine is an evinrude 140hp v4 from the 80's, and this spark plug is the type without the curved metal bit that runs from the bottom of the thread to the centre conductor/thingy. Is this accurate information??? I can't give model or serial numbers for a couple of weeks as I haven't picked...
  18. John the landlubber

    Evinrude 140 hp v4 parts interchangeable with evinrude 90 hp parts?

    I have just agreed to buy an evinrude 140hp v4 (2-stroke) which comes with an evinrude 90 hp for donor parts. I am told many of the parts are interchangeable by the seller, but I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. Is this right??? The 140hp will require some bolts to attatch it to the...
  19. John the landlubber

    Where do I look for model/serial no 85hp johnson?

    I am considering buying an 85hp johnson motor which looks to me to be approximatelyh late 70's to 80's at an ededucated guess. I had a brief look at the motor intg the dark by torchlight and couldn't find a manufacturers plate. Any pointers would be appreciated. Many thanks!
  20. John the landlubber

    What year of manufacture is my Johnson 4hp

    I have just bought a johnson 4hp which I intend to use as an auxillary for my Dory. The model no is: J4BRHLCTA and the seial no is:B006094. Any info is appreciated, especialy any on impellor/telltale as it doesn't so much spout water as distribute it by a fine spray. Should I be worried. I will...
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