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    2001 Yamaha 0x66 SX225TXRZ leaking fuel out top of vst (hpp) electrical ground

    I've change the high pressure pump 66k-13907 (PP147) because it went out. after taking my 240 bay scout out it was running like crap so I noticed the fuel leak out of the top of the vst from green terminal. I took the vst apart again and noticed the two number 18 (65L-14227) o-ring that came...
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    prop question

    I have a 14 7/8 X 21-M thats taken some punishment. on a 24ft center console Bay Scout with t-top, with a 2001 yamaha v225 saltwater series hpdi 0X66 (sx225txrz). I'm looking for the right 4 for blade aluminum prop. Can some one please assist me? I have my eye on a 14 x 20. Am I making the right...
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    1990 140hp johnson no spark under compression.

    What causes spark with plug out and no spark with plug in under compression or at very least a small spark every now in then?
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    1990 140 hp Johnson fires up and dies.

    I have a 1990 140 hp Johnson when I bump the key its starts and then dies right away. It fires right off but than that's it like its getting the initial squirt but nothing else. It started doing this last season but than started working fine. I ran all the gas out and let it sit in the garage...
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    how to adjust spark twell handle correctly on 1990 Johnson 140

    I would like advice on adjusting spark dwell adjustment handle. I'm assuming it's for idle but likely the timing of spark when going from dead stop to accelarate. Am I correct? And the way to tune it would be to goose the engine then readjust repeatedly unit its tuned? Also I'm confused about...
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    1990 Johnson 140 removing thermostats

    I took my thermostats out to make sure water was pumping fine. I wanted to test them so I put them in a pot and set the burner on high and then got a call about a yacht I'm trying to sale and ran off and forgot them on the stove. Needless to say their not thermostats anymore, lol. I read...
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    Ranger mount height. which bottom? 1990 johnson 140.

    Re: Ranger mount height. which bottom? 1990 johnson 140. Lol, should I? I got two of them with two twins that were on a 25' Whaler. Won't the turbo lift make it jump out the water quicker with all the weight I have at the stern? I thought it looked kinda cool. ; ) I have the mount the highest...
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    Ranger mount height. which bottom? 1990 johnson 140.

    Re: Ranger mount height. which bottom? 1990 johnson 140.
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    Ranger mount height. which bottom? 1990 johnson 140.

    Which bottom should I align the large calv to? From the rear it looks like this is the bottom but there is a small deeper bottom. Outboard is a 1990 johnson 140 on a 1982 Ranger 330v330V with turbo lift bolted to lower unit. Confusing.. you would think I would align to very bottom (deeper...
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    1990 Johnson 140 cool only on one side

    My 1990 johnson 140 is only getting cool on port side with thermostats out and on muffs. I do not have anything to check temp at the moment. When I touch the two starboard side cylinders it's hot enouugh to burn hand if left on but the the two port side are cool to the touch. Why is this?
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    water spray between lower unit and midsectiom

    Does it hurt to have a little spray coming out between lower unit and midsection as long as water is not getting into oil and gearcase?
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    1990 Johnson 140 exhaust question

    I have water coming out pee hole and propeller exhaust but none out of top exaust beside pee hole. I took thermostats out to see but still none coming out. Shouldn't water be splatterinng out top exhaust? My twin engine when running splatters at top exaust beside the pee hole.
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    1990 johnson 140 starts but won't stop or turn off

    Re: 1990 johnson 140 starts but won't stop or turn off
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    1990 johnson 140 starts but won't stop or turn off

    My 1990 Johnson 140 chokes and starts with key in the ignition but won't turn off. Can someone kindly explain the process and where the engine grounds itself out at so I can find the problem. I'm pretty sure it's not at the ignition. I have twins and I've had them both cranked up and they will...
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