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    3.0 L big enough?

    I've read good things about the 3.0 but is is strong enough to power 21' trophy? From what I've read it was used mostly in the smaller bowriders.
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    Head gasket replacement

    I have a '82 Johnson 200 and plan on changing head gaskets tomorrow. I ordered the manual but it hasn't came in the mail yet. Can anyone send me a link to this procedure just in case my manual doesn't come in today's mail. Mainly I need torque sequence and specs. Does torque sequence matter when...
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    V-6 CROSSFLOW T-STAT REPLACEMENT

    Does anyone have instructions on how to install the thermostat and all of the hardware? A link to a how to video would be great. Its a '82 200 hp.
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    How bad can it be? overheated J200

    I have an 82 200 HP Johnson that I just Got. Compression is good but it has obviously overheated. The little plastic thing on the left thermostat was melted. I'm getting a backfire through the exhaust as well. It got hot pretty fast too. How bad do you guys think this could be? Worse the head...
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    Minimum HP for my cuddy

    I have a 21' Dixie cuddy cabin. It came with a non functional 140 looper mounted on a bracket. I can pick up a 115 fairly cheap. Will this be enough HP for now? I don't wanna kill a good motor by over working it. I don't need to go fast.....I just need to go fishing!
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    93 Evinrude 155 commercial question

    I was reading that the commercial 155 was a low compression motor that runs on less then perfect fuel. Does this low compression translate to lower readings on a compression test? Is 75-80 all around satisfactory, or is this a tired old motor?
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    21' Dixie max motor size?

    I have an 87 Dixie walk around cuddy. It has a bad Johnson 140 on a factory bracket on it now. Since I'm going to be replacing the motor, what's the max HP that craft is rated for? No data plate on the boat and I can't find it on the web anywhere. Thanks
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    compression question

    I recently picked up an early 80's Evinrude 185. The first thing i did before even putting it on a boat was to see if it had good compression. All were good except for #1 and it was very confusing. It will only pump up to about 30 psi on the compression stroke and drops down to zero the rest of...
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    Stuck lower unit '87 140

    My lower unit is stuck and wont come off. All bolts are out and shift rod is disconnected. Its an 87 Evinrude 140. Does anyone have a secret to doing this . Prying and rocking did not work. Thanks
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    Evinrude 140 water intake screen

    I am going to do my water pump this weekend and need to replace the intake screens as well. I've been looking at old posts about changing the screens. It seems some outboards are easier then others when it comes to this job. My motor is E140XCUA. Is anyone familiar with doing this? Do the old...
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    water pump spline grease

    Im going to try my first water pump this weekend. Is the spline grease I see guys using in how to videos special grease or just white lithium??? Thanks
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    1987 Evinrude 140 won't shut off with key

    I picked up a new boat a few weeks ago and am addressing the issues one at a time. Today's issue is that it won't shut off when I turn the key off. But if I pull the lanyard it will shut off. I've read many similar posts, where even the pulling the lanyard doesn't work. Should I still be looking...
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    87 140 HP mid cover plate

    I'm not sure exactly what its called, but on my 1987 Evinrude 140 VRO motor there is a cover plate in the midsection of the motor. It is held on by 4 bolts and is about the size and shape of my hand. Mine is corroded and I want to replace or repair it before water gets in. But I'm not sure if...
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    Lighting questions

    I just got a 21 Dixie and want to install some lights for fishing at night. There are no really high spots on this type hull to put lights to shine down on the deck. Does anyone have any suggestions? I want them to shine from above and light up the deck and surrounding water as well. Also going...
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    Bracket mounted vs transom mount.

    I was wondering if there was a difference in the ride???
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    1989 Ocean pro 175 opinions

    I'm looking at a boat that has a 1989 Ocean pro 175 with vro and fuel injection. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with this motor and had an opinion good or bad???
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    1990 striper wa cuddy with 175 Johnson

    Does anyone know what the transom length is on the boat??
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    Is anyone familiar with Seaswirl?

    I talked to a guy who is selling what he says is a 1990 21' walk around cuddy (striper). He said there is a 175 Johnson on it. I couldnt find a 21' walk around with an outboard listed. Does anyone know what transom length these boats have? He has it at a storage yard kinda far from both our...
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    Motor swap

    I am thinking of buying a 19' cuddy with no motor and taking the 140 and controls from my 18' boat. Will the 1 foot difference be an issue? There was an OMC motor on the old boat, just wondering if the controls are alike?
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    cooling issue

    I have a 78 140 that I know little about besides that it checked out with my mechanic and the carbs were just rebuilt back in August. I never ran it after the carbs were rebuilt and was fogging it for winter storage. Then the warning horn went off after less then 5 minutes of running. I noticed...
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