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    Sending unit pink wire

    Is there any way to test the pink wire from the sending unit without cutting it? I have a NEMA sending unit and dont want to have to cut and crimp again if I can avoid it. I just put in a new tank/sending unit and it is empty but reading below empty as if no signal. I tested the guage and it...
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    Fuel system grounding

    I just wanted to check with the guys here who have way more experience then I do before I did anything more. I am replacing my entire fuel system, filler, all hoses, tank, etc. The tank is aluminum and has an electrical sending unit. The filler is plastic. Am I correct in connecting the black...
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    Fuel fill

    I'm replacing my fuel fill but wasnt sure if I should seal it some how? There was nothing behind the old one but it seemed like a good idea to prevent water from getting into the hole in the hull.
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    Good cleaner

    I am looking for a soap or detergent that will really loosen tough dirt on my boat. Also what gets rid of rust spots?
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    Testing a sending unit

    Is there a way to test a sending unit BEFORE I install the tank? The tank is out and I am also going to remove the sending unit to replace the gasket, so now is a good time IF there is a way to do it.
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    Best bottom paint stripper

    I am on a budget so soda blasting isnt an option. So can someone reccomend a really good chemical stripper for taking of multiple layers of old and unknown bottom paint. It is thick and ugly and I am sure causing me to burn extra fuel.
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    140 looper sluggish at low rpm

    I have an 87 140 looper that doesn't seem to run right. I took it to the local shop and they did a compression test and gave it a look over. They said I had some water in the fuel and when they ran it on their external tank it ran just fine in the test tank. When I took it out on the river it...
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    Has anyone used a Yacht Club trailer ?

    I'm looking at an older (1988) Yacht club tandem trailer. I know its old and I plan to go over it really good, but how were they in general? A good trailer or something to avoid?
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    Prop questions

    I have a 21' Dixie cuddy Cabin with an 87 Johnson 140 looper on a bracket . Had it out first time yesterday and ran 4800 rpm wot using a 3 blade aluminum prop measuring 15x17. Was able to do 30 mph. Is this good??? Bigger issue seemed to.be how far down in the water the motor was going. It...
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    Water pump question 140 looper

    I just did a water pump on a 140 looper big gear case. Is it normal for water to come out of the holes at the rear of the lower unit? The two little pee holes that are where the shift rod is just under the fins.I have it running on muffs and getting water from the holes on the top of the lower...
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    87 Johnson 140

    I've been searching but can find the specs for my 87 140 25" shaft motor. I'm looking for the shift rod height. I didn't see that year motor in the top secret file posts. Can someone post a link to the chart for 1987? Thanks
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    Lower unit replace with v-6

    I asked this a couple of weeks ago but I didn't have all of the info I needed to get an answer. So now I have all the info. I have a 1987 140 looper with 25" shaft and the small gear case as described in the top secret files. It seems the clutch dog has gone bad and it's just a little pricey to...
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    Lower unit compatiblity question

    I've looked at the chart and read the threads but I'm still a bit confused. Will the LU fom a 1990. 225 work on my 1985 140? Both are looper motors. If I understand the things I've read it will work but I will need to change props?
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    BRACKET OUTBOARD QUESTIONS

    Today I took out my boat for the first time. It has an 87 Johnson 140 looper with an aluminum 13.5 X15 prop. MY boat is a 21 Dixie Bluefin with the motor mounted on a factory fiberglass bracket. With the motor trimmed all the way down the stern pushed so low that I had to tilt the motor up to...
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    GAS TANK GASKET

    I have been getting water in my gas tank and from what I have read on here, the most likely source is a leak at my sending unit on the top of the tank. I have everything all set to pump out ALL of the old gas/water. The only thing I am unsure of is what gasket material to use on an aluminum...
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    2 stroke oil and gear lube help

    I was wondering what oils/ lubes are best for my 87 looper. I've looked in the archives and see that new lubes come out every year almost. I've read about everything from Quicksilver to Yamilube to Exxon being the best. I just want to get good lubricants for my motor and not spend a fortune to...
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    MARINE FOAM

    Where can I get marine foam to put down before my floor?
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    Mercruiser 2.5L question

    Let me start by saying Happy New year to everyone out there. And thank you for all of the good advice over the last year. I'm looking at a really well kept 87 Renken Seamaster 2488. The older guy that had it took great care of it. My main issue is the small 2.5L with an Alpha 1 drive. It seems...
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    351w marine engine opinions

    I'm looking for some feedback on the late 70's marine 351w. Was this a decent motor? Was it a typically thirsty motor?
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    Fiberglass MirroCraft?

    Does anyone know if MirroCraft made 21' fiberglass walk around boats in 1980? Their model line up only shows aluminum and no bigger then 18'.
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