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  1. Theoutdoorsman

    Misplaced the flywheel key.........now what?

    Can anyone help me in locating a replacement flywheel key for a 1979 Evinrude 140?....... P/N: 307480
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    1979 Evinrude 140 spark plug?

    My service manual suggests using Champion UL-77V permanent gap plugs. I recall being advised to, instead, install Champion QL77JC4 plugs gapped to .40. Would you guys agree? Why, if you don't mind my asking? Thanks................ALAN
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    Testing temperature switches?

    Can I effectively test my temp switches on my 1979 Evinrude 140 via an ohm meter? When I took the head covers off and removed them, they appeared to be in great shape. Thanks.........ALAN
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    '79 Evinrude 140 water pump kit installation?

    How difficult is it to drop the lower unit and exchange the water pump with a new kit? I've finished rebuilding the powerhead and need to get this done ASAP so I can begin my break in next week while on vacation. Any advice or helpful tips would be much appreciated. Thanks..................ALAN
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    1979 Evinrude 140 carb orifice plug adjustments?

    I was wondering if anyone could lead me in the right direction concerning the adjustment of the jets in my carbs. The service manual, to the best of my knowledge, doesn't elaborate on this. Do I simply screw the jets back in snug and go, or is there a proper means of adjusting them? If they are...
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    1979 Evinrude 140 Missing Thermostats?

    While servicing the powerhead, the service manual suggests replacing the thermostats. Upon removing the cover, and to my surprise.............no thermostats were installed!!! How likely is it, that this may have contributed to the failure of the powerhead? Until now, all I can say is, carbon...
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    1979 Evinrude 140 carb rebuild?

    Is it possible to remove the high and low speed orifice plugs without the need of the special tool mentioned in the OEM Service Manual (p/n 317002)? Also, is it mandatory that the core plugs be removed on the carbs or can one normally get by without removing them so long as the carbs get a...
  8. Theoutdoorsman

    Crank case flange preperation?

    Is it acceptable to clean and prepare the crank case flange with alcohol prior to applying the anerobic gasket maker? Or is the OMC Safety Solvent a MUST USE product? Thanks.................... ALAN 1979 Evinrude 140
  9. Theoutdoorsman

    Here's a really dumb question.............

    Does anyone else here ever feel like their part of a Bill Dance blooper video....... 8) ........... Will starter fluid kill these things? I'm out of wasp spray and really don't want to drive to town right now. But more so, I don't want to be eaten alive by these things either...
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    1979 Evinrude 140 hp powerhead rebuild questions?

    Sorry to double post this question guys, but my other thread appears to be stagnant. Does anyone know of a trick to installing the retaining rings in the pistons without the use of the Special Tools Cone and Driver? Any tips or tricks would be much appreciated. Thanks in...
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    Question on 1979 Evinrude 140........

    This may sound like a dumb question, but, should I hear a beep when the key switch is turned which would indicate the overheat warning alarm is functioning properly? Just curious, this motor has never done this, and I hear it alot when other boaters are starting their outboards. I just want to...
  12. Theoutdoorsman

    Question for Joe Reeves.

    Can you post a link to your "link and sync" directions. I've been trying to locate it but am having some trouble finding it using the search feature. Thanks a bunch..............ALAN
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    Questions about rebuilt powerheads.........

    Should a slight difference in horsepower be expected with a .030 over piston change on all four holes. Just curious as to weather or not I might need to consider a change in prop size after this rebuild is complete. My current prop was turning about 5600-5800 rpm's, prior to pulling the...
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    1979 Evinrude 140 rebuild..........almost ready !!!!!

    As of right now my block, crank, and head are sitting at Mar-Fab in Sparta, TN. All four holes have been bored to .030 over and the block has been cleaned. The journals have been pollished on the crank and the bottom bearing has been replaced with a new one. The other two are going to be...
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    Temperature and water pressure guage installation?

    Is it possible to add these instruments to my 1979 Evinrude 140 powerhead to assist in heading off any future problems. Just curious if there are any kits on the market that I can purchase or is it possible to "fabricate" something at home in order to shave a little cost and still be just as...
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    Updated OEM carb jet specifications?

    I'm about to rebuild the carbs for my 1979 Evinrude 140 and was wondering if anyone has heard of any updated OEM carb jetting specifications. The reason I ask is because I inquired, before deciding to do this overhaul work myself, about a powerhead whereas the mechanic spoke of updated OEM carb...
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    LAST MINUTE QUESTION !!! NEED SOME FEEDBACK FAST !!!

    I've asked this before but need more opinions from some folks long-in-the-tooth....... One hole bored (one oversized piston), or all holes bored the same diameter (all pistons the same size)? I've got my doubts on one hole. I'm not trying to be pushy, I just don't want to do this again next...
  18. Theoutdoorsman

    1979 Evinrude 140 is finally cracked open for repairs. Here's the lowdown !!

    So far as I can tell I'm looking at purchasing or paying for: 1: Reboring possibly 1 hole and honing the other 3 2: New thermostat kit 3: New head 4: New powerhead seal kit 5: (2) new pistons 6: All new rings 7: New impeller 8: Powerhead to exhaust housing gasket (not sure IF this is...
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    Cylinder head replacement............?

    Can I replace the head on my 79' Evinrude 140 HP with a head off a 77' Evinrude 85 HP? Just curious. I found one on ebay and the two appear identical. Thanks..................ALAN
  20. Theoutdoorsman

    Boring only one hole.........?

    The block on my '79 Evinrude 140 appears to have only one cylinder with damage severe enough to warrant boring. Although it's most cost effective to rebore this one cylinder, replace the piston with an oversize piston, and button it back up.........is this a practice you would recommend for long...
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