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Forum: Repairs 10-06-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By usmma2013
Hey yall thanks for the advice and replies! As I...

Hey yall thanks for the advice and replies! As I understamd it..original vro system in 1984 1985 was anywhere from 150:1 at idle to 50:1 at wot. In 1987 when the vro2 pump came out, it ran more or...
Forum: Repairs 10-05-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By usmma2013
Hmm well..I prefer the (i think Reagan?) quote...

Hmm well..I prefer the (i think Reagan?) quote that says "trust, but verify".
I've replaced both fuel/vro pumps. These are the new 4-wire pumps with constant 50:1 w/Systemcheck no oil flow and low...
Forum: Repairs 09-17-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By usmma2013
Thank you for the plug recommendation! The motors...

Thank you for the plug recommendation! The motors have NGK plugs at the moment, I will replace with the Champions.

I'm definitely going to keep the VRO. 1988 was the VRO2 system which is very...
Forum: Repairs 09-16-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By usmma2013
1988 Johnson 140s VRO and plug advice

Hey guys,
I got a new to me Wellcraft (25 Coastal...) to add to the fleet and she's got twin '88 Johnson 140s. Motors have 600 original hours and run excellent.
However, engineer in me still...
Forum: Repairs 08-03-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By usmma2013
Thanks for the responses guys! I'll update once I...

Thanks for the responses guys! I'll update once I get some either used or make my own! Thanks for the PM Ozzie!
Forum: Repairs 07-31-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By usmma2013
'82 cuddy cushions

Hey ya'll,
Finally got my cuddy interior built up and finished the way I want, now just have to find cushions. Anyone know if they are available or if any other manufacturers or similar sized boats...
Forum: Repairs 04-11-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By usmma2013
Also, if anyone lives in VA and looking for...

Also, if anyone lives in VA and looking for freshwater...Lake Anna State Park is great. I stayed in one of their cabins, like 90$ a night you get 2 - 4 bedroom house right on the lake w/private...
Forum: Repairs 04-11-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By usmma2013
Well, got the boat on the lake and the motor...

Well, got the boat on the lake and the motor still runs like crap. :fight::head:
After much cursing and a beer or two in, I was checking the connections on the problem stbd cylinders and wouldn't...
Forum: Repairs 04-07-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By usmma2013
Thumbs up Well a little update for you guys, turns out the...

Well a little update for you guys, turns out the inner exh gasket was the incorrect one (for a flatback 115). Replaced that, and no more water in the cylinders. However, she still wouldn't plane out...
Forum: Repairs 03-27-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By usmma2013
PUlled the intake today, reeds were in great...

PUlled the intake today, reeds were in great shape. Pulled the exhaust covers and found a huge mess of water intrusion, see pictures. I guess I'm going to inspect the manifolds for cracks and go from...
Forum: Repairs 03-26-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By usmma2013
Well there is good spark on that side, I have yet...

Well there is good spark on that side, I have yet to get a real spark tester and make sure it's jumping within spec though so maybe its not strong enough.
But I figured even if there wasn't, there...
Forum: Repairs 03-26-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 460
Posted By usmma2013
evinrude 140 crossflow troubles (W/PICS)

Hey guys,
Evinrude 140 here, 1984 year. I went to start the motor for the 1st time this season. She fired up after several cranking and priming sets. Ran for a few minutes then pulled the plugs to...
Forum: Classifieds 04-19-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By usmma2013
I went and looked at this last spring when it was...

I went and looked at this last spring when it was for sale. I drove an hour an a half to find out that 'brand new' means a block that was at one time brand new and has since been sitting outside for...
Forum: General 04-13-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,463
Posted By usmma2013
Payment sent.

Payment sent.
Forum: Off Topic 03-25-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By usmma2013
i haven't been able to find any other v20...

i haven't been able to find any other v20 specific gear on the net..looks like it's exclusive :)
Forum: Off Topic 03-25-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By usmma2013
t-shirts?

Anyone know if the v20 tshirts/sweatshirts seen in the galleries are still available? I'd be interested in at least a shirt and sweatshirt. Reading back through the forums i think chesapeake724 was...
Forum: Repairs 10-05-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By usmma2013
Thanks for the help guys. I'm going home this...

Thanks for the help guys. I'm going home this weekend so I'll be able to work on the boat. I'm borrownin a friends timing light and i picked up a new moeller primer bulb too.
Forum: Repairs 10-01-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By usmma2013
I thought of somethiing else. The primer bulb...

I thought of somethiing else. The primer bulb pumps fuel into the engine you can hear it filling the carbs, but never gets hard. The carbs and fuel pump don't leak, but i think its possible the bulb...
Forum: Repairs 09-30-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By usmma2013
The newer model that I swapped parts from was an...

The newer model that I swapped parts from was an '83, sorry abou tthat.
Forum: Repairs 09-30-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By usmma2013
It doesn't have accelerator pumps however the set...

It doesn't have accelerator pumps however the set of carbs I used were off the '85 model which had the new style carbs with 4 bleed lines, one to each transfer port cover and the primer system...
Forum: Repairs 09-29-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By usmma2013
johnson 140 no power

Hey guys,
I have a johnson 140 that has an acceleration problem. It'll run great at idle, 600rpm in gear, but when you hit it it'll rev up to maybe 2k an thats it. Kinda sounds like its bogging....
Forum: Repairs 07-13-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By usmma2013
nymack right it was fine when i got it out on the...

nymack right it was fine when i got it out on the water. however, then I discovered another problem. The motor will idle great but when you give it throttle it doesn't rev up much at all, maybe...
Forum: Repairs 07-11-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By usmma2013
I cleaned the bleed holes, replaced water...

I cleaned the bleed holes, replaced water deflectors, cleaned water passages etc. The head gasket is brand new.

I ran the motor again today and the hot head ran much much cooler. I could hold my...
Forum: Repairs 07-10-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By usmma2013
the manual helps too! the deflectors are supposed...

the manual helps too! the deflectors are supposed to direct water all the way around the cylinders before exiting the block. I'll replace them tomorrow and report back
Forum: Repairs 07-10-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By usmma2013
well, they're present in that head! not much else...

well, they're present in that head! not much else to see i didn't take them out to inspect. I'll pull one out tomorrow. Is water supposed to flow around them at a reduced rate or are they supposed to...
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