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			Nice V!  A few here are very knowledgeable about those Johnny Rude engines.
		 
				__________________ 1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20 | 
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			wish I could put a bigger motor than 140 horsepower but just don't have the money right now so I guess I better get it running.
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			what year model is your 140
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			You say you broke down.  I'm assuming that you mean the engine stopped working properly. Did it stop completely or did it just start running ragged? How old is the gas you're running in it? Did you try spraying starting fluid in it? If you did, what happened? Have you pulled any of the plugs? If so what do they look like? Sorry you had a bad experience. As said before, it happens to all of us sooner or later. Welcome to the site though. Looking forward to more pics and the eventual fix of your boat. 
				__________________ 1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. | 
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			Welcome to the site! These guys will get you motoring again in no time. 
				__________________ *************************************** Stay Safe! Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke. | 
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			NoT sure how old the gas is just bought it. That was my first thought.  Boat engine cranked right up. so I took it out for a sea trial ran great for 20 minutes at WOT then died like I turned it off! trolled in on a trolling motor came home and checked spark and plugs everything seemed OK I have not got any more into it than that. going to check compression And fuel like spare parts said I started this on another thread in repair section of the forms. this seems like a great resource for other v20 Hull owners thx | 
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			Sorry it took so long to aprove you!!  But I have some health issues that are taking up my time. Glad you made it and welcome to the site. these guys will have you going in no time!! 
				__________________ 1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!! | 
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			Make sure you check your gas filters too
		 
				__________________ 1987 V20 1996 Jonhson 150 OceanRunner | 
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			Yep, you can end up with a nice window in the side of your block when it ignites i nthe block and blows the case apart. You can use WD40 as it doesn't pop with enough force, but ether is just to violent for a 2 stroke.
		 
				__________________ 2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 | 
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