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10-22-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nocoolname37

couldn't care less if you stick a 400R on the end, but aren't those rated for 125?, i've seen them often on craigslist in our area but i never thought i could legally put my 135 on it. do they even have a coast guard h.p rating on them? totally agree though, timeless classics.

I think you're right about the HP rating but the temptation of a V6, or as I remember them, 'Black Max' would be too great.
Stuff the rating, stick with the 135.

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10-24-2016, 11:59 AM

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You may not be able to wet sand the metal flake grey. It is clear over real metal flake. If you wet sand it will expose the metal flakes. You might be able to sand and clear coat it. I used to own a 1977 CVX 18.

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Hmm... so what about just polishing? It had some pretty bad oxidation...

10-24-2016, 12:01 PM

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I think you're right about the HP rating but the temptation of a V6, or as I remember them, 'Black Max' would be too great.
Stuff the rating, stick with the 135.

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The transom seems pretty solid... a couple years ago they had a metal bracket fabricated up for some additional support.

10-24-2016, 12:03 PM

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Any suggestions on how to polish it up and get rid of the oxidation on the gel coat and all the chrome pieces?

10-24-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BUP

"I have one too..........................Mine has a 115 Evinrude. Kind of wished I had the I/O version..........................
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Like this one...
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._id=80515&url=
(Looks pretty smart and original)

Couple of silly questions for anyone smarter than I. Can you still buy parts for that 140 from a Merc dealer or are you limited now to shopping after market and second hand? When did the Alpha drive come out? Would it be near impossible searching drive parts?

Something else I've always wondered about has been asked above. Can you bring the clear over metal flake back to life after it has oxidized?

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