1977 140 Johnson weight amp reliability

[Trevor Chally]

" Just bought a boat & it

" Just bought a boat & it has a 77 140hp Johnson, & I'm wondering if someone can tell me the weight of the motor & also, how reliable are these motors & what, if any, are things I may have to look out for.

Thanks
Chally "

 

[sparky]

Piston rings were known to be

Piston rings were known to be a problem on high hour motors.Keep water out of the lower unit.

 

[willard]

I have a 1976 135 and it weig

I have a 1976 135 and it weighs in at 296 lbs
your 77 140 should be close to that.

 

[trevor chally]

" Thanks for the reply's.

" Thanks for the reply's.
It goes good at the moment, so I hope it stays going OK. "