99 Johnson 8HP

robmurf

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I just bought this used motor and used 3-4 times and it was running fine. The guy just replaced the fuel pump, plugs, water pump. It ran fine for awhile one day and then after about an hour of sitting I started it and it ran a little off beat. It continued to worsen all through the RPM's. It seems like a power loss that's off and on all through the throttle. I have checked just about everything. It will idle(but rough, off and on) and won't cut off on it's own. The carbs were rebuilt also before I bought it. Any suggestions?
 

HighTrim

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Re: 99 Johnson 8HP

Start off by checking the spark and compression and let us know what you find. If they check out, look into fuel delivery. Will spraying pre mix into the carb throat help?
 

robmurf

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Re: 99 Johnson 8HP

No. The spark is fine. haven't tested compression, but doesn't seem like that's it. I'm just stumped.
 

jcoscia

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Re: 99 Johnson 8HP

do you know if a 1999 long shaft 8 horse can be made into a short shaft. IT's johnson
 
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