98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

buckeye70

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98 Fitch has spark and fuel, I can get it to fire by moving the throttle a little.
As soon as it starts it dies. I checked the fuel pressure and it had 23-25 psi.
Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
 

Alvarez

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

Fuel pressure is good .When was the last time you started the engine?Could be bad fuel,water in fuel check water seperators.Could be that it needs to be de carbed.They have de carb spray at any boat center.
 

buckeye70

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

I cleaned the plugs and we have used the boat 3-4 times this year with no problems. WE went to an all idle lake and I was going across the lake and it was just like it ran out of gas. Started but wouldnt run more than 5 sec. Removed plugs and replaced with new ones hits but wont start
 

mezsat2

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

I cleaned the plugs and we have used the boat 3-4 times this year with no problems. WE went to an all idle lake and I was going across the lake and it was just like it ran out of gas. Started but wouldnt run more than 5 sec. Removed plugs and replaced with new ones hits but wont start

Sounds exactly like my 98 115 Johnny. It sat up all winter, but ran good the first three times out. Died and now it only runs 3-5 seconds and it seems to be getting fuel to me. Taking it in to the mechanic tomorrow. I'll update with what he says.
 

buckeye70

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

Alvarez,
Does the motor need to run to decarb ? Its really hard to get it going.
Thanks again
 

mezsat2

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

Mine's the powerpack. Not unusual for an 11 yr. old motor, I guess.
 

buckeye70

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

It was the Power pack. Price on replacement pretty salty/ Thanks to all for the help hope this helps someone in the future.
 

seahorse5

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Re: 98 Johnson 150 fitch not starting

It was the Power pack. Price on replacement pretty salty/ Thanks to all for the help hope this helps someone in the future.


There isn't a power pack on the '98 FICHT. Could it have been the ignition module or the ECU (engine computer)?
 
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