throttle and idle problems

[ed moore]

grandfather's pontoon boat; has been sitting for over 2years. took it out for the first time,didn't go well. Ran halfway for a little while[wouldn't get over 3,000 rpm. Then we cleaned carbs and put it back together with a new primer bulb dropped it back in the lake and wouldn't idle and wouldn't take acceleration.Please help, don't know what else to do.also changed the plugs.

 

[Cofe]

Re: throttle and idle problems

What year and what size of motor do you have there?

Did you soak the carbs in carborator cleaner? Install new kits? More info needed in order to help you out. Welcome to IBoats!

 

[ed moore]

Re: throttle and idle problems

it's a 1998 johnson 90hp sprayed with carb cleaner but didn't soak them.I know alot about cars but not boats.

 

[DJ]

Re: throttle and idle problems

Carb's have to come COMPLETELY apart, soaked and blown out with air. Plus, new kits installed.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: throttle and idle problems

Carb's have to come COMPLETELY apart, soaked and blown out with air. Plus, new kits installed.

+1 on this one. Cleanliness is not only next to Godliness but it keeps your motor running !!!