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Engine -1998 johnson 130 hp v4 90 deg. looper
History - Rebuilt powerhead had a bad piston, 3 hours on engine at 1500 -2000 RPM with 32:1 oil mix, disconnected the VRO. Idles great at 1500 - 2000 rpm
Problem - Above 3000 rpm engine will surge and rpm's will surge, At WOT rpm's surge from 4500...
1996 v4 johnson 130 hp 90 degree pusing a 18.5 1996 Kenner deep V.
New engine to me. Compression is 140 at each cylinder. Had a lean idle spit/cough and would die if engine idled for extended period. Decarcarbonized and changed recirculation valves still had spit/cough but not as frequent...
broke the nipple that the gas hose coming from the filter attaches into the vro pump. the nipple snapped out of the vro housing cleanly, like it was previously sealed/glued into the housing. Can I reattach the nipple with some type of marine grade adhesive/sealant that will seal well enough for...
