I had a no spark problem just after the motor was running great. Thought it was the powerpack so I bought a new Sierra and the motor fires right up and runs great but will not shut off with key. I have to pull three plugs to get it to stop. I've checked wiring by making sure when the key is...
I just replaced the timer base on my '89 Johnson 120 and in doing the timing the service manual states to loosen expansion link lock ring and adjust the knob until internal spring tension is relaxed. That is the last mention of that part and after doing the rest of the timing I can turn the...
I'm trying to chase down a problem with an intermittent miss and not sure if the fuel pump is to blame. I have a 1989 120 Johnson with the vro disconnected and I premix. At mid throttle and wot the motor is missing. I read some posts that recommended testing the pump by removing the outlet...
This is a new to me motor I got this Spring. The motor idles fair,sneezes some, runs fairly smooth up to 2200 rpm then breaks up over 2200 until it reaches about 3200 rpm then it smooths out, jumps up on plane and the rpms begin to climb to around 42-4500. The powerpack is new, carbs were...
