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    Engine surges as approaching WOT???

    I have a 2004 40hp Johnson that I recently purchased. As I start to approach WOT the engine starts to surge, almost like it is not getting enough gas. I cleaned the cards today, and recently refitted them with a carb kit, have checked the fuel filter and fuel lines for blockages / leaks, checked...
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    Not Getting Full Power From Engine

    I have a 2004 40hp Johnson outboard model # J40RSRS that I purchased used about a month ago. After having to replace the flywheel (sheared key ripped the inside apart) I have gotten it to run pretty good. However, it has been difficult to get it to idle properly. When I received the motor, the...
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    Damaged Flywheel???

    Here's the thing, I have a 2004 40hp Johnson motor with about 10hrs on it. I bought it used, took it out to the lake, it ran ok for about 20mins, then it died. Brought it home, took the flywheel off (after replacing the plugs, cleaning the fuel filter, and refitting the carbs etc.), and the key...
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    Carb Flooding?

    Hi, I have a 2004 40hp Johnson which won't start b/c the carbs are flooding big time. I have tried adjusting the float / needle with no luck. The motor has been used less than 10hrs, do you think I should install new carb kits on this new of motor? Could it be something else that may be causing...
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    2004 40hp Johnson Will Not Start?

    I just purchased a 2004 40hp Johnson outboard (model # J4ORSRS) and took it out to the lake last weekend. It had only been used 10hrs, and had not been started since last year. After some difficulty I got it started, and used it on my inflatable for about 20 mins, then the motor started choking...
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