I have an outboard Johnson 9.9HP motor runs and sounds fine, but is not responding well to the throttle shifter like it should. I have to make several attempts, back and forth, with throttle shifter to get it into high speed and may not be getting into top speed when shifter is all the way...
All I want to do is inspect/change my upper water tube grommet on my 1989 9.9 HP Johnson, J10ELCES motor, electric start with remote steering. My SELOC manual does not cover this repair. I am assuming that once I get the midsection/exhaust housing off I should be able to get to this part...
I took the boat out for a spin just to see if there was a possible chance that the carburetor would clean it self out. The engine started fine and was running smooth until I approached the speed zone and I gave it the throttle. When I did, the engine began to have loss of power and eventually...
When starting my Johnson 1989 15HP outboard, I can keep pumping the primer bulb & it does not become hard after about 3 or 4 pumps, & then fuel starts running out around the motor's lower cowling. This happens also when the engine is not running.
I assume it is a problem with the carburetor's...
