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Yesterday it was 95 degrees went out to start my 140 Looper on the lift. Hadn't ran it in about 2 weeks. I normally pump it up to replace the evaporated gas and set the fast idle. Wouldn't fire at all. Checked spark on two plugs. Seemed weak but don't know if the ground was good. Last time...
Original post Nov 2, 2012
Need Help Diagnosing Problems: Johnson 140 Looper
Sorry that no one even tried to help you. I had the same problem plus a surge while on plane. Two carbs were spitting back and leaving fuel in the air silencer. The forums on Marine Engine.com and others had some info...
I havev't found a website yet to verify my HP on a 1997 Mercruiser 4.3L engine SN OK170939. Cust service at Mercury Marine verified it should be 190 hp with a 4 bbl but it has a 2 bbl. Other forums say the 2 bbl is 190 and the 4bbl is 205 or210 hp. Iboats boat specs say a 1997 Sea Ray 185 as...
