Search results

  1. B

    Why is my timing advanced

    J70TLEIE 1991 johnson 70hp Motor runs good and is reliable now, but idle is still rough. when i checked the timing the screw is all the way in. A boat shop told me thats probably because the motor is "worn out and wouldnt idle." Thats my problem if i set it at the 4degree Atdc it wont idle...
  2. B

    How to Check Spark and timing affects

    I think i have a two part question Johnson 70hp 1991 J70TLEIE I have been checking my spark and everything i read is " bright blue thick spark" at 7/16 gap. Maybe im looking for a little more discription of good spark? Im seeing thick spark from one end of the tester, thinner spark coming...
  3. B

    Water in Fuel?? Bad vent?

    So the plug got left out on the trailer yesterday and needless to say we took on some water. The boat got on plane twice from the ramp(7min run time tops) then started sputtering and stalled. Found back compartment full of water which ment water above fuel tank. Ran bilge and emergency bilge...
Top