1993 Johnson 48 spl low speed only

Camone

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Bought new on 17 foot Grumman runabout, always had a minor power loss problem, usually cut out once per trip but ran good 99 % of time. Usually pumping of fuel bulb would solve. This has been getting much worse for past few weeks. Recently towed a 16 foot disabled boat, since then motor will not power up. New spark plugs burn black after short run at max speed possible.<br />Will start fine and run at low speed ok. All new up to and including fuel pump.<br />Need a suggestion on checking fuel system further( going into carbs ) or possible overheating sensors as next step.
 
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DJ

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Re: 1993 Johnson 48 spl low speed only

camone,<br /><br />Do you have a built in fuel tank?
 

Camone

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Re: 1993 Johnson 48 spl low speed only

Built in tank disconnected some time ago, many problems and hard to access.<br />Thanks<br />New info per test run today, noticed new spark plugs getting black after half hour run.
 

Camone

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Re: 1993 Johnson 48 spl low speed only

Problem seems solved. Removed lower drain plug from high speed jet area of both carbs, used gumout cleaner spray a few times to fill and drain carb, also used on upper low speed area inlet. Ran a can of OMC tuner through system lightly reving engine, let soak in for a day.<br />Started fine got full power all day.<br />Also changed plugs after treatment.
 
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