89 40hp Johnson Outboard..Power Loss!

Hattrx

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It started when I was actually planed out and the motor suddenly died. Now It starts and idles fine, but when I try to take off and plane out there is no power. I am thinking maybe a fuel filter or pump?
 

JB

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Re: 89 40hp Johnson Outboard..Power Loss!

Howdy, Hattrx.<br /><br />Sounds like you dropped a cylinder. See what happens if you disable each cylinder.<br /><br />Got hot, blue spark to each? Try squirting a bit of fuel mix into each carb while running under load. If it picks right up you have a fuel supply problem. <br /><br />Fuel supply trouble will usually affect both cylinders. Carb trouble will affect just one cylinder.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 

Hattrx

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Re: 89 40hp Johnson Outboard..Power Loss!

I will give that a try, Thanks!
 
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