dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

[bryan williams]

got a johonson 150 1985 with muffs on she runs. when in the water it will kill when you put the idle arm down what can be wrong

 

[Capn Mike]

Re: dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

Honestly, I had trouble figuring out what you're saying and what your problems are. Suggest you take your motor to a good mechanic and have it repaired.

 

[steelespike]

Re: dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

First be sure to get a manual before any motor repairs.If you have a manual congratulations.You need to give your fuel system a good check from tank to carbs.Sounds to me like it is starving for gas.Un hook the supply line from fuelpump to<br />carb. and carefully check for flow when cranking.<br /> If strong The carb. or carbs may need a rebuild.<br /> If weak start with a pump rebuild If still weak<br /> start at tank check everything from tank to pump.<br />Vent,diptube,connections,connectors,hoses and filters.

 

[letsbarbq]

Re: dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

sorry to say this but I have no idea what you had just typed. I think you need to slow down and better describe your problem if you want help. After just reading your paragraph I just remember you saying...."i want to fix by end of summer ???????""<br /><br />dude. you need help.

 

[letsbarbq]

Re: dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

milwaukee A, didn't you just have summer fest. and you didnt have a boat to got the lakefront and watch the fireworks. dude, i would have taken that baot to to the shop and gotten it fixed before the 4th. good luck.

 

[DJ]

Re: dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

bryan,<br /><br />Your engine needs several things to run.<br /><br />1. Compression.<br />2. Spark. (at the right time)<br />3. Fuel.<br />4. Air.<br /><br />Do you have all four of these? One has to be missing.

 

[Gold Bear]

Re: dont mean to push just need help PLEASE

Bryan,<br /><br />When the engine is in the water there is more back-pressure on the exhaust (through the propeller). When the boat is on trailer there is less back-pressure. That difference in back pressure affects the idle of the engine. When your engine is in the water it will idle slower than it will on the trailer. You need to adjust the idle setting a little faster so it will not stall in the water. Preferrably, set the idle while the boat is afloat. (Don't drop that screw driver in the water!)<br /><br />Good Luck, Gold Bear