johnson 4hp slow running problem

[capitan]

Hi, i have an old twin cylinder johnson 4hp outboard with a points system, one of those that the prop is in gear as soon as you start it (has no neutral gear) It starts with the throttle at least half open but when you try and turn it to slow down below about half throttle it suddenly dies. I have completely changed the carb but acts exactly the same and the compression isn't too bad. If anyone has an idea of the cause i'd be glad to hear it?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: johnson 4hp slow running problem

read the TOP SECRET FILE top of this forum, carb adjustment. also check your spark, make sure both are firing.

 

[capitan]

Re: johnson 4hp slow running problem

Thanks but how do i get to the top secret file, i typed them in the search tab but no luck? I have a spark in both spark plugs but if i can get to read these files perhaps i will understand more?

 

[crxess]

Re: johnson 4hp slow running problem

It is one of the Files stickied at the top of this forum.

 

[capitan]

Re: johnson 4hp slow running problem

Hi, again, i'm looking at the top of the page but see no tab to get me to the top of the forum you mention and as for stickied??? Can someone copy and paste these top secret files please or tell me what to click on or type in to view them? Regards

 

[crxess]

Re: johnson 4hp slow running problem

http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24

2nd sticky post

 

[capitan]

Re: johnson 4hp slow running problem

Thank you very much, i'll read through the list.