johnson 6 H.P. throttle problem

[duckslayer09]

when i start to get up and go with my motor, it runs fine until i get up high in RPMs and then it just revs high but doesnt go nowhere so i have to let off the gas until the boat pushes forward again.. What could this be?

 

[samo_ott]

Re: johnson 6 H.P. throttle problem

Could be a spun prop. What engine is it?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: johnson 6 H.P. throttle problem

I agree. Try drawing a line across the hub and prop, or use the cotter pin as a center line. Run the motor in the water until you hear it "rev". Pull the motor and inspect the line. If it is no longer lined up, your hub is spun, and you need to get it re hubbed, which is much cheaper than getting it brand new. Although, depending on the condition and age of the prop, it may be in your best interest to replace it completely. That decision is yours.

 

[duckslayer09]

Re: johnson 6 H.P. throttle problem

its a 1979 Johnson 6 H.P. Seahorse..