Loss of power

ttowner50

Cadet
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Sep 2, 2004
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94 Johnson 120hp
My motor will loose about half of its power on occation. Sometimes when it is first started or maybe after it has run for a while. It will lose power while running and regain power after a while or maybe it will run bad all day, or maybe it will run good all day. There seems to be no pattern to it. But there is a big difference in the power when it is running bad. Repaced 2 power packs, replace plugs every year, replaced wire connectors, gas has no water in it, use gas stablizer, cleaned filters. Anyone have any other ideas? Would appreciate your help.
Thanks
 

Jayboid

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Re: Loss of power

When it is running poorly, can you temporally get more power by having someone squeeze the fuel primer or by engaging the choke?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Loss of power

when and what was the last service done on it?
 

Chris1956

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Re: Loss of power

TTowner, Does it have spark to both cylinder banks when it loses power? If not, the overheat sensor may be malfunctioning or the motor is overheating.
 
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