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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1981 Johnson 100 Idol Speeds Issues

Posted by Ahikiller on 06/05/09 - 10:35 AM

I am having issues with my motor in idol speeds and shifting from neutral into gear. it dies about 80% of the time, but once i get it in to gear and are at high speeds it runs like a champ. Any Ideas what i can do to fix this or what I should look at?

Thanks

Edited by Ahikiller on 06/05/09 - 10:35 AM

Posted by joninnj on 06/05/09 - 11:15 AM

Sound like fuel delivery issues. Could be dirty carbs, weak fuel pump, bad fuel line, or even bad fuel. I would check all connections and run a high concentration of seafoam through it and see what happens.

Posted by CES on 06/05/09 - 11:22 AM

Jon,

I agree with you. It certainly sounds like a gummed up carb/jets to me too.

Posted by Ahikiller on 06/16/09 - 4:33 PM

Thanks that helped a lot the motor is running like a champ, and seems to be getting better and better each use.