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    Johnson 90 2 stroke Need a Guru

    I ran it after fishing and when i got close to the boat ramp i circled around crossing my own boat wake quite a few times and had No issues . This is the first time in 8 straight trips it did not go into limp mode crossing a boat wake. Only work i have done prior to this trip was . Label and...
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    Johnson 90 2 stroke Need a Guru

    Hi All Went fishing today and at the end of my trip when i got close to the ramp i crossed my own boat wake 6 times at varying rpm and it did not go into limp mode the first time! Has went into limp mode at least the last 8 trips when i crossed another boats wake at 20 to 35mph. Only thing i...
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    Johnson 90 2 stroke Need a Guru

    Another motor would be cheaper lol I have been down that rabbit hole a few times before ! It cheaper just to slow down and idle through a boat wake like i have been doing. I just had to try it the other day since i was close to the ramp. Glad i freshwater fish now, never go fishing again if i...
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    Johnson 90 2 stroke Need a Guru

    I put my timing light in the boat when i took it to the river hoping i could recreate it and check that. It does act like it has lost two cylinders or no timing advance but after sitting with it off they should come back ? It does run perfect after trailering it back and forth. Without touching...
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    Johnson 90 2 stroke Need a Guru

    Hi Sorry for the long post Johnson J9OTLETS Boufht boat used awhile back I posted this on another forum and everyone has been Great! But i still cant find the issue. Only Happens when i hit a boat wake ! Large or tiny one. But instantly drops to 9 mph , it will throw you down into the boat if...
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    1987 mercury V6 150hp black max

    With motor off Start by removing the carb silencer cover push trottle wide open and look into each carb one at a time while squeezing the bulb and see if gas is running out of any of the carbs. Mine was on the verge of flooding all the time due to a leaking float needle , I had rebuilt carbs...
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    1987 mercury V6 150hp black max

    Hi I bought a hydro sports 1983 150 mercury black max. I replaced everything Stator , trigger, cdi boxes , fuel pump, everything, mine done the same thing, same exact symptons. You say if you squeeze primer bulb the motor floods . Does bulb stay tight ? Or does it get soft after a few minutes?
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