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    79 Johnson throttle cable / linkage issue

    Gauge is correct. Motor runs great at full throttle. Just dies out until the throttle linkage catches.
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    79 Johnson throttle cable / linkage issue

    117 both cylinders.
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    79 Johnson throttle cable / linkage issue

    I don't want to pay 300$ just for that. I can fix things, I just need to understand what the actual issue is.
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    79 Johnson throttle cable / linkage issue

    It is but I've had it a few years. It wouldn't let me post a Post s pic. The problem is it doesn't get gas when I put it in gear until the throttle is 3/4 forward, don't almost died then once it catches it revs high. There's no in between and I can't troll or go slow
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    79 Johnson throttle cable / linkage issue

    55 hp 79 johnson original and new cable do the same thing i ajust it as tight as it can go and still fit in the holding slot, but the linkage doesnt advance until the control box throttle is 3/4 of the way forward. is there any way to make it catch instantly? Second, is this start position in...
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    johnson 55 dies after running full throttle

    But why does it idle fine at very first start? And nobody can show me how it where do adjust that
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    johnson 55 dies after running full throttle

    That's why I'm asking here. Mm only has a few boat mechanics on the entire state and maor are over 2 hours from me. The only one close to me charges 3x normal price
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    johnson 55 dies after running full throttle

    I haven't tested compression. Ive ran it at 5000 ft to 7000 ft here
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    johnson 55 dies after running full throttle

    I've used different tanks on both with the same result
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    johnson 55 dies after running full throttle

    It's the 79 2 cyl
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    johnson 55 dies after running full throttle

    ive searched dozens of forums and groups and not a single person can give me even the slightest answer. this motor will start very fast. it will stay running forever in neutral. even at low speeds it runs fine, UNTIL i drive it full throttle. once i drive it full throttle, and put it back in...
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