LuvMyBrownDog
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- Mar 23, 2013
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I recently bought a boat that has a 1988 Johnson 88hp V-4 on it. The guy that sold it to me told me that "some kids" screwed with the idle and so the idle knob needed adjusting. I don't think anyone screwed with the boat, but here's the problem. Pushing the stick/throttle all the way forward does not open the carb throats all of the way. I have checked this visually, and confirmed that is what is going on. The engine idles slowly and beautifully, shifts into gear smoothly, but doesn't open up all of the way at full throttle. I don't know how to adjust the carbs to allow them to open all the way at full throttle. I'm hoping this is a simple adjustment, please help. [I can post pictures somewhere if that will help diagnose the problem]