revolregita
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- May 7, 2002
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We have a 1981 35 hp Johnson SeaHorse w/electric start.... long shaft,<br />Problem: Starts perfectly, idles perfectly... but when you begin throttle up it misses intermittantly,<br /> it doesn't reach maximum RPM's, and the boat doesn't plane out. <br />Laura's description of the 'throttle-up-miss' sequence: "The motor runs smoothly in idle/low throttle<br />as we glide out into the bayou... then when Max opens the throttle it begins to start a sequence of<br />revving up and letting off...with a *grabbing* or seizure action and *clunk* at each let-off. And as Max says<br />it never reaches maximum RPM's or plane out." <br />We've taken the compression on both cylinders, both are good....<br />Replaced the spark plugs with new Champion plugs...<br />Replaced the tank hose, cleaned tanks(it has metal tanks), refilled with new gas...<br />Installed a rebuilt carbuerator which was pre-adjusted, (not sure if it is adjusted properly though)<br />The problem has been consistent despite all the above improvements/adjustments.<br />We would really appreciate any suggestions that would get us back to enjoying all the boating<br />and fishing we've been missing....<br /> tyia Laura (typing) and Max (dictating)