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    Default 1990 225 johnson erracitic power

    1990 johnson 225 ran fine 2 weeks ago put back in this weekend had no power rpms usally 5200 wot this time 3800 4000 . shut off fished awhile restarted ran perfect 5200 rpm backed down to cruising and in about 7 miles or so started same thing barley enough power to get up on plane. thanks for help. 22'3 grady-white tournement.

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    Default Re: 1990 225 johnson erracitic power

    Start with the basic's. Compression, ignition, fuel.

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    Default Re: 1990 225 johnson erracitic power

    started with fuel, disassemble carbs cleaned and blew out with compressed air and 6 carb kits new fuel filter x 2 runs great once again thanks!

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    Default Re: 1990 225 johnson erracitic power

    Youre killing that motor at 5200. And not getting full power.

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    Default Re: 1990 225 johnson erracitic power

    im glad you said that i just posted a new topic about rpm. thanks for your reply .

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