82 Johnson 50Hp run problems

warezz445

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Jul 12, 2005
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About three weeks ago I was out on my boat when my bottom bolts on the motor came off, sending my motor into the james river. I managed to get back to shore and get the boat home. after working on it for a long time it is running again. It will idle fine, but as soon as I put it in gear the motor shuts off when it is in water. in my yard it will remain running but misses alot. I have cleaned the carbs out and am waiting on a starter brush but anyone have any suggestions for what to do next?
 

fireman57

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Re: 82 Johnson 50Hp run problems

Try setting your idle on the water or in a full trash can of water. If you set the idle on muffs it will be too low to run in the water. If that doesn't help then post back.
 
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