stalling motor

ojb

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ive got a 60's model johnson 80 hp "super seahorse" engine.... ran fine last year, now after it starts and runs fine in neutral,, it dies when shifted into forwards and reverse.......any help ty beforehand
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: stalling motor

have you checked compression and spark, spark should jump 3/8 to 1/2 inch. if they are good when is the last time the carbs were cleaned and rebuilt?
 
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