Boat is a 93 Stratos with a 175 Johnson Faststrike. Trip to the lake 3 weeks ago had us walking the dog for 10-12 minutes (all the way to the other side of the lake) - then it just died. Will restart immediately with no problems, but you give it throttle and it dies. Idled all the way back. Took the boat out of the water - put it back in 2 hours later to test it again - did the exact same thing - ran great for 10-12 minutes then died. Did this a 3rd time with the exact same results. I just put an impeller in it and took it to the lake yesterday to test. Ran great for 15 minutes (again - bonehead took it all the way across the lake) and it died. Idled back for 2.5 hours...good stuff.
What's wrong with it???
My shadetree (non-outboard) engine experience tells me it's something electrical - potentially overheating - any guesses???
Thanks in advance.
What's wrong with it???
My shadetree (non-outboard) engine experience tells me it's something electrical - potentially overheating - any guesses???
Thanks in advance.