Hawkeye395
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I got a motor boat from my grandpa just before he passed. The motor on it is an old 65hp Johnson outboard motor (about 1973) I think. The boat was built in 1975. The problem that I am having is the when I get it started, the engine goes wide open right away. The throttle arm that runs that part of the engine seems to stick in that postion. I can slow down the engine by pushing it back by hand. There is also spring the is not hooked to anything on the butterflies on the carb. I am some mechincally inclined and can fix most things but this on escapes me. The motor sat on a shelf for about 15 years but sounds good. Oil has been changed and new fuel in it.
Any info would be great
Can send pics about what I am talking about
Any info would be great
Can send pics about what I am talking about