Re: 48 hp Johnson
I have the same motor, it doesnt have points!!
you might need to do a lync and sync.
its a methodical resetting of the throttle position and the timing....
plus it might be a combo of a dirty carb AND the timing off!!
cleaning a carb might be a misnomer.
you really need to REBUILD the carbs sometimes...new gaskets, new needle and seat, new float, pull the core welch plugs and thoroughly clean all debris from all the passages and methodically ressaemble, setting all adjustments to the book!!
I had been told my an old mechanic that those 48-50 hps didnt idle well at all..especially out of water.....
but it shouldnt die...mine will run for ever on the muffs, but it doesnt sound smooth!!
"cleaning a carb" is a very slippery term used in all kinds of ways to mean different things.....
personally id start with a compression check to verify good compression in both cylinders. then Id do a spark check to know that both plugs have juice to them and that the juice is good and strong!!!,
THEN id do all the other stuff
good luck
bob