1996 johnson 225hp shutting down

Lio_miami

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Hi guys i got a johnson 1996 225hp ocean runner that is driving me crazy engine idles nice and all day but when i put it on gear and try to give it power it shutts down,, and after that it cranks right up,, after a couple of trys it will run good and plane the boat no problem after i idle and try to run again..these are the things that has been done to it, rebuilt carbs compression is from 97 to 105 timing is as it should, new fuel lines and water separator filter and inline filter.. I am out of ideas if you guys can help thanks in advance....
 

boobie

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Re: 1996 johnson 225hp shutting down

Check your timer base to make sure it is advancing when you give it throttle.
 

daselbee

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Re: 1996 johnson 225hp shutting down

Clogged carbs. (I know I read it). Still, clogged carbs.

Press key in just as you throttle up. Enrichen the fuel/air mix to see if it still bogs.
 
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