'69 55hp Johnson running issue?

rivarat

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Is intake silencer required to run wide open throttle on 69 55hp Johnson? engine completely rebuilt,carbs rebuilt. Intake silencer was not with this engine. When we put the boat in the water, not getting full throttle rpm with engine cover on.
Runs at higher rpm with cover off. Any thoughts?
 
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