1975 85hp johnson v4

sbassman

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This motor will not go above 2000 rpm at fast idle or in gear. I have replaced all fuel lines, pump,tank,fresh fuel again and rebuilt the carbs and changed spark plugs. Each plug gets good blue spark. Could this be a power pack issue. When I run the motor its kicking raw fuel/oil mixture out the exhaust ports.
 

gm280

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Re: 1975 85hp johnson v4

Are you absolutely certain that the neutral lockout arm is not engaged all the time? Because on my '76 Johnson it allows limited RPMs while in neutral and a little more but still limited RPMs while in reverse. It only clears the timing plate and throttle openings when in forward for a full timing and carb operation.
 

sbassman

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Re: 1975 85hp johnson v4

Everything looks good theyre too. I am wondering if a power pack is bad is it possible to still be getting blue spark on each plug
 
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