1975 Johnson 40 hp

twostep

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After about 15 minutes of running at full throttle the engine cuts back to about 50%, alternates between 50% speed and full speed. Motor does not miss, just like it got throttled back.<br />Things that have been done:<br />Carb. kit, new hoses, fuel pump kit & new plugs.<br />Plugs have good fire but the bottom plug has a little more oil residue than the top. Also used about 2 gallons of gas while running for about 30 to 40 minutes.<br />Could it be the coils or points and condenser?
 
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Re: 1975 Johnson 40 hp

twostep,<br /><br />It sounds as if you are losing spark to one cylinder. I would suspect a coil.
 

twostep

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Re: 1975 Johnson 40 hp

Is it possible that it would be the points and condenser? Before I spend $35+ for a coil.<br />I tried to find a shop manual but nothing at the library. (I would like to fix it today, if someone could help)
 
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