desprite for help on outboard 70 hp johnson

lewis1

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having problem with motor not opening up once in the water. just put on new 13 pitch prop. carbs where rebuilt,new fuel pump, new plugs. still not opening up once at lake. they fuel primer bulb is going soft when opening up throtle. stay hard when trolling. and can anyone tell me what they mix ratio i should be using they guy i boat this from said 50to1. the motor is a 1985 70hp johnson elpto it is oil injected but it was removed.
 

fireman 757

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Re: desprite for help on outboard 70 hp johnson

Check your ignition coils/power packs. Probably breaking down under a load.
 

b.gagnon

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Re: desprite for help on outboard 70 hp johnson

Check the fuel lines in the boat. It sounds like you have a leak.. The bulb should always stay hard.
 

lewis1

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Re: desprite for help on outboard 70 hp johnson

coils and power packs are new.thanks for info though. fuel hose is one of they items i am changing right now. but i was also told that the jets maybe dirty and need cleaned and or replaced.<br />also would anyone know what they exact spark plug should be.
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: desprite for help on outboard 70 hp johnson

QL77JC4 Gap .030<br /><br />Rick
 
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