79 johnson dies when going into gear

gibson

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my 79 johnson 85 hp powershift dies when going inot gear. just had a new stater installed and had linkage adjusted. works fine with hose hook-up but dies in the water. Seems to idle low. Any thoughts anyone?
 

JB

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Re: 79 johnson dies when going into gear

Try the Outboard Engine troubles Forum, Gibson.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 

knapp16

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Re: 79 johnson dies when going into gear

How about the fuel adjustment. Did you try that??<br />My 1975 85 HP did that, and I adjusted it until it idled and took off good.
 
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