Stop and Go

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doodleinfl

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I have a 1983 Johnson 175hp.it takes forever to start and when it does it runs for a few seconds and dies.I can lift the idle bar and it will run but not smooth,when i am able to get it in gear it will put along but if i try to power down on it it will shut off.The guy i got it from told me the carbs were rebuilt,head shaved,new head gaskets,new water jacket gaskets.The motor sat about six months.Can anyone tell me what i need to do to fix it?
 
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Cricket Too

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Re: Stop and Go

Check to make sure you are getting spark to all cylinders. Sounds like you may have a couple of cylinders not firing.
 
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Re: Stop and Go

Hi, Doodle.<br /><br />First, get yourself a Repair Manual.<br /><br />When did the engine last run properly? Was that 6 months ago?<br /><br />Check for spark on all 6 cylinders. If you have good spark on all, clean and overhaul all carbs.<br /><br />Set carbs, ignition timing and link 'n' synch according to the manual.<br /><br />If that doesn't get her humming, come back and tell us what you have done and what the results were.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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doodleinfl

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Re: Stop and Go

Thanks Guys for the info. The motor seem to run ok on a water hose a couple of weeks ago. but i put it in the water today and had the problems listed. before i bought the moter about two weeks ago it had set about six months.All i have done is add gas and oil.
 
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doodleinfl

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Re: Stop and Go

Also want to tell you it smokes like a dog when i first get it started ,
 
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