I have a '74 Johnson 9.9 that I recently acquired. It works great at full speed, but surges sporatically at low speed or at idle, and eventually dies. If I rev it, it comes back. It seems as if one cylinder is dropping out.
I have done the following, and nothing has improved:
- Replaced...
I have a '90 8HP Evinrude outboard (don't have the model handy).
The recoil spring broke at the end of last season. I ordered a new one (for $78!), and installed it per the instructions in the SELOC book about three weeks ago.
I've run the engine a dozen or so times, and it worked great...
I recently purchaced a '73 model 110 9.8HP.
I had trouble starting it several times - suspected it was flooding. Spark is good on both cylinders. I removed the carb and disassembled it. It was spotless and all the seals were in great condition, but it seemed like the float valve was...
