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for a couple of weeks it would just click...so i would tap the starter a couple of times and it would engage and crank the engine. it would run great after that.
then the boat would sit for a week, and again...try to start...click click click.
tapped the starter a couple of times and vroooom...
just got this boat for a good deal. boat is in great shape....motor, not so much...
its a 1981 Johnson 90hp V4
sounds good on the hose. idles perfect in the water. starts right up.
pushes the boat MAYBE 5 mph. no power at all.
did a compression check. i am assuming my gauge is accurate and i...
update at bottom!
hey all, i FINALLY got this thing running well after a rebuild on the carbs and adjusting the throttle linkage.
so after that....i took the boat out to test it out.
it wont go past 10/20 mph. it has no power.
what are some things to look at that could cause this...?
i know...
1994 sportjet force 90 hp engine....
so a few weeks ago, i couldnt get the engine to fire. after checking compression...spark, etc etc it came down to the carbs.
so i got some rebuilt carbs and threw them on.
i put the boat in the water today to test them out. the engine fires and then idles...
i have a few questions, looking for some basic tips, things to look for...
as this is a new boat to me...
its a 94 sea rayder w/ force 90 hp 3 cylinder outboat.
when i got it, the engine would fire right up on first or second crank.
then after a few times of doing that. no more fire.
it cranks...
